National training provider Baltic Apprenticeships is set to transform how businesses approach apprenticeships and workplace training with its newest initiative: Be-Spoke. Be-Spoke allows organisations to create fully customisable apprenticeship programmes tailored to their specific needs, giving employers the power to build a unique training journey that aligns with their strategic goals.
Baltic Apprenticeships launched its digital platform Be-Spoke externally in September 2024, marking a significant milestone for the Ofsted Outstanding training provider. The entirely customisable apprenticeships are set to revolutionise the sector with 100% tailor-made programmes, designed to empower employers to craft the perfect learning journey.
“Be-Spoke represents a major step forward in how our apprenticeships are delivered,” said Brooke Hodgson, Chief Operating Officer at Baltic Apprenticeships.
“There is nothing like Be-Spoke available. We listened to the requirements of our employers and created a solution to address their unique needs, allowing them to design tailored apprenticeship programmes that align with their specific business goals and industry demands. No two businesses are the same, so their training programmes shouldn’t be either.”
How Be-Spoke Works
The Be-Spoke platform gives employers the tools to easily create apprenticeship programmes that are fully aligned with their industry-specific requirements. Each Be-Spoke apprenticeship is made up of 4 key features: Core Modules, Essential Modules, Expert Modules, and Be-Spoke Modules.
Each programme has a set of Core Modules, designed to align with apprenticeship standards, ensuring learners are well-prepared for their End-Point Assessment. To support these Core Modules, apprentices complete an additional set of 3 mandatory Essential Modules focused on AI, social responsibility, and report writing.
The customisation element shines with the Expert and Be-Spoke Modules. Each Be-Spoke programme includes one advanced Expert Module, allowing learners to gain additional certifications (worth up to £2,800) in systems relevant to their career advancement, and two tailored Be-Spoke Modules, spanning from AI to customer service, allowing businesses to focus on specialised, industry-specific skills that are directly relevant to company culture, operational strategies, and company growth.
Maximising ROI
By focusing on the skills and competencies most critical to your business, you reduce the time apprentices spend on non-essential learning and maximise their contribution to your company from day one, which leads to increased productivity and a faster return on investment.
Be-Spoke’s Expert Modules, which can cost up to £2,800 if purchased independently, are included in the programme at no extra cost. This advanced training, delivered through live workshops by industry experts, ensures apprentices gain valuable, industry-recognised skills, offering exceptional value and a greater return on investment for employers.
By integrating these high-value modules into the programme, Be-Spoke helps businesses maximise their training budgets while ensuring their apprentices are well-equipped for the future.
Aligning Training to Business Needs
Be-Spoke empowers employers to take control and create a programme that not only equips their apprentices with essential skills but also supports the long-term success of the business. Every business is shaped by its unique combination of industry dynamics, corporate culture, and long-term objectives and while there is a place for traditional apprenticeship programmes, they have some limitations.
They can be rigid, offering a one-size-fits-all approach that may not align with specific business needs. They can lack flexibility in curriculum and industry-specific training, which can lead to a skills mismatch between what apprentices learn and what employers require.
As a result, apprentices may lack critical skills that align with the company’s day-to-day operations or strategic goals. Standardised programmes can be difficult to scale across multiple locations or niche roles, but tailored apprenticeship programmes, like Be-Spoke, address these issues by offering customisation, ensuring better alignment with business needs.
Future Development
Be-Spoke is dedicated to continuously enhancing its platform to meet the ever-changing needs of businesses. The platform is designed to accommodate an unlimited number of courses, allowing Be-Spoke to seamlessly add new modules as new requirements arise or as new technical skills become more critical.
Whether adapting to new technologies, adhering to industry regulations, or staying ahead in competitive markets, Be-Spoke remains agile, providing flexible, customised training solutions that evolve alongside industry trends.
This commitment ensures that Be-Spoke apprenticeship programmes not only address current challenges but are also built to prepare apprentices with the skills needed for the future, keeping businesses competitive and well-equipped for tomorrow’s demands.
Get Started With Be-Spoke Today
Businesses interested in exploring Be-Spoke can visit www.balticapprenticeships.com/bespoke/ or contact the team at marketing@balticapprenticeships.com to schedule a demo and discover how Be-Spoke can transform their workplace training.