Growth & Skills Levy
Major changes to apprenticeship funding from April 2026. Understand the new rules and what they mean for your organisation.
Learn More →AI-Powered Apprenticeships for Retail & Consumer Brands
AI-powered leadership, customer experience, and digital marketing for retail, FMCG, and consumer brands. Trusted by Clarins, RS Components, and Buy It Direct.
Why Retail & Consumer Needs AI Skills Now
AI-Powered Customer Experience
Consumers expect personalised, instant experiences. AI tools can predict buying patterns, automate support, and personalise marketing - if your teams know how to use them.
Digital Marketing & Content at Scale
AI is transforming content creation, social media strategy, and campaign optimisation. Build internal capability to produce more with less.
Store & Regional Leadership
From store managers to regional directors, AI-literate leaders make better decisions faster - on staffing, stock, promotions, and customer engagement.
Recommended Programmes
Every programme below uses a levy-funded apprenticeship standard that is not affected by September 2026 defunding. AI-first, future-proof, and recognised by CMI, NCFE, and Microsoft.
AI People Leaders L4
Apprenticeship · 15-18 monthsAI-powered leadership with CMI Level 3 for store managers, area managers, and retail operations leads.
Learn MoreAI Operations Leaders L4
Apprenticeship · 15 monthsAI + CMI Level 5 Award for regional and operations directors driving retail transformation.
Learn MoreAI & Automation Practitioner L4
Apprenticeship · 15 monthsNo-code AI tools for merchandising, inventory management, and marketing automation. 15 months, levy-funded.
Learn MoreMate to Manager
1-Day Workshop1-day transition programme for new managers stepping up from peer to leader. Perfect for retail team lead promotions.
Learn MoreCMI Level 3 Management
CMI QualificationChartered Management Institute Level 3 for first-line retail managers. Industry-recognised leadership credential.
Learn MoreAI Prompting Accelerator
1-Day Workshop1-day intensive: master AI for customer communications, content creation, and sales analysis.
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Levy Funded
4.9/5
Employer Rating
Up to 5
Embedded Qualifications
Monthly
Programme Starts
Client Success
Clarins
Delivered leadership and marketing apprenticeships across Clarins' UK beauty and retail teams, upskilling managers in digital content strategy and AI-powered customer engagement.
Buy It Direct
Implemented management and leadership programmes across Buy It Direct's e-commerce and retail operations, developing leaders in customer experience and digital marketing.
RS Components
Partnered on leadership development across RS Components' retail and distribution operations, building management capability across their UK network.
Sharps Bedrooms
Delivered management apprenticeships supporting Sharps' retail operations, developing store-level leadership and customer experience management.
Elevate Your Retail & Consumer Brand
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