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L&D Companies in Sheffield: 347 Active Firms (2026)
L&D companies in Sheffield design and deliver workplace training, leadership development and skills programmes for employers across the city region.
Buying centres tend to sit with HR directors, talent teams, operations managers and regulated-function heads rather than with individual learners. Sheffield providers are likely to sell employer-funded programmes to SMEs, mid-market companies and public-sector bodies across South Yorkshire, often combining classroom delivery, coaching, assessment and learner administration. The larger engagements tend to be departmental or workforce-cohort projects: leadership programmes, compliance refreshers, technical skills pathways and apprenticeship-adjacent support. Sales cycles are therefore more consultative than course-catalogue driven, with credibility resting on tutor capability, safeguarding where applicable, and evidence that learning records can survive procurement or audit.
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Sheffield has 347 actively trading L&D companies, a base that looks broad at provider-count level but thin at revenue scale: 4 are above £5M turnover. Reported employment totals 1,757 people, so the footprint is visible in local professional services without implying a large training-employer cluster. The commercial centre of gravity is likely to sit in specialist delivery teams, funded-learning administrators and employer-facing consultants rather than campus-style institutions. For city-level comparison, Sheffield is therefore a compact market with enough supplier variety for sector mapping, but only a small number of higher-turnover operators.
Corporate training and L&D provision is not licensed as a unified UK sector, which makes the operating boundary activity-led. Providers that move into publicly funded apprenticeships or qualification-linked delivery enter a more formal regime: APAR entry, employer nomination, ESFA agreements, funding-rule compliance and regular learner-record submissions. Governance, safeguarding and teaching-capability expectations matter when provision sits near further education and skills. Ofsted inspection can also apply in that part of the market. Purely commercial leadership, compliance or technical training has a lighter statutory perimeter, but enterprise buyers still tend to ask for audit trails, tutor credentials and evidence of outcomes.
Sheffield’s L&D market appears likely to remain split between local relationship-led specialists and a much smaller cadre of scaled training businesses. Early-commercial entrants tend to focus on a narrow skill area or sector niche, then add funded-learning administration only when demand justifies the compliance load. Buyers have been more insistent on measurable learning outcomes, which favours providers with assessment processes and repeatable delivery rather than ad hoc workshop design. Consolidation may come through partnership and subcontracting as much as acquisition, especially where apprenticeship or qualification work requires governance capacity that smaller teams do not want to carry alone.
347
Active firms
2026
4
Above £5M
Sheffield L&D firms
86
Since 2022
New incorporations
Key facts
About 1% of the trading cohort reports turnover above £5M (4 of 347 firms) — the rest sits below that revenue band.
24% of the cohort was incorporated since 2022 (86 firms), so a sizeable share is in its first few filing cycles.
Corporate training and L&D provision is not a single licensed sector in the UK, but apprenticeship-linked providers in England must use APAR, be employer-nominated, hold an ESFA agreement, follow funding rules and submit monthly learner records.
Large employers fund apprenticeships through the Apprenticeship Levy, charged at 0.5% of annual pay bill where the annual pay bill is over £3 million, with a £15,000 annual allowance.
Ofsted inspection applies to further education and skills providers under the Education and Inspections Act 2006.
The Employer Skills Survey 2024 reported that 59% of employers provided staff training in the previous 12 months, while 63% of employees received training in 2024.
UK employer training investment appears comparatively low: Learning and Work Institute analysis says employers spend "half the EU average" on training per person, with investment 36% lower per employee in real terms than in 2005.
Top Sheffield L&D companies
LIVE AND LEARN CONSULTANCY LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides soft skills training for organisations and individuals, including courses in communication, leadership and management, customer service, sales, HR and workplace wellbeing. Delivers in‑house…
Serves UK organisations of all sizes across industry sectors seeking employee development for teams, plus individual professionals attending open classroom courses in Sheffield.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 14% CAGR over 4y
Location
HUTHWAITE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides sales, negotiation and communication training programmes for businesses, including SPIN Selling courses, coaching, consulting and learning events. Uses research‑based methodologies and tools…
Serves enterprise sales, negotiation and communication teams, plus individual professionals, in B2B sectors including healthcare and life sciences, technology, finance, banking, insurance and…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -68% CAGR over 4y
Location
Pringle Computer Systems Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides IT and business training courses including Office 365, AI, project management, sales, first aid, mental health, and health and safety. Also develops database and web solutions and offers…
Serves individuals and businesses in Sheffield and Rotherham seeking workplace IT, business skills, project management, sales, management, first aid, mental health, and health and safety training.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
Realise Learning and Employment Limited
Trajectory
2y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides vocational training and apprenticeship programmes for employers and individuals. Delivers accredited courses in areas including early years education, health and social care, business skills…
Serves private and public sector employers across the UK, especially early years, health and social care, business and transport organisations, plus apprentices and adult learners seeking funded…
Financial Health
StableStable · -1% CAGR over 1y
Location
ENDEAVOUR TRAINING LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides construction management training and assessment programmes, including NVQ qualifications at Levels 3–7 in site supervision, site management, contracting operations and senior management,…
Serves construction and built-environment employers, individual learners, experienced site managers and supervisors, and other training providers seeking NVQ routes to CSCS Gold/Black cards and MCIOB…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -23% CAGR over 2y
Location
MEDEX (GROUP) LTD
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides training and workforce development for the health and social care sector, including e-learning courses, face-to-face clinical training, and government-funded programmes. Also offers a…
Serves health and social care organisations, including care and nursing homes, workforce development leaders and care teams, alongside individual learners in the sector.
