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 and 4 qualifications in data analytics, AI and strategy. Government funded via the Growth & Skills Levy. We guide your employer through the setup.
- 4 programmes taking applications, at Levels 3 and 4
- Worth £10,000 to £18,000 each; you pay nothing
- 6 hours per week alongside your job
- Qualification from the Department for Education
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 Oxfordshire, and you can register interest for the next London cohort.
- 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 |
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| Funded Qualifications | £0 | 15 months + 3 months assessment | 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 cost you nothing. 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, you pay nothing. If you're under 25, the training is fully funded at any employer (a levy payer uses its levy funds while it has them). If you're 25 or over, an employer that doesn't pay the levy co-invests 5% and the government pays 95%; a levy payer uses its levy funds and pays 25% only if those funds run out. VAT is added to any employer share. Employers can also commission team training from us, built around their organisation's work, and we provide invoices and training agreements to make that 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 an annual pay bill over £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 a Skills Bootcamp, no: you need to be 19 or over, meet the bootcamp's area rule (Greater London or Oxfordshire) and be free to study full-time for the ten weeks.
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). You may still be eligible for a Skills Bootcamp, so 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.