What Fareport Training does

Fareport Training is a UK vocational training provider headquartered in Fareham, Hampshire, delivering apprenticeships (Levels 2-7), government-funded Skills Bootcamps (typically 10 weeks / 60 hours, in Data Analysis, Project Management, Digital Marketing, Teaching Assistant and Marine Electrician), Higher Technical Qualifications, and bespoke commercial courses to employers and employed learners across at least nine English regions. The company was founded in 1981, transitioned to current ownership in 2014 (Natalie Cahill, CEO, and Marinos Paphitis, with backing from Theo Paphitis), and operates with an 11-50 employee headcount. Programmes are delivered remotely via video conferencing with small class sizes (~12 participants on the Data Analyst cohort) backed by an LMS, interactive materials, and online assessment tools.

Revenue is predominantly derived from government funding streams — Apprenticeship Levy for large employers and 95% government-funded arrangements for eligible SMEs, plus DWP and local authority-funded Skills Bootcamps with tiered employer co-contributions (10% for 1-250 employees, 30% for 250+). Bespoke commercial training and the newly launched SkillsLab sub-brand (Digital Marketing Essentials, commencing May 2026) introduce fee-for-service and paid course revenue outside the government-funded mix. The customer base spans enterprise (Selfridges, Ralph Lauren, Mid-Counties Co-Op, Phase Eight, Wiggle), public sector (Hampshire County Council, Hampshire Fire & Rescue, Health Education England), and SMB construction, retail, and care employers. Fareport holds Ofsted 'Good' status (re-confirmed February 2026, ranked in the top 25% of inspected English providers), is a CIPD approved centre for the HR apprenticeship, and reports completion rates of 93-95% on flagship Skills Bootcamps, with 92-97% of learners forecast to progress in role or grow their business.

Operationally the company combines a direct enterprise sales motion (engaging HR departments, training managers and business owners) with a self-serve online enrolment flow for individual learners, supported by partnerships with Job Centres, the National Careers Service, and county councils (Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex and others) for referral volume. Strategic partnerships with the CIPD and the Association for Project Management enable issuance of industry-recognised qualifications (CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma, APM Project Management Fundamentals Qualification). The Ofsted accreditation, regulatory eligibility, and 40-year brand history constitute the principal competitive moat against new entrants, while the SkillsLab launch signals the first monetised move beyond fully subsidised delivery.

Name

Fareport Training

Legal name

Fareport Training Organisation Limited

Website

https://fareport.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fareport Training is a UK vocational training provider delivering government-funded apprenticeships, Skills Bootcamps, HTQs, and commercial courses to employers and employed learners across multiple English regions, anchored by Ofsted 'Good' accreditation and CIPD approval.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training and Apprenticeship Services

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Training Delivery Providers (In-Person, Virtual, Train-the-Trainer) (BPACANAM), Career Coaching, Mentoring & Placement Support Services (EDAAAKAO)

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Apprenticeship programmes
• Skills bootcamps
• Workforce development training
• Professional qualifications training

Headquarters

HQ city

Fareham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Apprenticeships: Revenue is primarily derived from government funding through the Apprenticeship Levy (for large employers) and 95% government-funded arrangements for eligible SME employers. Levy-paying businesses can use their digital apprenticeship account to fund training. Non-levy paying employers benefit from government co-investment.
2. Skills Bootcamp Funding: Skills Bootcamps are funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and local authorities such as Hampshire County Council. Eligible learners (sole traders, freelancers, business owners without employees) receive fully funded training. Employers with 1-250 employees contribute 10% of course costs; employers with 250+ employees contribute 30%.
3. Commercial Training Courses: Bespoke commercial training courses are offered to businesses on a fee-for-service basis. These include core skills training, management and leadership training, specialist skills training, and teaching and assessment courses, delivered on-site, at training centres, or online.
4. SkillsLab Paid Courses: SkillsLab is a new series of practical, hands-on paid courses. The Digital Marketing Essentials course is a 5-week paid programme with live online training, 1:1 marketing support, and drop-in clinics, designed for individuals and businesses seeking practical digital marketing skills.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Fareport Training is a UK vocational training provider delivering government-funded Apprenticeships (Level 2 to Level 7), Skills Bootcamps, Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs), and bespoke Commercial Training courses across sectors such as Business & Professional Services, Health & Social Care, Leadership & Management, Digital, and Marketing. Programmes are funded primarily through the Apprenticeship Levy, DWP Skills Bootcamp funding, and local authority partnerships, and are delivered via remote online group teaching, on-site, or at training centres across England.

