TRAINPLUS LTD

What TRAINPLUS LTD does

TrainPlus Ltd is a UK-approved registered training provider, incorporated in 2009 (Company No. 6795744), operating from a single headquarters at 73a High Street, Wickford, Essex. With a headcount of approximately 8 employees, the company delivers government-funded apprenticeship programmes on behalf of the Education and Skills Funding Agency (UK Provider Reference Number 10026331) across five occupational verticals: Digital (Levels 3-4), Health and Social Care (Levels 2-5), Business and Management (Levels 3-4), Education and Training (Level 3), and Child Development and Well-being (Levels 2-5). Training is delivered through multiple modalities including traditional classroom, 1-to-1 lessons, remote training, and on-site employer learning.

The company's technology stack is built on third-party platforms rather than proprietary infrastructure: Smart Assessor serves as the core e-portfolio system for storing learner resources, exams, and tracking progress, while Century Tech provides AI-enabled adaptive learning functionality. The firm also operates as a TOTUM Apprentice Card provider and supports apprentices in applying for the Apprentice Oyster Photocard (30% off adult-rate Travelcards and Bus & Tram Pass season tickets). Reported outcome metrics include 91% of learners securing employment after training and 43% progressing to further or higher education while maintaining employment, with the firm claiming success rates exceeding the national average.

Revenue is generated through three streams: (1) ESFA-funded apprenticeship training, where employers contribute 5% for non-levy employers and apprentices aged 16-18 are fully government-funded; (2) Advanced Learner Loans assistance for individual learners, with loans ranging upward from £300; and (3) management consultancy services to charity, voluntary, private and public sector clients. The customer base is bifurcated between individual learners and UK employers across the South-East of England and London, with bespoke curriculum design positioned as the primary differentiator. TOTUM Apprentice Card pricing (£14.99 for one year, £24.99 for two or three years) represents the only publicly disclosed fee schedule.

Name

TRAINPLUS LTD

Legal name

TrainPlus Ltd

Website

https://trainplus.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TrainPlus Ltd is a UK-registered apprenticeship training provider, founded 2009, delivering ESFA-funded programmes across five sectors (Digital, Health & Social Care, Business, Education, Childcare) to employers and learners in South-East England and London from its Wickford, Essex headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training and Apprenticeship Services

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Support Services (611710)

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), Technical & Digital Skills Training (BPACANAB)

Keywords

• Apprenticeship training
• Vocational education
• Workforce skills
• Government-funded training
• Management consultancy

Headquarters

HQ city

Wickford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Apprenticeship Training Funding: Government-funded apprenticeship training delivered on behalf of the Education and Skills Funding Agency. Employers pay 5% contribution for non-levy employers, with government funding 95% of course costs for apprentices aged 19+. Apprentices aged 16-18 are fully funded by ESFA with additional incentive payments.
2. Advanced Learner Loans: Individuals can apply for Advanced Learner Loans to help with course costs at colleges and training providers in England. Loan eligibility does not depend on income and there are no credit checks.
3. Management Consultancy Services: Consultancy services provided to charity, voluntary, private and public sector organisations including organisational development, project management, training and facilitation, and audit preparation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

TRAINPLUS LTD is a UK ESFA-registered training provider delivering funded apprenticeship programmes across five sectors (Digital, Health and Social Care, Business and Management, Education and Training, Child Development and Well-being) at Levels 2-5, using Smart Assessor e-portfolio and Century Tech platforms. It supplements apprenticeships with management consultancy to charity, voluntary, public and private sector clients, plus learner support services including careers guidance, Advanced Learner Loans assistance, and SEND support.

