Future Ready Skills is our fully funded apprenticeship skills programme, designed to help you grow, thrive, and stay ahead in a fast-changing world.
Open to colleagues at all stages of their career, these programmes focus on building the skills that matter most in your role — empowering you to develop, progress and shape your future at Santander.
You’ll need Line Manager & Divisional Head approval to apply as we’ll ask them to sign off your application once we receive it. All programmes require you to be in a relevant role, in order to meet the learning objectives. Some programmes have additional entry requirements which you’ll find detailed within the programme tiles.
Manager support is essential for participation in any apprenticeship programme. As part of your development, you’ll commit a minimum of 6 hours per week to apprenticeship learning (based on a full-time contract).
Your 6 hours will typically include time joining BPP Webinars, completing activities and embedding your new skills into your role. All completed within your normal working hours. We recommend agreeing this time with your line manager before starting the programme, so you’re fully supported, able to stay on track, and set up for success.
Off-the-Job Training is not time away from productivity — its time invested in your growth and Santander’s future. Learning goes beyond the classroom and may include project work, mentoring, and tailored development aligned to your role and career goals. The skills you build will directly support your performance, confidence, and capability in role.
Meeting this requirement ensures Santander remains fully compliant with government funding rules and protects both you and the business throughout the programme.
All programmes follow a consistent structure, made up of two key stages:
Learning is built around a strong foundation of core knowledge, skills and behaviours required for individuals entering or progressing at this level within the sector.
Delivery is flexible and engaging, combining:
You will actively engage with fellow learners through live discussions during webinars and ongoing collaboration via course forums, creating a dynamic and supportive learning environment.
End Point Assessment (EPA)
Once all learning elements are completed, you will progress to the End Point Assessment (EPA). BPP will provide structured support to help you prepare and confidently work towards achieving your Apprenticeship Award
The EPA phase lasts three months, during which you will build a portfolio showcasing your learning and demonstrating how you have applied it in your role at Santander
Following submission, you will take part in a professional discussion with an independent End Point Assessor. This is a valuable opportunity to present your portfolio, reflect on your development, and clearly demonstrate the skills and impact you have gained through the programme.
All programmes are listed below with planned intakes.
Level: 3
Duration: 15
Annual Intakes: Apr, Aug
Qualifications: Level 3 Digital Support Technician
Level: 3
Duration: 16
Annual Intakes: Bi-Monthly Intakes
Qualifications: Level 3 Data Technician
Level: 3
Duration: 17 Months
Annual Intakes: Jan, Apr, Oct
Qualifications: ICA Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering / Compliance / Financial Crime Prevention
Level: 3
Duration: 15 Months
Annual Intakes: Jan, Apr, Oct
Qualifications: Chartered Banker Institute - Professional Banker Certificate
Level: 3
Duration: 16 Months
Annual Intakes: Bi-Monthly
Qualifications: CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice
Level: 3
Duration: 18 Months
Annual Intakes: Monthly Intakes
Qualifications: AAT Level 3
Level: 3
Duration: 18 Months
Annual Intakes: October
Qualifications: CeMAP - London Institute of Banking and Finance
Level: 3
Duration: 18 Months
Annual Intakes: Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Qualifications: CII Certificate in Insurance
Level: 3
Duration: 15 Months
Annual Intakes: Feb, Jun, Oct
Qualifications: Level 3 Business Administrator
Level: 3
Duration: 18 Months
Annual Intakes: Jan, May, Jul, Sep
Qualifications: Certified Digital Marketing Professional by DMI
Level: 3
Duration: 14 Months
Annual Intakes: Monthly Intakes
Qualifications: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Cloud Essentials+, BCS Certificate in IT Service Management and Business Principles