Financial Health
StableStable · -80% CAGR over 3y
Location
CARE 2 CARE TRAINING SERVICES LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides training and consultancy services for health and social care organisations, including workplace training for care workers, management and supervisor development, NVQ support and assessment,…
Serves employers in health and social care, including care providers with care workers, managers and supervisors needing workplace training, NVQ support and consultancy across Yorkshire, Derbyshire…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -8% CAGR over 2y
Location
DREAMM LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops bespoke digital learning and e‑learning solutions for organisations, including onboarding courses, compliance training, animations, games and simulations. Also provides learning management…
Serves businesses and other organisations needing employee digital learning, including HR, L&D, compliance and onboarding teams at large or global organisations across varied sectors.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -5% CAGR over 4y
Location
Access Techniques Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides training courses in industrial rope access, confined space work, work at height, and safety standards including IRATA and GWO. Also supplies rope access equipment and offers PPE inspection…
Serves rope-access technicians, instructors, safety managers and operatives working at height or in confined spaces, plus companies in construction, oil and gas, renewables, historic buildings and…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 14% CAGR over 4y
Location
Brook Corporate Developments Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides business consultancy to manufacturing, construction and logistics organisations, focusing on lean process improvement, smart manufacturing strategies and ISO management systems. Also…
Targets B2B manufacturers and operations-led firms in construction and logistics, including factory managers, leadership teams and businesses with process, compliance and workforce capability…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 7% CAGR over 4y
Location
THE PORTLAND TRAINING COMPANY LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides vocational training and certification courses for construction, health and safety, IT, and digital skills. Delivers NVQs, CSCS card training, CITB, NEBOSH and IOSH courses, along with…
Serves individual learners, jobseekers and forces leavers seeking construction, IT, logistics, retail, cleaning and business admin qualifications, plus employers and referral partners needing…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 13% CAGR over 2y
Location
SMART GAS TRAINING & ASSESSMENT CENTRE LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides vocational training, certification courses and apprenticeships for gas engineers and heating professionals, covering gas safety, plumbing, hot water systems, LPG, carbon monoxide testing,…
Serves apprentices, existing gas, plumbing, heating and renewable energy professionals, and employers seeking apprenticeships or skills bootcamps in the East Midlands energy, heating and water…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 10% CAGR over 2y
Location
BLUESTREAM ACADEMY LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides online training and compliance management software for health and social care organisations. Offers CPD‑certified e‑learning courses, Care Certificate training, CQC compliance reporting…
Serves UK health and social care organisations, including GP practices, dental practices, hospices, private and urgent care providers, aesthetics clinics, and managers responsible for staff training…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · -2% CAGR over 5y
Location
Inspired Pharma Training Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides pharmaceutical industry training courses and consultancy covering good manufacturing practice (GMP), good distribution practice (GDP), qualified person (QP) certification, auditing, data…
Serves pharmaceutical companies and professionals needing GMP, GDP, QP, RP, GCP, sterile products and quality systems training, including global pharma clients seeking public, online or in-house…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
AVM HEALTHCARE SERVICES LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides training, validation, testing and consultancy for healthcare decontamination of medical devices and equipment. Delivers City & Guilds accredited courses, equipment calibration, maintenance…
Serves NHS hospital trusts, private healthcare providers and medical facilities with staff responsible for reusable medical device decontamination, including endoscopy and sterile services teams.
