How Amia continued her accountancy journey with the support of a Kaplan bursary
How a Kaplan bursary helped Amia Hill continue her AAT studies, balance full-time work, and stay on track towards becoming a chartered accountant.
Kaplan · 4 minute read
From banking apprentice to Chartered Banker Institute prize winner: Mason Smith’s success story
This blog post follows Mason Smith's journey from banking apprentice to Chartered Banker Institute prize winner and career success.
Kaplan · 6 minute read
Building a career in data analytics: Robert Wheeler’s Level 4 apprenticeship story
This blog post details how Robert Wheeler used Kaplan's Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship to advance his career at Arken.
Kaplan · 5 minute read
How financial services can close the skills gap in an AI-driven world
This blog post explores how financial services can build future-ready workforces by combining AI adoption with lifelong learning and human skills development.
Kaplan · 6 minute read
AAT syllabus change 2026: everything you need to know
Everything you need to know about the AAT Level 4 syllabus changes launching in September 2026 - including the new AVBA unit and what to do next.
Kaplan · 4 minute read
Why upskilling your existing workforce beats hiring AI experts every time
This blog post explains why upskilling your existing workforce is key to building AI capability, driving adoption and supporting long-term digital transformation.
Kaplan · 6 minute read
How a Data Analyst apprenticeship is helping Ciccone Blackwood build future-ready data skills
How Ciccone Blackwood is using a Data Analyst apprenticeship to build future-ready data skills and improve finance reporting in the workplace.
Kaplan · 6 minute read
How data apprenticeships can strengthen teams and drive business improvement
How a Data Technician apprenticeship helped Kaplan's Tina Waldock improve team reporting, support AI adoption, and deliver real business impact.
Kaplan · 4 minute read
What comes after data analyst? A guide to your next move
A guide to the most common career paths after data analyst - from data science and engineering to BI, leadership, and analytics consulting.
Kaplan · 6 minute read
How AI-enabled data engineers improve AI readiness, scalability, and ROI
How AI-enabled data engineers help businesses scale AI effectively - improving infrastructure, data quality, and ROI from the inside out.
Kaplan · 5 minute read
Upskilling vs hiring: your next apprentice might already be on your payroll
Why apprenticeships aren't just for new hires - and how employers can use levy funding to upskill existing staff, improve retention, and build future capability from within.
Kaplan · 5 minute read
Why AI and automation practitioners are key to unlocking business efficiency
Why AI and automation practitioners are key to closing the gap between AI investment and real operational results - and how apprenticeships can help.
Kaplan · 5 minute read
“Don’t downplay your achievements”: advice from Apprentice of the Year Chloe Auger
How winning Apprentice of the Year changed Chloe Auger's career - and her top advice for writing a strong Kaplan Apprenticeship Awards nomination.
Kaplan · 4 minute read
From A-levels to ACCA: building a career in accountancy through apprenticeships
How Jasmine Wells went from A-levels to AAT qualified and into ACCA, balancing full-time work with Kaplan apprenticeship training at Azets.
Kaplan · 4 minute read
Why most AI training fails (and how organisations can build real AI capability)
Discover why most AI training fails to change behaviour - and how organisations can build real, lasting AI capability through structured workforce development.
Kaplan · 4 minute read