About Us

We’re a multi-award winning specialist provider of digital and tech apprenticeships, passionate about creating opportunity for anyone wanting a successful career in IT. From new talent just starting their career to experienced talent taking it to the next level, we believe everyone has the potential to be excellent. That’s why we strive to create it every day.

Addressing IT skills shortages with apprenticeships

Part of the BPP Education Group and Ofsted rated ‘Good’, our range of industry certified apprenticeships are built around the practical IT skills needed in today’s businesses. Designed to close crucial IT skills gaps, our Level 3-7 apprenticeships include data science, software engineering, cyber security, networking, IT support and DevOps.

Each year over 1,500 apprentices gain recognised qualifications with Estio and over 93% successfully pass their apprenticeship first time. Our expert training and coaching teams have decades of combined experience in industry and delivering apprenticeship training.

Working hand-in-hand with learners, we are known for going above and beyond, using a highly personalised approach to meet our apprentices’ individual learning needs and support them to achieve at the highest level possible.

Why choose an apprenticeship with Estio?

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First time pass rate
consistently higher
than BCS average
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Courses designed
and led by industry
experts
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Specialists in
Digital & Technology
apprenticeships
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Online training
to ensure
flexibility of learning
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Award-winning,
industry-leading
apprenticeships

A strategic talent partner

Apprenticeships are fast becoming a go-to solution for businesses needing to bridge skills gaps, succession plan, engage and retain staff and widen diversity across the workforce. Having worked with employers both big and small, we understand the challenges that come with having to navigate a constantly evolving digital workforce.

We work with employers as their strategic partner, helping them to identify their skills needs and future proof them for the long term – whether that is recruiting new talent on entry level qualifications and home growing skills from grass roots, or upskilling and reskilling existing staff to meet business need.

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Our Values

We live by four key values. They guide us, shape our culture, and help us make decisions. They are who we are and how we do business.

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Respect Individuals

When it comes to learning, one size never fits all. So we don’t try to make it.

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One Strong Team

Two heads are better than one. Imagine what over 200 of them working together can do.

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Be Passionate

Over and above as the bare minimum. We’ve got learner’s futures in our hands.

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Achieve Excellence

Every learner can achieve a Distinction. We just need to make it happen.

Winner of Digital Apprenticeship Provider Of The Year 2022

What our employers have to say

Estio were first class in their delivery and explanation of exploring apprenticeship options as a Cyber Security startup business. From the process to available funding, and most importantly ongoing support for our chosen candidates. We are 100% confident that when we look to expand, Estio will be our default partner of choice.

| Cyber Vigilance

The frequent contact with the Estio Team has been very beneficial. I have recommended Estio to other organisations in my network and look forward to working together again in the future.

| Leeds and Yorkshire Housing Association

From the offset, Estio have demonstrated commitment, professionalism and expertise and it is a pleasure working with them. We’re confident that our colleagues enrolled with Estio have an invaluable learning experience and we look forward to the future as we continue to work with Estio to deliver apprenticeships in the digital space.

| Phoenix Group

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