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Bud’s Customer Success Team
Having achieved a great deal in a very short space of time – we gained 28 new clients in the past year – we thought...
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New Models for Success in the training sector
The dynamics of the apprenticeship training sector are changing. Investors are paying attention to a set of factors that...
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Scale up essentials
7 steps successful training providers take to ensure sustainable growth.
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How to get RoATP ready
To give you some background, the register first came about in 2016 along with the apprenticeship reforms that took place...
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Vital features of a training management platform
Looking for a new training management platform but unsure which one to choose? As with many things in life, all systems ...
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ESFA Funding Changes 2021/22
A summary of the 2021/22 ESFA Funding Changes
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Artificial intelligence and the future of training
What did the industry experts have to say about the opportunities and challenges for training providers in terms of AI?
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Generation Alpha – technology obsessed
Generation Alpha are pioneering the use of technology and see technology as part of the furniture. The real challenge ...
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How digital enrolment makes a difference to training providers
We see digital enrolment as a key part of the overall experience for our clients. Enrolment provides an opportunity to ...
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Apprenticeship Case Study: Avado
The Challenge Avado, a professional learning academy, has adopted training management platform Bud to support it in impr...
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Apprenticeship Case Study: Skern Training & Skills
How STS adopted Bud to deliver high-quality apprenticeships on a national scale and overcome the challenges of deliver...
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Apprenticeship Case Study: How Apprentify provides a seamless learner experience
Why Bud's mobile first UX was key to engaging learners
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Apprenticeship Case Study: SCCU’s Digital Transformation
To achieve their ambitions for growth SCCU needed to replace the multiple learner management systems they were using.
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Apprenticeship Case Study: How Paragon Skills improved success rates
A "top 10" training provider improved their success rates by bringing everything into Bud's all-in-one apprenticeship sy...
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Calex switches to Bud, reducing reliance on multiple systems
Calex has consolidated their many training delivery systems into a single solution —Bud.
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Provek chooses Bud apprenticeship management platform
Provek chooses Bud apprenticeship management platform because “it’s so easy to use!
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UK Skills Academy chooses Bud Training Management
UK Skills Academy (UKSA) are a family of Cyber and FE experts.
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Announcement: Ricoh partners with Bud
Bud today announced a new partnership with Ricoh UK.
READ MOREHow to get RoATP ready
To give you some background, the register first came about in 2016 along with the apprenticeship reforms that took place...
READ MOREESFA Funding Changes 2021/22
A summary of the 2021/22 ESFA Funding Changes
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RoATP Refresh 2021
The RoATP refresh will affect all apprenticeship providers. Learn how to breeze your re-application process.
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2021 Changes to the Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP)
The Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP) is facing its third refresh in less than 4 years.
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What are traineeships?
In January 2021, employers began claiming the promised government incentive of £1,000 for a completed traineeship work ...
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What are T Levels?
There has been a lot of talk lately about T levels, the new technical based qualification for 16-18 year olds. T L...
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How will vocational training qualifications be graded in 2021?
Education has been one of the most hotly debated topics of the pandemic. How can teachers deliver lessons remotely...
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What is the Adult Education Budget (AEB)?
The AEB funds the delivery of education and training for learners aged 19+. The funding can be accessed through local ...
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How are T Levels funded?
Delivery of T Levels began officially in September 2020. They were created by employers and businesses to meet ind...
READ MORENew Models for Success in the training sector
The dynamics of the apprenticeship training sector are changing. Investors are paying attention to a set of factors that...
READ MOREScale up essentials
7 steps successful training providers take to ensure sustainable growth.
READ MOREESFA Funding Changes 2021/22
A summary of the 2021/22 ESFA Funding Changes
READ MOREArtificial intelligence and the future of training
What did the industry experts have to say about the opportunities and challenges for training providers in terms of AI?
READ MOREGeneration Alpha – technology obsessed
Generation Alpha are pioneering the use of technology and see technology as part of the furniture. The real challenge ...
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How to manage apprenticeships through lockdown transition
Since lockdown was enforced in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, apprenticeships have changed dramatically.
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The future challenges for apprenticeships with Mark Dawe
“Skills and Training are about to be transformed – it’s exciting”
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How to prepare your data for Ofsted
All apprenticeship providers produce data. But how can you use it to ensure you deliver quality training and demonstrate...
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Building the right dynamics for investment in apprenticeship training providers
Last month, I had the pleasure of attending an event organised by EY Parthenon and AELP.
READ MOREBud’s Customer Success Team
Having achieved a great deal in a very short space of time – we gained 28 new clients in the past year – we thought...
READ MOREGeneration Alpha – technology obsessed
Generation Alpha are pioneering the use of technology and see technology as part of the furniture. The real challenge ...
READ MOREHow digital enrolment makes a difference to training providers
We see digital enrolment as a key part of the overall experience for our clients. Enrolment provides an opportunity to ...
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Keeping learners engaged and happy during lockdown or remote delivery
Supporting learners As lockdown and restrictions continue in one form or another, we find that more and more of us...
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Build the Future: National Apprenticeship Week (#NAW2021)
National Apprenticeship Week is on the horizon, taking place from the 8th-14th February this year. And while it may look...
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Covid-19 message
We want to assure you that Bud is open for business and we are operating as normal, albeit under ‘remote’ conditions...
READ MOREBud’s Customer Success Team
Having achieved a great deal in a very short space of time – we gained 28 new clients in the past year – we thought...
READ MOREVital features of a training management platform
Looking for a new training management platform but unsure which one to choose? As with many things in life, all systems ...
READ MOREArtificial intelligence and the future of training
What did the industry experts have to say about the opportunities and challenges for training providers in terms of AI?
READ MOREHow digital enrolment makes a difference to training providers
We see digital enrolment as a key part of the overall experience for our clients. Enrolment provides an opportunity to ...
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Choosing the perfect platform
Every training management platform promises to make great improvements to your business, but how do you know they will a...
READ MOREKeeping learners engaged and happy during lockdown or remote delivery
Supporting learners As lockdown and restrictions continue in one form or another, we find that more and more of us...
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Get Ofsted ready
Making sure you are Ofsted ready Here at Bud, our number one aim is to help you deliver outstanding training. We strive ...
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The future of Generation Z
National Careers Week 2021 (NCW2021) has prompted us to really think about one of the most hotly debated topics of the y...
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The challenges facing Generation Z
Introduction It is National Careers Week 2021 (#NCW2021) and this year it looks a little different. For the past y...
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Ofsted Monitoring Visits for Training Providers
What will Inspectors be looking at? According to Chris Jones, Ofsted Specialist Advisor for Apprenticeships, it’s all about PROGRESSION!
Towards the Education Inspection Framework
Insight from Dr Chris Jones HMI, Specialist Advisor on Apprenticeships on progress of the new inspection framework consultation.
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