ETF works with providers across the UK to strengthen workforce strategy, leadership and teaching and learning practice. Whether you’re a college, independent training provider or adult learning organisation, our development support helps you build confidence within your team, improve retention and drive better learner outcomes.
Grow professionalism
ETF Partnership offers long-term, tailored collaboration to support your organisation’s professional development goals. Together, we turn CPD from a tick-box exercise into a sustained approach, keeping teams growing and learners progressing.
Develop your leaders
Strong leadership transforms organisations. Our structured development pathways help aspiring, middle and senior leaders build the skills, confidence and sector perspective to lead with clarity and deliver lasting change.
Elevate teaching and learning
ETF’s in-house CPD and professional development programmes are flexible, scalable and designed with your organisational goals in mind. Support your teams to improve practice, boost morale and make a bigger difference every day.
Stories from organisations
From leadership development to tailored workforce strategies and impactful training, these stories show what’s possible when we work together.
From technical talent to trusted trainers
The Impact of CPD on Leadership
One college's journey to Outstanding
ETF Partnership
Long-term collaboration that grows with your organisation
Great teaching never stops learning. We work closely with you to understand your priorities as your needs evolve. With dedicated contacts and a structured approach, we support the ongoing design and delivery of a development plan based on your desired outcomes, that’s underpinned by our shared national standards and supported by a thriving community. We’re here for the whole journey, and will support you to retain great people, drive sustained improvement, and deliver better learner outcomes.
Almost 6,000 FE and skills professionals use our Professional Standards self-assessment tool - insight that drives better outcomes.
ETF 2024/2025 Impact Report
Leadership Development
A shared pathway for confident, connected leadership
Great leadership builds great organisations. ETF’s leadership development offer is shaped by national standards and sector-wide input, providing clear progression routes from aspiring leader to CEO. Whether you're nurturing talent within your team or building a pipeline of future leaders, our open and in-house programmes equip people with the mindset, skills and strategic clarity to lead lasting change.
100% of senior leaders said they are more confident in their role after taking part in one of our leadership programmes.
ETF 2024/2025 Impact Report
Elevate Teaching and Learning for Organisations
Scalable support that strengthens teaching and learning
ETF’s professional learning and CPD helps educators and leaders across the FE and skills sector stay confident, capable and connected. Our courses, programmes and resources turn professional development into lasting improvement - for you, your learners, and your organisation.
Over 1,000 professionals took part in our maths, English and English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) continued professional development.
ETF 2024/2025 Impact Report
Ready to explore what’s possible?
Whether you're looking to co-design a partnership, invest in leadership development, or bring tailored CPD to your teams, we're here to help.
Get in touch to start the conversation.