Adult Skills Fund
Fully funded training to upskill your workforce and strengthen your organisation.
The Adult Skills Fund (ASF) provides fully funded training for adults aged 19+ to develop essential skills for work. It offers employers a cost-effective way to improve staff capability, fill skills gaps, and support employee progression—without impacting training budgets.
Through ASF, your team can access accredited and non-accredited training designed to improve productivity, confidence, and performance across a wide range of roles and sectors.
Your employees gain valuable skills.
Your business gains improved performance, productivity, and retention.
You gain development pathways that support long-term growth - at no cost.
How It Supports Employers
The Adult Skills Fund allows you to:
- Upskill existing staff at no cost
- Strengthen essential workplace skills (English, Maths, ESOL, digital skills)
- Improve productivity and team performance
- Support employee progression and retention
- Build training pathways aligned to your workforce needs
- Offer development opportunities to staff who may not normally access training
It’s a simple, flexible way to boost workforce capability.
Training Available Through ASF
We deliver a wide range of funded programmes through the Adult Skills Fund, including:
Skills for Life
- English (Entry to Level 2)
- Maths (Entry to Level 2)
Digital Skills
- Essential digital skills
- Digital productivity
- Cyber and IT fundamentals
Sector-Based Skills
Training tailored to key industries, including:
- Manufacturing & warehousing
- Health & social care
- Business administration
- Hospitality
- Customer service
Professional & Workplace Skills
- Communication & confidence
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Employability skills
- Workplace behaviours
Who Is Eligible?
ASF-funded training is available for:
- Adults aged 19+
- Staff who live in England
- Employees who want to improve their skills, confidence, or qualifications
- Individuals without a Level 2 qualification (depending on course)
- Staff needing English, maths, ESOL, or digital support
No employer contribution is required.
How We Work With Employers
We make the process simple:
- Identify training needs – we help assess your workforce and recommend suitable ASF courses.
- Build a flexible training plan – aligned to your working patterns, sector, and goals.
- Deliver high-impact training – online, face-to-face, or blended.
- Monitor progress and outcomes – supporting both learners and managers throughout.
Get Started
If you’d like to upskill your workforce through the Adult Skills Fund, get in touch and we’ll help you identify the right training for your team.