Why career ladders are dead: How to build a flexible career path instead
Traditional career ladders are fading. Learn how to build a flexible, skills-led career path that adapts to change and future-proofs your success.
Kaplan · 5 minute read
More than a qualification: the real impact of apprenticeships
Our apprentices explore how apprenticeships build lasting skills, confidence and career progression, delivering far more than a qualification alone.
Kaplan · 4 minute read
University vs Apprenticeship: How to choose what’s right for you
Compare university and apprenticeships in 2026 and discover which route suits your learning style, career goals and finances.
Kaplan · 4 minute read
8 careers you didn’t know you could get an apprenticeship for
From data and IT to banking and compliance, explore eight modern careers you can train for through an apprenticeship in 2026.
Kaplan · 4 minute read
Five mistakes apprenticeship applicants can make (and how to avoid them)
Avoid common apprenticeship application mistakes with practical tips to help you stand out.
Kaplan · 3 minute read
Expectation vs reality: what an apprenticeship is really like
Apprenticeships aren’t always easy - but they are rewarding. Discover how learners build skills, resilience and confidence, with support along the way.
Kaplan · 4 minute read
Evolving the data professional in an AI-driven world
Kaplan experts explore key skills, automation, and talent pathways for data-driven success.
Kaplan · 4 minute read
Kaplan Apprenticeship Awards 2025: the results
Discover all the winners and highly commended finalists from the Kaplan Apprenticeship Awards 2025, celebrating outstanding learner achievements.
Kaplan · 3 minute read
The transition from apprentice to professional with Irsa Hussain
Former Kaplan apprentice Irsa Hussain shares her journey from apprentice to professional, championing diversity, wellbeing, and lifelong learning.
Kaplan · 3 minute read
The micro-skills that make a macro difference
Discover the micro-skills that boost productivity, confidence, and career growth for apprentices in any industry.
Kaplan · 3 minute read
Managing stress and anxiety as a neurodivergent learner
Discover practical strategies to manage stress and anxiety as a neurodivergent learner. Learn how to study effectively and protect your well-being.
Kaplan · 4 minute read
Bridging the UK’s data skills gap: Insights from Adzuna and Kaplan
Discover how Adzuna and Kaplan address the UK’s growing data skills gap, highlighting rising AI job demand and sustainable training solutions.
Kaplan · 3 minute read
Kaplan apprentice Luke Ogbourn wins World’s Strongest Man U23 title
Kaplan ACA apprentice Luke Ogbourn balances his career in accounting while winning the World’s Strongest Man U23 title.
Kaplan · 4 minute read
How Covéa Insurance and Kaplan use apprenticeships to drive business transformation
Discover how Kaplan and Covéa Insurance are using apprenticeships to upskill employees, build data skills, and drive business transformation.
Kaplan · 5 minute read
Learning on the job: Daniel Cabezas’ ICT journey with Kaplan
Daniel Cabezas shares how a Kaplan ICT Level 3 Apprenticeship at Kaplan helped him grow technical skills, confidence, and career prospects.
Kaplan · 3 minute read