Take your first steps to turn your ideas into reality
Here at The EMG we understand that it can be difficult to find the information you need when you're setting up a training centre.
We know because we've done it ourselves!
You might be in the early stages of planning or maybe you've drawn a blank so far due to the huge amount of conflicting information online. The EMG can help you in one of two ways: by giving you all the tools you need to Do It Yourself or by purchasing our premium centre start-up package!
Whichever option you choose, our experts will give you the essential insight you need to navigate the process of setting up your training centre!
Become an approved training centre
Construction companies, aesthetics practitioners, engineering businesses, specialist education providers and care providers have all recently worked with The EMG to successfully open accredited training centres. If you want to do the same, The EMG is here to show you how.
Getting approval from your chosen awarding organisation
When setting up as a training centre, at the time of application, your chosen awarding organisation will want you to have:
As well as these, you'll also need....
An awarding body to accredit your courses
The EMG's Training Centre Start-Up solutions will give you all of the tips and tricks you need to find an appropriate awarding body and apply to become a centre with them.
Funds
You will need to be in a position to pay for all elements of your centre set-up, including your awarding body set-up fees, as they are payable at the point of application. The EMG does not provide funding application services, nor guidance in this area. The EMG always recommends that you seek financial advice from a qualified financial expert, such as an accountant, if you need advice on money.
Why choose The EMG?
Between them, our consultants have almost 40 years' experience in a variety of sectors including:
Teaching and training
Special educational needs
Retail
Supported living
Leadership and management
Youth work
Sales
Banking
Recruitment
HR
Writing
Charity
Resources
You'll need resources prepared for all courses you want to offer at the point of awarding body application. We'll explain this process to you, giving you options so that you can choose the best way for you to obtain your resources. You'll receive a Course Design eBook with any of our Centre Start-Up solutions, plua, if you choose to, you can also book on to our Course Design workshop, which will show you how to design and create courses yourself.
Time
Although both the DIY and Premium Centre Start-Up packages will take some of the legwork out of your centre set-up, you will need to set time aside to complete your awarding body's application process and the subsequent compliance activities with them. You’ll also need to ensure that you (or someone!) has time to run the new training arm of your business!
How much time will it take to set up my training centre?
On average, centre set-up can take 6 months or longer, but this very much depends on what exactly you're looking to deliver and how.
Depending on which solution you choose, either you or we will create a timeline and business plan, which will be bespoke (and realistic!) for you and your business.
I'm not in a position to pay for DIY or Premium Centre Start-Up. What else can I do to set up my training centre?
Read our blog so you want to set up a training centre. The EMG cannot provide free advice but the blog includes a huge amount of information on how you can go through the centre set-up process by yourself.
Ready to take your next step?
Please note payment is required at the point of booking Premium or DIY services.
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