Pricing & Funding
Multiple ways to fund your data & AI training
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Your funding options
Funded Qualifications
Most Popular£0 to you
Level 3 to 5 qualifications in data analytics, data engineering, AI, and strategy. Fully funded through the Growth & Skills Levy your employer already pays into. We handle all the paperwork.
- 6 programmes from Level 3 to Level 5
- Worth £10,000 to £19,000 each; you pay nothing
- 6 hours per week alongside your job
- Qualification from the Department for Education
Professional Short Courses
New£995 to £1,195
5 to 6 week practitioner courses: Data & AI Essentials, AI Strategy for Leaders, and AI Automation with n8n. Priced to fit within most corporate L&D budgets. Each awards an iO-Sphere certificate of completion, a practitioner credential rather than a regulated qualification.
- Three courses: Data & AI Essentials, AI Strategy for Leaders, AI Automation with n8n
- Most employers cover via L&D budgets (£1 to 2K/person)
- Invoice available for employer payment
- iO-Sphere certificate of completion
Skills Bootcamps
FundedGovernment funded
Our data Skills Bootcamps are government funded for eligible learners. A shorter, focused programme for those new to data who want to build foundational skills quickly. Funded region by region; applications are open now in Greater London and Oxfordshire.
- Government funded (DWP / Greater London Authority by region)
- Eligibility: aged 19+, region-specific (e.g. Oxfordshire, Greater London)
- Covers SQL, Excel, Power BI, and business skills
- No cost to the learner if eligible
Applied Diplomas (HTQ)
No dates scheduled
Our 14-week full-time career-change programme leading to an NCFE Level 4 qualification. There are no cohorts scheduled at the moment.
- No cohorts currently scheduled
- NCFE Level 4 qualification
- Register your interest to hear when the next cohort is confirmed
Quick comparison
| Option | Cost to you | Duration | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funded Qualifications | £0 | 15 months + 3 months assessment | 6 hrs/week |
| Short Courses | £995 to £1,195 | 5 to 6 weeks | 4 to 6 hrs/week |
| Skills Bootcamp | £0 (if eligible) | 10 weeks | Full-time |
Funding questions
Which option is right for me?
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If you're employed and want to upskill, the funded qualifications are almost always the best choice: they're completely free. If you want a shorter, focused course, the professional short courses fit within most employer L&D budgets. If you're changing career entirely, a fully funded Skills Bootcamp offers intensive training if you're eligible.
Can my employer pay for my training?
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Yes, in several ways. For funded qualifications, the Growth & Skills Levy covers the full cost; your employer doesn't pay anything extra. For short courses, most employers will cover the £995-£1,195 fee through their L&D or personal development budget. We provide invoices and training agreements to make this easy.
What is the Growth & Skills Levy?
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The Growth & Skills Levy (formerly Apprenticeship Levy) is a UK government scheme. Employers with a payroll above £3 million pay 0.5% into a digital account, which can only be used for approved training. Smaller employers get 95 to 100% government funding depending on the apprentice's age (an apprentice aged 16 to 24 at the start is 100% funded under the 2026-27 rules). Either way, the training is free for the learner.
What if I can't afford a bootcamp upfront?
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Our Skills Bootcamps are fully funded for eligible learners, so there is nothing to pay. The deferred and instalment plans belonged to our Applied Diplomas, which have no cohorts scheduled right now.
Do I need to be employed to access funded training?
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For funded qualifications, yes: you need to be employed under PAYE in England. For the Skills Bootcamp, you can be employed or recently unemployed. For bootcamps and short courses, there's no employment requirement.
What if I'm self-employed?
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The Growth & Skills Levy doesn't apply to self-employed learners (it requires PAYE employment). However, professional short courses are open to everyone, including self-employed people. Skills Bootcamp eligibility may also apply; contact us to check your circumstances.
Can I pay after I get a job?
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Not at the moment. The pay-when-employed option belongs to our Applied Diplomas, which have no cohorts scheduled right now. If you're employed, a funded apprenticeship costs you nothing; if you're not, check whether a fully funded Skills Bootcamp runs in your area.
Not sure which funding option is right for you?
Get in touch and we'll walk you through your options.