Business Support Apprenticeships

Every organisation relies on a range of essential business functions to operate effectively. Our apprenticeships are designed to power those functions by equipping your teams with the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to succeed. 

We deliver high‑quality training across core professional areas including Accounting, Human Resources, IT, Marketing and Management. At Colchester Institute, our programmes develop the skilled, confident professionals businesses need to thrive. 

We work closely with employers and learners to offer a flexible, tailored delivery approach that adapts to their needs and supports successful outcomes. 

Explore our full range of Business and Professional apprenticeships and download our employer guide for more information. 

Accounting, Finance and Procurement

Aimed at those who are involved in accounting, procurement and financial services as their primary work activity and have the ability to carry out a range of routine tasks in their role.

Career pathways may include progression to senior advisory roles. Possible further study and course progression opportunities may include higher education or industry specialist qualifications.

Accounts or Finance AssistantLevel 2 Apprenticeship
Assistant AccountantLevel 3 Apprenticeship
Procurement and Supply AssistantLevel 3 Apprenticeship
Procurement and Supply Chain PractitionerLevel 4 Higher Apprenticeship
Professional Accounting / Tax TechnicianLevel 4 Higher Apprenticeship

Human Resources

Our human resources apprenticeships are designed to help your organisation to manage the people function within your business. Whether it’s developing a people strategies, training to improve recruitment or workforce planning, we are able to provide targeted training that provides a solid understanding of current HR best practice in order to help businesses function more effectively. Every business has different human resources training requirements. We understand that, and will provide you with advice and guidance to help you identify your training needs, goals and objectives.

Apprenticeships

Senior People ProfessionalLevel 7 Apprenticeship
HR SupportLevel 3 Apprenticeship
People ProfessionalLevel 5 Higher Apprenticeship

Business and Services

We also offer apprenticeships in roles that support business innovation, including administration, IT, marketing and Events, as well as vocational roles across a multitude of industries.

Business AdministratorLevel 3 Apprenticeship
Customer Service PractitionerLevel 2 Apprenticeship
Customer Service PractitionerLevel 3 Apprenticeship
Event AssistantLevel 3 Apprenticeship
Information Communications Technician Apprenticeship
Multi-Channel MarketerLevel 3 Apprenticeship

Click here to find all of our apprenticeship programmes.

A Guide to Business and Professional Apprenticeships

Download Guide to Business and Professional Apprenticeships