Your Experience Already Counts

Where are you now?
Where do you want to be?

Whether you are leaving professional sport, transitioning from the Armed Forces, changing career or looking to progress professionally, FUTURESMART helps you find the best route forward.

Your experience has real value. We help you turn that value into recognised qualifications, career opportunities and long-term success.

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How It Works

1. Tell us where you are.

We will take time to understand your experience, achievements and ambitions.

2. Tell us where you want to be.

A new career, promotion, university or professional qualification: we will help define your destination.

3. We will design the best route.

Together we will explore the most effective pathway for your goals and circumstances.

4. We will help you achieve it.

If you like the plan, we will support you with guidance, mentoring and access to opportunities.

Explore the two routes →

Who We Work With

We work with people and organisations at different stages of their journey.

Professional Athletes Armed Forces Personnel & Veterans Performing Artists Business Leaders & Managers Coaches & Educators Public Sector Professionals Career Changers Entrepreneurs Employers & Organisations Professionals

Two Routes. One Goal. Your Future.

Whether you want to gain academic recognition for what you already know or develop as a leader, we will help you choose the right route.

Route One

Experience to Qualification (ELRF)

Recognise your professional learning, gather evidence and explore academic credit through APEL, APCL and RPL.

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Route Two

Leadership & Professional Development

Build practical leadership skills through ILM Level 5 and Level 7, with further academic progression where suitable.

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Your first steps and costs

Your initial consultation is free. We will discuss your experience, goals and potential options.

If you ask us to develop a personalised progression plan, the introductory fee is £150. This includes identifying a useful route, exploring suitable programmes and, where appropriate, liaising with providers on your behalf.

If you subsequently enrol on a FUTURESMART ILM or ELRF programme, the £150 plan fee will be deducted from your programme cost. Programme fees vary by pathway and the support required.

Your experience is the starting point

We help people build on what they already know and move towards new careers, leadership opportunities and higher education. Find out more about FUTURESMART →

Book your free career planning call

Or call 07903 775649.