Financial Health
StableStable · -90% CAGR over 2y
Location
Human Associates Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides human factors risk management consultancy, training, and software for safety‑critical industries. Develops SHERPA analysis tools and delivers task analysis, procedure design, and human…
Serves B2B organisations in safety-critical sectors, including process industries, power generation, defence, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, aviation and rail.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 3y
Location
Associate Development Solutions Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides professional development training, leadership and coaching courses, and consultancy services for health and social care organisations. Also delivers programme and project management,…
Serves public sector commissioners, NHS trusts, local authorities, health and social care providers, academic institutions, and VCSE organisations, especially teams leading children and young…
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 17% CAGR over 4y
Location
PEAK HEALTH COACHING LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides education and training in health and wellbeing coaching, including foundation to advanced practitioner courses. Offers supervision, supervisor training, consultancy, and continuing…
Serves NHS organisations and health, social and community care professionals, including clinicians, leaders and staff seeking health coaching education, supervision and culture change support.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 18% CAGR over 2y
Location
GRADCONSULT LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsAdvises universities, employers and regional authorities on graduate talent strategies. Designs early‑career development programmes, employability initiatives and regional projects that connect…
Serves B2B and public sector buyers including universities, employers with early-careers hiring needs, regional authorities, and SMEs seeking to attract, recruit, develop, and retain graduate talent.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Recommended Training Group Ltd
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
AIM2ACHIEVE LTD
Trajectory
1y · 2025–NowFinancial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
Antidote Coaching Club Limited
Trajectory
1y · 2025–NowFinancial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
FRESH START TRAINING CENTRE LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
Marie Quigley Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 3y
Location
West210 Training Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 26% CAGR over 3y
Location
Kinch Robinson Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides professional training for lawyers and insurance claims handlers, including advocacy, compliance, client care and litigation topics. Delivers courses through e‑learning platforms, live online…
Serves B2B legal and insurance-sector clients, including law firms, solicitors, barristers, trainee lawyers, risk and compliance teams, and claims handling organisations.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 3y
Location
PR HEALTHCARE LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · -68% CAGR over 4y
Location
REFORM ROAD SAFETY & EDUCATION LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Sheffield Language Centre Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Secret Beauty Academy Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
APACHIA ACADEMY LTD
Trajectory
2y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
White Rose Dyslexia Centre Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Echo Fire And Medical Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides independent ambulance services including emergency response, urgent and non‑emergency patient transport, high‑dependency transfers and repatriation. Supplies medical and fire cover for…
Serves event organisers, film and TV productions, NHS and independent ambulance providers, healthcare commissioners, workplaces needing first aid/fire safety training, and patients requiring…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 176% CAGR over 4y
Location
Discovery STEM Education
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · -32% CAGR over 4y
Location
ZENSEI HEALTH LIMITED
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable
Location
PTE SKILLS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
Alc Business College UK Ltd
Trajectory
1y · 2024–NowFinancial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
Paul Standell Education Ltd
Trajectory
1y · 2025–NowFinancial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
OTUK Training Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · -16% CAGR over 4y
Location
Tall Spaghetti Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong · Growing · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
A J Systems Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides IT support, cloud IT solutions, custom software development, and technical training for organisations, including third sector clients. Also offers remote assistance and fault‑logging support…
Serves businesses and third-sector organisations as support clients, including teams responsible for IT systems, cloud infrastructure, software projects and staff training.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 20% CAGR over 2y
Location
LEARNING TO SUCCESS LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 3y
Location
Whyy? Change Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides apprenticeship training and professional development courses in leadership, management, marketing, HR, quality, and process improvement. Delivers accredited programmes including CMI, CIM and…
Serves businesses and individual professionals in Rotherham, Sheffield and Doncaster seeking apprenticeships and accredited training in leadership, marketing, HR, L&D, quality and improvement.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 11% CAGR over 2y
Location
ACTIV FIRST LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides apprenticeship programmes, vocational courses and e‑learning for employers and learners. Delivers workplace training and skills development in areas such as customer service and team…
Serves employers seeking apprenticeship and staff development routes for new and existing personnel, alongside individual learners/apprentices; examples include leisure providers, sports trusts and…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -21% CAGR over 3y
Location
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides apprenticeship training and workforce development programmes for employers in sectors including retail, hospitality, social care, automotive, engineering, early years and business…