Level: 4
Duration: 24 Months
Annual Intakes: Monthly Intakes
Qualifications: Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist, Certiport IT Specialist Python & CompTIA Network+
Level: 4
Duration: 15 Months
Annual Intakes: Monthly
Qualifications: Level 4 Artificial Intelligence Automation Practitioner
Level: 4
Duration: 18 Months
Annual Intakes: Monthly Intakes
Qualifications: Level 4 Business Analyst
Level: 4
Duration: 21 Months
Annual Intakes: Monthly Intakes
Qualifications: Level 4 Data Analyst
Level: 4
Duration: 18 Months
Annual Intakes: Apr, Sep
Qualifications: CISI IOC/IMC
Level: 4
Duration: 18-20 Months
Annual Intakes: Monthly Intakes
Qualifications: APM PMQ/ PRINCE2/APMG AgilePM
Level: 4
Duration: 18 Months
Annual Intakes: Monthly Intakes
Qualifications: Level 4 ACCA/AAT/CIMA/ICAEW/ATT
Level: 4
Duration: 24 Months
Annual Intakes: Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Qualifications: CII Diploma in Insurance
Level: 4
Duration: 24 Months
Annual Intakes: Mar, Jul, Nov
Qualifications: CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA OR CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+
Level: 4
Duration: 16 Months
Annual Intakes: Mar, Jul, Nov
Qualifications: BCS Level 4 Diploma in Software Development Methodologies, Certiport IT Specialist (Java OR C# OR Python), ISTQB Foundation Tester, ISTQB Foundation Agile Extension, CertNexus Cyver Secure Coder
Level: 4
Duration: 16 Months
Annual Intakes: Feb, Jun, Oct
Qualifications: BCS Level 4 Diploma in Software Development Methodologies, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer OR Microsoft Certified Azure DevOps Engineer, BCS Foundation Level Certificate in DevOps, CCSA Certified Cloud Security
Level: 5
Duration: 24 Months
Annual Intakes: Bi-Monthly
Qualifications: CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management
Level: 5
Duration: 15 Months
Annual Intakes: Bi-Monthly
Qualifications: Level 5 Coaching Professional
Level: 5
Duration: 19 Months
Annual Intakes: Jan, May, Sep
Qualifications: Level 5 Data Engineer
Level: 6
Duration: 18 Months
Annual Intakes: Feb, May, Aug
Qualifications: Level 6 Machine Learning & ISACA Ai Fundamentals Certification
Level: 6
Duration: 36 Months
Annual Intakes: Jan, May, Sept
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Data Science
Level: 6
Duration: 36 Months
Annual Intakes: Sep, Jan, May
Qualifications: BSc Honours degree in Project Management awarded by BPP University
Level: 6
Duration: 36 Months
Annual Intakes: Jan, May, Sep
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Digital Technology
Level: 6
Duration: 18-21 Months
Annual Intakes: Jan, May, Oct
Qualifications: Associate Chartered Banker Diploma / CFA 1
Level: 6
Duration: 24 Months
Annual Intakes: Feb, May, Nov
Qualifications: ICA Diploma in Compliance / Financial Crime Prevention / Anti-Money Laundering
Level: 6
Duration: Up to 39 Months
Annual Intakes: Sep
Qualifications: CII Advanced Diploma in Insurance
Level: 7
Duration: Up to 36 Months
Annual Intakes: Monthly Intakes
Qualifications: AAT, ACCA, ATT, CIMA or ICAEW
Do you have what it takes to complete an apprenticeship programme? if the answer is YES…
Select the programme tile you are interested in above
Select continue on the programme summary
Submit your expression of interest
Please note – Initial applications must be submitted 6-8 weeks before planned intake and you’ll need your Line Manager and Divisional Head’s approval before starting.
Study for your programme during working hours and you plan your study around your schedule
Coaches support and guide you through your learning journey and tutors with professional experience in their area of expertise bring your learning to life
Your Virtual Learning Environment "the Hub" provides all programme content, additional learning resources and support
BPP lead the way in talent development, building careers through education. Their teaching finds its way into businesses worldwide as they are trusted by the biggest and best companies from around the globe. BPP have been at the forefront of challenging the educational status quo for over 40 years, working closely with professional bodies and learning partners, not only to understand and deliver the academic principles but equally to understand how it relates to your career.