Accelerate People

When the revised Data Technician V1.1 apprenticeship standard was published in August 2025, much of the conversation focused on the headline changes.

We are proud to announce that Accelerate People has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification.

On 1 July, we attended the FAB Apprenticeship Assessments Conference, which brought together assessment organisations, Skills England, Ofqual and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to discuss where apprenticeship reform stands and what's coming ne

AP Gateway is now Apex, a platform designed to bring clarity, control and confidence to every stage of the assessment journey.

There's a growing narrative around apprenticeship assessment reform that I don't think helps anyone. It treats reform as something to endure: disruption to absorb, timelines to survive, compliance to manage. Something you wait for, then react to, then bol

User experience is no longer defined by industry norms; it's defined by everyday digital life. People are used to digital interfaces that are intuitive, timely and purposeful, where information feels relevant, not overwhelming. Those expectations don't pa

For many apprentices, assessment is the most anxiety-inducing part of their programme. Months or even years of learning can feel as though their success rests on a single moment. One assessment window, one final judgement, one opportunity to prove compete

A wide range of Accelerate People's apprenticeship standards are currently moving through reform and review activity at different speeds. As an organisation actively involved in Trailblazer Groups and wider sector engagement, we continue to monitor progre

The Content Creator apprenticeship has been reformed as part of the wider national changes to apprenticeship assessment. A new assessment plan has now been published, marking an important shift in how apprentices on this standard will be assessed and supp

Accelerate People enjoyed a fantastic two days exhibiting at the Apprenticeships & Training Conference (ATC) 2026 at ACC Liverpool.