Lifetime Training expand their digital expertise with acquisition of Intequal

Lifetime Training (@Lifetime_UK), the UK’s largest apprenticeship training provider, have acquired digital and IT training provider, Intequal (@IntequalLTD).

This timely acquisition will provide Lifetime with the essential expertise to grow their digital and IT provision to complement their highly successful apprenticeship offering across the private and public sector.

Established in 2009, Intequal is a specialist provider in the delivery of digital and IT apprenticeships, equipping learners of all ages with the skills to reach their potential in a highly attractive and growing sector of employment. 

A quality-centric training business, Intequal delivers exceptional outcomes for learners and employers utilising a remote delivery model to offer national coverage across England. Intequal offer level 3 and 4 apprenticeships in IT infrastructure, digital marketing, data analytics, software development and testing, network engineering and technical sales.

Intequal is a trusted partner to several blue-chip employers including Vodafone, Virgin Media and Telent. In addition, Intequal has extensive experience working with employers across various sectors to source and develop their future digital workforce. Intequal are a Microsoft Silver Learning Partner and part of the Microsoft Apprenticeship Connector network.

Alex Khan, Lifetime’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has said

“As innovation and technology continue to transform practically every sector, digital skills are increasingly needed in almost every job. We know that many of our employer partners are experiencing a shortage in digital skills, and evidence highlights that 69% of UK leaders believe their company doesn’t hold the skills needed to thrive as part of today’s digital economy. Lifetime’s scale and Intequal’s expertise in the sector will provide a huge opportunity to bridge the skills gap and offer essential digital training to more people and businesses.”

Dominic Gill, Intequal’s Co-Founder has said

“Over the last twelve years Intequal has adopted an innovative approach to helping companies upskill their workforce in the digital sector. Utilising the most appropriate technologies we have delivered digital apprenticeships and digital skills training to ensure these companies continue to have the right skills to advance their business. Being acquired by Lifetime will allow us to remain innovative whilst helping companies keep pace with digital transformation across a much broader number of sectors. We’re excited that this will be in a home that firmly shares our values of integrity, equality and quality.”

Lifetime has been renowned for championing new initiatives to drive skills development in the UK. This acquisition furthers their dedication to transforming tomorrow’s workplaces by unlocking opportunities for everyone, making sure businesses across all sectors can find and develop the skilled employees they need. 

The future of business is what we make it. So let’s make it work for everyone. If you are interested in exploring Lifetime’s skills training offer, visit our website  today to learn more.