FAQ

Absolutely, existing employees can enrol. Apprenticeships aren’t just for new hires; they're a great way to upskill your team.

No, businesses of all sizes can participate. However, funding arrangements differ for large employers (levy payers) and smaller businesses (non-levy payers).

For non-levy-paying employers, the government funds 95% of the cost, so you only pay 5%. Levy-paying employers can use their levy funds to cover the full cost.

You’ll need to register with the Apprenticeship Service and reserve government funding. We can guide you through this process.

No, the cost includes all training, support, and assessments. However, optional certifications (Google and HubSpot) may have separate costs if employees want to pursue them.

Apprentices must spend 20% of their working hours on off-the-job training. This sounds like a big commitment, but in reality, much of this learning directly applies to their current role.

It doesn’t mean time away from work, it means learning new skills while doing their usual tasks. For example, if they’re writing a social media post, they’ll apply new strategies learned in the apprenticeship. If they’re reviewing campaign performance, they’ll use new analytics techniques from the training.

The training is designed to improve how they already work, so you’ll likely see an increase in efficiency and better marketing results from day one.

No, apprenticeship funding rules require learning to take place during paid working hours. However, some independent study can be done at the employee’s discretion. 

It’s fully remote, combining live online workshops, one-to-one coaching, and independent study via Ascento’s learning platform.

They’ll receive monthly 1-hour coaching sessions with an industry expert, plus regular progress reviews.

Employers have access to regular progress reports and reviews to ensure the apprentice stays on track.

No, apprentices can start at any time, so there’s no waiting for a new cohort. 

The EPA includes a project report, presentation, and professional discussion to assess the apprentice’s competency.

They’ll have the opportunity to resit the assessment, with additional support provided.