Product overview

TrainPlus LTD is a UK-approved training provider delivering apprenticeship programs across five main sectors: Digital, Health and Social Care, Business and Management, Education and Training, and Child Development and Well-being. The company offers apprenticeship programs at Intermediate (Level 2), Advanced (Level 3), and Higher (Levels 4-5) levels. In addition to apprenticeship delivery, TrainPlus provides management consultancy services to various sectors, assists with Advanced Learner Loans, and offers comprehensive student support including careers advice, information/guidance services, and specialized support for learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The company also connects apprentices with benefits such as TOTUM Apprentice Cards and Apprentice Oyster Photocards for discounted travel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Digital Apprenticeships

Quantifiable outcome

• 91% of learners secured employment after training
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrainPlus is a UK approved, registered training provider delivering services on behalf of the Education and Skills Funding Agency. They offer apprenticeship programmes funded through ESFA, with government funding covering majority of training costs for eligible apprentices.
• Smart AssessorcoreTechnology or IntegrationE-portfolio system used by TrainPlus for storing learner resources, exams, handouts, and tracking progress. Learners access their work and resources through the Smart Assessor platform.
• TQUK (Training Qualifications UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccreditation body providing qualifications recognised across the UK training sector. TrainPlus holds accreditations through TQUK demonstrating quality training standards.
• PearsoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAwarding organisation providing BTEC qualifications delivered through TrainPlus apprenticeship programmes across various sectors.
• Department for EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment department overseeing education and skills policy. TrainPlus operates as an approved training provider under government apprenticeship frameworks.
• National Apprenticeship ServicecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGovernment service helping employers set up apprenticeship programmes and access funding through the Digital Apprenticeships Service.
• Institute for ApprenticeshipscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBody responsible for developing apprenticeship standards and occupational maps used in TrainPlus programmes.
• TOTUM (National Union of Students)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerStudent discount card programme for apprentices offered through TrainPlus. The card provides discounts on food, technology, health and fitness, finance, and fashion.
• Sector Skills CouncilscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry bodies that design apprenticeships in collaboration with business representatives, ensuring training is relevant to specific industry sectors.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HIT Training: Major UK apprenticeship provider focused on hospitality, retail, and active leisure sectors, with broader sector coverage. Comparable to TrainPlus as an ESFA-registered training provider delivering apprenticeships to employer customers, though with different sector emphasis.
• Remit Training: UK apprenticeship and commercial training provider serving hospitality, retail, and business sectors. Directly comparable to TrainPlus as an ESFA-registered apprenticeship training provider working with employer customers across multiple sectors.
• learndirect: UK-based training provider offering apprenticeships, vocational qualifications, and distance learning. Comparable to TrainPlus in apprenticeship delivery and ESFA-funded model, with broader national reach and online delivery infrastructure.
• Lifetime Training: One of the UK's largest apprenticeship training providers offering programmes across multiple sectors including health, digital, and business. Directly comparable to TrainPlus in business model, ESFA-registered status, and apprenticeship delivery focus, but at significantly greater scale and national footprint.
• Skills Training UK: UK-based apprenticeship and vocational training provider delivering funded programmes across business, digital, and care sectors. Closely comparable to TrainPlus in its ESFA-registered apprenticeship model and multi-sector employer engagement approach.

Emerging players

• Multiverse: Tech-focused UK apprenticeship platform delivering digital and data apprenticeships to enterprise customers. Comparable to TrainPlus on the Digital apprenticeship segment, but competing with a tech-enabled, platform-first model versus TrainPlus's traditional classroom/on-site delivery.

Others

• TQUK (Training Qualifications UK): UK awarding organisation providing regulated qualifications and accreditation to training providers including TrainPlus. Listed as an accreditation partner, it sits in TrainPlus's ecosystem rather than as a direct training competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Pearson: Global awarding organisation whose BTEC qualifications underpin much of TrainPlus's apprenticeship content. A direct strategic partner of TrainPlus and a broader incumbent in the qualifications ecosystem that also operates training-adjacent services.
• Babcock Training: Large UK training and skills provider operating across defence, nuclear, and critical skills sectors. Comparable to TrainPlus as a registered apprenticeship training provider but operates at far greater scale and as part of a broader industrial conglomerate.

Regional players

• London South East Colleges: Further education college group serving South-East England and London with vocational and apprenticeship programmes. Comparable to TrainPlus in apprenticeship delivery within the same geography but operates as a state-funded FE college rather than an independent provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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