
IQ Education Software to Power your training
The UK’s number one education platform
IQ provides a single, trusted intelligent system of work where people, data and AI work together – so your organisation moves faster, decisions are clearer, and innovation happens without risk or disruption.

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Introducing IQ Education: The Intelligent System of Work
Explore how IQ for Education brings together workflows, data, people and AI-driven intelligence to reduce fragmentation, improve collaboration and support better outcomes for learners and staff.
1,000s of Training Providers rely on our platform
Intelligent, connected solutions bringing every stage of the learner journey together, for seamless end-to-end delivery.
Apprenticeship and Skills Management
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Education Analytics
Your trusted cloud analytics platform
Use real-time, actionable insights into key performance metrics to support data-driven decision-making with our new Education Analytics software for performance tracking, reporting and compliance.
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Assessment and Learning (bksb)
AI-driven learning for student success
Assessment and Learning (bksb) combines AI-powered assessment, personalised learning pathways, engaging multimedia resources and powerful reporting to support learner success in Functional Skills, GCSE and Digital Skills.
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ePortfolio (Smart Assessor)
Smarter apprenticeship tracking & insight
Designed to help apprentices thrive, our ePortfolio platform empowers educators, employers and learners with centralised evidence, streamlined progress tracking and real-time insights. It improves achievement, communication and inspection readiness.
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Learner Management System (PICS)
Powering training excellence
Learner Management System (PICS) makes training delivery seamless with streamlined onboarding, clear progress tracking and simplified workflows. It delivers connected, smarter training.
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Apprenticeship Management
Supporting the apprenticeship journey

A unified, end-to-end apprenticeship management system that transforms how you deliver apprenticeships. Built on our LMS (PICS), assessment and learning (bksb), & ePortfolio (Smart Assessor), it brings together what learners, staff & employers need.
Finance and Procurement
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Purchasing
One portal for approved suppliers
Control spend through a single portal for approved suppliers. Purchasing helps education organisations simplify procurement, track expenses, ensure compliance, and reduce maverick spend and approval delays.
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Source to Contract
Manage your source-to-contract process
Our solution helps education and training providers manage sourcing, suppliers, contracts and risks. Gain full visibility and control, improve compliance, and stay audit-ready.
Governance and Risk Management
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Meetings and Board Management
Effective management of strategic meetings
Streamline meetings, save valuable time and foster effective communication to bolster decision-making and support organisational resilience. Enhance board organisation with efficient and secure record keeping, and built-in guidance for any ability.
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Risk Management
Assess and manage risk with ease

Protect your organisation and turn risk into a strategic advantage with AI-driven Risk Assist. Simplify management with actionable suggestions, standardised statements, and proactive controls. Identify, assess, and manage risks in a flexible framework with one-click reporting.
People and Workforce Management
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HR
Streamline HR for training provider teams
Streamline HR tasks with software designed for training providers. Manage staff data, track absences, and gain insights – all in one intuitive platform. Boost efficiency and support your team in delivering outstanding education.
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Payroll
Effortless payroll for training providers
Streamline payroll with HMRC-recognised software. Automate processes, ensure compliance, and deliver accurate, on-time payments – enabling training providers to focus on empowering learners.
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Performance and Talent
Inspire growth in education teams
Equip your education teams with tools to enhance performance and engagement. Foster growth, remove bias, and measure success – all while building a culture of continuous improvement to retain talented staff.
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Recruitment (Eploy)
Simplify hiring for education teams
Streamline recruitment with a complete cloud platform. Manage applicant tracking, talent pools, onboarding, and analytics – delivering a seamless experience for recruiters, candidates, and hiring managers in education.
Experience and expertise you can trust

Built for the Future of Training
Co-created with the education sector.
We don't develop software inwardly. Our solutions are built through extensive user research with learners, staff, and employers. We test with partner providers and continuous feedback loops ensure features are designed around provider specific workflows.

An end-to-end apprenticeship experience in one place
Our platform brings together LMS (PICS), Assessment and Learning (bksb), and ePortfolio (Smart Assessor) to support the entire apprenticeship journey in one place. With one login, users get a simple, intuitive experience across onboarding, learning, assessment, and completion. with AI-powered tools, mobile-friendly access, and stronger engagement delivering better outcomes for learners, staff, and employers alike.

Our latest report for Training Providers
From Pressure to Progress: Discover the latest tech trends shaping apprenticeship delivery in the training landscape.
Recommended Resources for Training Providers

Resource type: WebinarResource sector: EducationPublished on 07/07/2026
IQ Education: Introducing the Intelligent System of Work
Introducing IQ – Your Intelligent System of Work With universities, colleges and training providers under pressure to improve efficiency, reduce complexity and deliver better outcomes for their staff and learners, fragmented systems are no longer fi...
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Resource type: BlogResource sector: EducationPublished on 03/06/2026
Intelligent, connected, secure: Rethinking the flow of work in education
Discover how connected systems and embedded intelligence can have a transformative effect on how education providers operate, reducing effort and improving consistency across everyday work.
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Resource type: WebinarResource sector: EducationPublished on 23/04/2026
Understanding the New Draft Funding Rules: Implications for Training Providers
Draft funding rules are due at the end of March, and we’ll be unpacking them in detail. This session will focus on the headline changes, areas of potential risk, and what training providers should be preparing for ahead of implementation.
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Resource type: BlogResource sector: EducationPublished on 18/06/2026
Why ‘end-to-end’ apprenticeship systems fall short – and what true lifecycle delivery looks like
Fragmented technology estates are adding complexity and placing increasing strain on resources across apprenticeship delivery. Discover what a full lifecycle apprenticeship management system should look like in this five minute read.
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Resource type: WebinarResource sector: EducationPublished on 20/05/2026
Strengthening Governance for Training Providers: Risk, Assurance and the New Financial Handbook
With increased focus by Ofsted on Governance, and a revised Financial Handbook anticipated in May, now is the time for ITPs to reassess governance and risk frameworks. We’ll explore evolving expectations, financial scrutiny, and how organisations can...
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Resource type: BlogResource sector: EducationPublished on 04/03/2026
OneAdvanced Education – why unified systems matter now
Across further and higher education, disconnected systems are creating avoidable pressure. Learn what’s driving it – and how OneAdvanced Education offers a clearer, unified approach. Part 1 of our 5-part OneAdvanced Education Launch blog series.
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Resource type: BlogResource sector: EducationPublished on 01/06/2026
What are apprenticeship units – and how is technology transforming delivery?
Find out all about apprenticeship units and why the right technology is critical to successful delivery, in this in-depth blog.
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Resource type: BlogResource sector: EducationPublished on 06/02/2026
2026: a new landscape for training providers
National Apprenticeship Week 2026 offers a timely opportunity to reflect on how ongoing reforms are reshaping the apprenticeship system, and the central role independent training providers play in delivering flexible pathways – helping learners buil...
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The real benefit was that we had everything at our fingertips.
Lisa Elcocks, Quality ManagerMBKB TrainingLMS (PICS) is a very powerful reporting system, always has been. That’s why it’s been my preference over other systems.
Richard Baldwin, Head of MISSCCU GroupOur systems are now playing a central role in helping us improve quality, efficiency and the overall experience for learners and employers.
Gillian Day, Group Director of Finance and Corporate ServicesJTL
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