Serves UK employers and apprenticeship learners, primarily in retail, hospitality, active leisure, adult social care, early years, administration, customer service, automotive, rail, engineering,…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 73% CAGR over 2y
Location
Discovery Recruitment Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides recruitment services including executive search, experienced hire, graduate and early‑career recruitment, and assessment centre facilitation. Delivers leadership, sales and management…
Serves B2B employers needing workforce recruitment, assessment, training and performance support, including organisations hiring graduates, apprentices, experienced staff and executives, and…
Financial Health
StableStable · -18% CAGR over 2y
Location
Clear Quality Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides ISO consultancy services supporting organisations to develop, implement and maintain management systems aligned with standards such as ISO 9001, 14001 and 27001. Also delivers training,…
Serves UK businesses seeking ISO certification support and workforce training, particularly employers developing staff in quality, compliance, LEAN, GDPR, governance, management, and health and…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 72% CAGR over 4y
Location
YORKSHIRE TRAINING PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides vocational training and education programmes including apprenticeships, diplomas and CPD courses. Delivers e‑learning and bespoke workforce training for employers and individuals in areas…
Serves employer organisations and individual adult learners in Yorkshire and Humber, especially in health and social care, education, early years, children’s services, business skills, and…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 21% CAGR over 3y
Location
Doran Scott Williams & Co Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides training consultancy and learning services, including apprenticeship end‑point assessment, bespoke training programmes, managed learning services, and freelance learning professionals.…
Serves employers, apprenticeship training providers and public/private sector organisations needing workforce development, assessment support and learning resources across leadership, management,…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 11% CAGR over 4y
Location
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How Sheffield L&D companies work and how to sell to them
What they do
Sheffield L&D providers usually earn revenue through employer-paid programmes rather than learner subscriptions. Pricing tends to sit around per-learner fees, day rates, cohort-based programme charges, retainer-style advisory work and, where funding is involved, payments tied to delivery milestones or learner administration. The offer is service-led: needs analysis, curriculum design, tutor delivery, coaching, assessment, evidence capture and reporting. Digital platforms may support scheduling or learner records, but the commercial value normally sits in delivery quality and the ability to adapt content to a workplace, job family or regulated function without losing control of attendance, completion and outcomes.
Who they sell to
Most sell to HR, learning, operations and compliance buyers in SMEs, mid-market employers, local public-sector bodies and larger employers with regional sites. Decision-makers are often HR directors, heads of talent, operations managers, finance leads and functional owners who carry training risk, such as health and safety or regulated-service managers. Smaller contracts may be bought directly after a short scoping call, while larger workforce-cohort programmes tend to involve procurement, budget sign-off and evidence of tutor credentials. Public-sector and funded-learning work is more likely to move through frameworks, tender documents or subcontracting relationships than a simple self-serve purchase.
What they buy
Most L&D firms tend to spend on systems and services that make delivery auditable and repeatable: CRM, learner management, scheduling, assessment tools, e-signature, document control, finance, payroll, HR and reporting. Providers with funded or qualification-linked work also need help with compliance administration, safeguarding processes, quality assurance, internal audits and evidence packs. Service spend often includes accounting, employment law, bid writing, content design, marketing, venue support, recruitment and freelance tutor supply. Smaller Sheffield specialists may not want large software change programmes, so modular tools, outsourced administration and clear migration support usually fit better than broad platform replacement pitches.
Why and how to sell to them
L&D buyers tend to evaluate suppliers when delivery volume rises, a new employer contract lands, tutor capacity tightens, or funded-learning requirements create more administration than the team can absorb. Other triggers include a new HR or operations lead, a move from ad hoc workshops into repeatable programmes, or pressure from customers for cleaner outcome reporting. Outbound works better when it speaks to utilisation, learner evidence, audit readiness, cancellation risk and margin leakage rather than generic productivity. Sheffield providers are often relationship-led, so a credible pitch should show how the offer protects delivery time and helps them win employer confidence without adding process theatre.
How this list is built
Data sources
This list is built from UK Companies House filings, XBRL accounts data, and semantic analysis of each company's public website. Revenue and headcount figures come from the most recent filed accounts; where the company has not filed, values are estimated using a model trained on filed history and peer benchmarks and are labelled as estimates.
Classification
Rather than relying solely on SIC codes, Firmbase classifies each company semantically: the company's website is crawled, an AI model reads what the company actually sells, and the company is placed into the relevant industry and subsectors. SIC codes are used as one signal but not the only one. This means a company that registered under a generic SIC code but pivoted into (for example) fintech is correctly identified as fintech, not as its original SIC category.
Freshness
The underlying company data is refreshed from Companies House continuously; filings appear in the list within days of submission. The curated list ordering is regenerated when the underlying data moves meaningfully (company count changes by more than 5%, a new company enters the top-ranked segment, or the filed-revenue numbers for the top firms change). You can see the last-updated timestamp near the top of the page.
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