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Who We Are
At ACL Essex, we believe that great businesses are built on great people.
As the largest provider of adult learning in Essex and part of Essex County Council, we work closely with organisations across the county to develop leadership, management, and business skills that drive sustainable growth.
Many of our professional apprenticeships are designed for people already in work, helping organisations upskill teams, unlock potential, and future-proof their workforce.
Whether you’re nurturing the next generation of managers or strengthening your current leadership team, we offer flexible, high-quality training that delivers real results. aclessex.com/employers
acl.businessdevelopment@essex.gov.uk
03330 139 502
Apprenticeships
Grow your organisation’s skills, strengthen leadership capability, and retain top talent with government supported apprenticeship training.
Work-Based Training
Flexible, accredited training programmes tailored to your needs — without requiring apprenticeship funding or levy payments.
Funding and Support
We simplify the funding process, helping you navigate available options, including accessing our Levy Transfer Service for fully funded training.
Apprenticeships
At ACL Essex, we deliver high-quality apprenticeships that support businesses in building stronger leadership teams and more resilient organisations.
Our apprenticeship programmes in Business Administration, Leadership, Coaching, and Operational Management are designed for current employees — developing emerging talent, strengthening leadership, and equipping your team for future challenges.
Flexible Learning
We offer a flexible delivery model combining classroom workshops and online learning, ideal for busy professionals. Our cohort model also encourages networking, collaboration, and shared learning across industries.
Investing in Your Future
Apprenticeships are not just for new hires. Upskilling your existing staff fosters innovation, strengthens loyalty, and builds a sustainable leadership pipeline.
Proud to be an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider.
Rated December 2023.
Our Programmes
Level 3 Business Administrator
Develop essential business administration skills that improve operational efficiency across sectors.
Level 3 Team Leader
Equip new or aspiring managers with leadership skills that boost team performance and productivity.
Level 5 Coaching Professional
Empower leaders with coaching techniques that enhance individual and team performance.
Level 5 Operations Manager
Prepare managers to deliver operational excellence aligned with organisational strategy. 3
Level 3 Business
Administrator
Duration
12 - 18 Months
Start Dates
Monthly
Study Modes
Online live teaching and classroom-based learning
Cost
£5,000 (levy-funded) / £500 (non-levyfunded with 95% government support)
Why Choose This Programme?
Business Administrators play a crucial role in driving organisational efficiency, coordinating projects, and enhancing communication. Apprentices develop skills that improve customer service, project delivery, and business operations, with over 60% remaining with their employer after completion.
Programme Highlights:
Communication and IT skills, record and document management, meeting and event organisation, project management principles, workplace legislation and compliance, customer relationship management and business fundamentals including finance and change management.
Level 3 Team Leader
Duration
12 - 18 Months
Start Dates
This apprenticeship is offered four times per year
Study Modes
Online live teaching and classroombased learning
Cost
£5,000 (levy-funded) / £500 (non-levyfunded with 95% government support)
Why Choose This Programme?
Ideal for new or emerging managers, this apprenticeship builds leadership capabilities that drive operational success. Apprentices learn to set SMART goals, manage performance, and lead teams effectively.
Programme Highlights
Leadership theories and styles, goal setting and performance management, coaching and mentoring techniques, conflict management and stakeholder engagement, time management and personal effectiveness and decision-making based on data insights
Level 5 Operations Manager
Duration
Typically 24 months
Start Dates
This apprenticeship is offered four times per year
Study Modes
Online live teaching and classroombased learning
Cost
£9,000 (levy-funded) / £500 (non-levyfunded with 95% government support)
Why Choose This Programme?
According to the CMI, effective leadership can boost productivity by up to 32%. Our programme equips managers to navigate change, drive strategic outcomes, and lead high-performing teams.
Programme Highlights
Strategic operational planning and KPI setting, project and risk management, budget and financial planning, leadership of diverse and high-performing teams, stakeholder and relationship management, problem-solving and critical decision-making
Programme Highlights:
Coaching models and frameworks, emotional intelligence in coaching, goal setting and action planning, ethics, confidentiality, and boundaries in coaching, techniques to boost individual and team performance
Level 5 Coaching Professional
Duration
14 Months
Start Dates
This apprenticeship is offered four times per year
Study Modes
Online live teaching and classroom-based learning
Cost
£5,000 (levy-funded) / £500 (non-levyfunded with 95% government support)
Why Choose This Programme?
Our programme enhances leadership impact by developing coaching skills that drive employee performance, engagement, and satisfaction.
“Coaching is unlocking a person’s potential to maximise their growth.” – Sir John Whitmore.
Work-Based Training
ACL Essex offers non-apprenticeship training programmes to enhance your team’s capabilities and boost business performance. While not funded through the Apprenticeship Levy, our team can help you identify alternative government funding opportunities to make training accessible.
Key Programmes
Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading
Build essential leadership skills to manage teams effectively and keep motivation high.
Level 2 Certificate in Lean Organisation Management Techniques
Equip team leaders and project managers with tools to improve business performance and operational efficiency.
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Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Business Improvement Techniques
Learn and apply business improvement techniques to drive productivity across sectors.
Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management (ILM)
Ideal for team leaders moving into higher management roles, especially during organisational change.
Level 3 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring
Enhance coaching and mentoring capabilities to support workplace development and team success.
Funding & Support
Funding Your Apprenticeship and Training Programmes
ACL Essex makes it easy to fund your workforce development with flexible options for both levy-paying and non-levy paying employers.
Apprenticeship Levy
For Employers with Payroll Over £3m:
• 0.5% of payroll allocated into an apprenticeship account.
• 100% funding available for eligible apprenticeship training.
Benefits
• Fully funded workforce training.
• Tailored training solutions to meet business goals.
Non-Levy Paying Employers
For Employers with Payroll Under £3m:
• 95% government-funded apprenticeship training.
• Only a 5% employer contribution required.
Levy Transfer Service
ACL Essex can connect non-levy paying employers with levy-paying businesses willing to transfer unused funds, covering 100% of training costs.
How We Can Help:
• Simplify the funding process.
• Maximise available support.
• Ensure training solutions are accessible and aligned with your organisation’s needs.