Product overview

Fareport Training is a UK training provider offering a portfolio of vocational education programmes: Skills Bootcamps (government-funded short intensive courses in Data Analysis, Digital Marketing, Project Management), Apprenticeships (paid work-based training from Level 2 to Level 7 across sectors including Business & Professional Services, Commercial & Supply Chain, Digital, Health & Social Care, Leadership & Management, Marketing, and People & Culture), Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs - career-focused technical credentials), and Commercial Training (expert-led bespoke courses in core workplace skills, management & leadership, and specialist sector skills). The company also launched SkillsLab in 2026 as a new paid course series. Key products include specific apprenticeships (Data Analyst Level 4, People Professional Level 5) and Skills Bootcamps (Hampshire Data Analyst, Hampshire Project Management, Digital Marketing Essentials). Fareport holds Ofsted 'Good' status and is an approved CIPD centre.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SkillsLab: A new series of practical, hands-on courses designed to help build real-world business skills leading to positive business outcomes. Includes Digital Marketing Essentials course.

Products and services

• Skills Bootcamps Government-funded intensive training programmes in Data Analysis, Digital Marketing, Project Management, Teaching Assistant, and Marine Electrician, funded by DWP and free for eligible learners across regions in England.
• Apprenticeships Paid work-based training programmes combining on-the-job learning with classroom study, from Level 2 to Level 7, across Business & Professional Services, Commercial & Supply Chain, Digital, Health & Social Care, Leadership & Management, Marketing, and People & Culture sectors.
• Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) Career-focused, employer-approved qualifications designed to equip learners with practical skills and industry knowledge for specific occupations.
• Commercial Training Expert-led professional training courses tailored to business needs covering core workplace skills, management and leadership, specialist skills (customer service, retail management, dementia care, infection control), and teaching and assessment (A1 Assessor TAQA Award Level 3). Delivered on-site, at training centres, or online.
• Data Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship 15-month apprenticeship (plus EPA) equipping learners to explore, collect, examine, clean, transform, and model data to uncover insights, with skills in data manipulation, visualisation, and analysis across retail, banking, media, logistics, and government.
• People Professional (HR) Level 5 Apprenticeship 21-month apprenticeship (plus EPA) aligned with CIPD standards, developing HR professionals who support workforce engagement, performance, and organisational effectiveness. Includes CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management.
• Hampshire Data Analyst Skills Bootcamp 10-week fully funded bootcamp (60 hours) teaching data analysis skills including Excel, Power BI, SQL, Python, data visualisation, and dashboard creation. 93% course completion rate with 97% of learners forecast to progress in job role or achieve business growth.
• Hampshire Project Management Skills Bootcamp 10-week fully funded bootcamp leading to APM Project Management Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), covering project initiation, planning, risk management, stakeholder engagement, scheduling, quality management, and Agile vs Waterfall methodologies. 95% course completion rate.
• SkillsLab: Digital Marketing Essentials 5-week paid course (4 hours once a week) designed to help learners plan and implement digital marketing strategies. Features live online training, 1:1 marketing support, drop-in clinics, and a 90-day digital marketing action plan.
• Apprenticeship Sector Programmes Sector-specific apprenticeship pathways including Business & Professional Services, Commercial & Supply Chain, Digital, Health & Social Care, Leadership & Management, Marketing, and People & Culture (L&D).

