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We are committed to helping people fulfil their potential and achieve their career and personal goals through the delivery of high quality, engaging vocational sports coaching and fitness qualifications.

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Institute of Sporting Futures

Apprenticeships

Workforce Development

Independent Courses

The Ultimate Training PARTNERSHIP

We put our partnerships at the core of what we do. Our employer partners continue to access our training services because we consider their specific needs every step of the way. We focus on providing flexible, tailored training to help your organisation achieve its true potential.

How we do it?

Training Consultation

High Quality Provision

Quality Assurance

Business Impact

We Specialise in

Sports Coaching

PE & School Sport

Post-16 Sport & Education

Enrol, Engage, Excel

Whether you are a business owner, school, sports coach, or are looking to start a career in sports, you can come to us in the confidence that we will provide you with the training, support and advice you need to succeed.

Institute of Sporting Futures

  • Exciting new Post-16 Sport & Education Programme
  • Endorsed by Olympic Champion Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill
  • Embedded work experience
  • Industry standard qualifications
  • A fast track route to a sports coaching career
  • Delivered by a winning team of proven sports coaches and pioneering training professionals
  • Worldwide opportunities
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Apprenticeships

  • Funding available
  • Providing learners with valuable hands-on experience working whilst learning
  • Improves opportunities for progression in working life
  • Training the skills employers need
  • Accessible to anyone over 16 years of age, in need of further training to help improve career prospects
  • Funding available for new & existing employees
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Workforce Development

  • Funding may be available
  • Upskill your workforce and improve business opportunities by investing in high quality workplace learning courses
  • Choose from a range of industry-specific courses, leading to recognised, up-to-date qualifications
  • Perfect as part of a staff CPD programme
  • Courses are designed to provide a cost-effective way of improving the skills and knowledge of your staff members
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Independent Courses

  • Relevant, up-to-date, industry recognised qualifications
  • Engaging, practical courses
  • Expert trainers with extensive real-world experience
  • Flexible, tailored training to meet your individual needs
  • A real commitment to customer service
  • Quality services and real value for money
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our partners

Meet The Team

Meet the wonderfully enthusiastic, passionate and talented individuals that lead the First Step Training team.

Rob Brown

Training Manager

Jodie Love

Lead Tutor/Assessor

Amanda Bratton

Tutor/Assessor

Alistair Ricketts

Internal Quality Assurance

    What they're saying

    Below are just some of the positive things that our clients are saying about us. We are pleased to find that our services are such a success and can be so beneficial to so many individuals. This is why we do what we do. 

    "They're so accessible and have inspired me on my career pathway."
    LearnerSeptember 2018
    Learner
    "I didn't achieve at school, but they've really encouraged me to take up learning again after many years."
    LearnerJanuary 2018
    Learner
    Service delivery approaches are highly effective. Employers, learners and staff described how service delivery is highly effective in enabling the organisation to realise key measurable goals."
    Alistair HudsonMatrix Assessor, 2018
    Alistair Hudson
    “First Step Training is a training provider with a very strong commitment to a quality approach. The quality approach is evident with its own leaners as well as supporting other companies with their staff development. The feedback and support offered to the learners is excellent.”
    John Thorpe1st4sport EQA, April 2018
    John Thorpe
    “The learners included within the report have completed their Q3ASS4 and Q4VER qualifications respectively. They can be claimed for and should be commended for correct assessment/IV practices being shown. The centre have an experienced assessor and IV in place. I have agreed with each assessment and IV decision made on both learners. The centre have suitable management systems in place. The tracking and enrolment processes have been tested as part of my remote visit.”
    Will MansfordActive IQ, May 2019
    Will Mansford
    "The centre have demonstrated an IV, who has ensured both learners have been supported by the assessor and working towards an appropriate IV strategy. The centre have devised suitable delivery models, ensuring they have met the required guided learning hours for each qualification. I am happy to allocate a compliant, low risk rating in all areas for the centre."
    Will MansfordActive IQ, May 2019
    Will Mansford