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% course completion rate for Data Analyst Skills Bootcamp with 97% of learners forecast to progress in their job role or achieve business growth
• +2 more outcomes

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Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hampshire County CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHampshire County Council is a key funding and delivery partner for Fareport's Skills Bootcamps in Hampshire. The council funds training for sole traders, freelancers, and businesses, contributing 90% of course costs for SMEs. Fareport delivers Data Analyst, Project Management, Digital Marketing, and other Skills Bootcamps under this partnership.
• Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe DWP funds Skills Bootcamps as part of the UK government's initiative to address skills shortages. Fareport receives government funding to deliver free or subsidised training to eligible learners and employers under this national programme.
• Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFareport is an approved CIPD centre and delivers HR apprenticeships aligned with CIPD standards. The People Professional Level 5 apprenticeship includes the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management qualification.
• Association for Project Management (APM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFareport's Project Management Skills Bootcamp includes preparation for the APM Project Management Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ). Learners receive this industry-recognised certification upon completing the bootcamp.
• National Careers ServiceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe National Careers Service refers individuals seeking career guidance and training opportunities to Fareport's apprenticeship and skills bootcamp programmes.
• Job CentreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJob Centres refer job seekers and employed individuals to Fareport's training programmes as part of employment support services.
• Surrey County CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSurrey County Council partners with Fareport to deliver Skills Bootcamps in Surrey, providing funding and support for local workforce development initiatives.
• West Sussex County CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWest Sussex County Council collaborates with Fareport to offer Skills Bootcamps in the West Sussex region, supporting local employers and individuals with funded training.
• ERIC AppminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorERIC App (Employment Related Integration Collaboration) is referenced as a referral channel for Skills Bootcamps across multiple regions, helping connect job seekers and career changers with training opportunities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Multiverse: Tech-led UK apprenticeship provider focused on digital and data apprenticeships with a proprietary platform and AI tooling. Comparable on the apprenticeship product and digital employer-skills training category, but differentiated by technology investment and capital base.
• Corndel: UK vocational training provider specialising in leadership, data, and project management apprenticeships. Overlaps directly with Fareport's Leadership & Management and Project Management Skills Bootcamp offerings.

Broad incumbents

• QA Ltd: One of the UK's largest training providers delivering apprenticeships, bootcamps, and commercial training across technology, digital, and business skills. Comparable because both compete for the same Apprenticeship Levy and Skills Bootcamp funding pools across employer segments.
• Kaplan UK: Large UK apprenticeship and professional training provider across finance, business, and digital. Comparable as both target employer-funded apprenticeship programmes and compete for the same Levy-paying accounts.

Direct peers

• Babington: UK apprenticeship and training provider with Ofsted-graded provision across multiple sectors. Comparable due to shared apprenticeship-led service offering, Ofsted framework, and reliance on Apprenticeship Levy funding.
• Remit Training: UK apprenticeship provider delivering programmes across multiple sectors to Levy-paying and SME employers. Comparable due to the same apprenticeship-product, funding-channel, and target-customer profile.
• Realise (Realise Training Limited): UK training provider delivering apprenticeships across health & social care, business, and digital. Comparable due to identical operating model (apprenticeships + commercial training, multi-sector, government-funded).
• Lifetime Training: Established apprenticeship provider operating across sectors including health, childcare, and business services. Comparable due to its apprenticeship-led model, Ofsted framework alignment, and shared employer/customer profile.
• Learning Curve Group: UK-based vocational training and apprenticeship provider operating across multiple sectors and government-funded programmes. Directly comparable as both deliver multi-sector apprenticeship and Skills Bootcamp provision funded via the same UK government streams.

Others

• Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accredited training centres: CMI accreditation ecosystem providers recognised for management and leadership vocational qualifications. Comparable as an enabling/adjacent ecosystem for Fareport's Leadership & Management apprenticeship programmes offering CMI-aligned certifications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/fareporttraining
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fareport-training
• Xx.com/Fareport

Compliance2 records

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Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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