Impact Skills Programme

First Intuition’s Impact Skills Programme (ISP) is designed to develop the human skills employers value most: communication, collaboration, problem solving, adaptability, and leadership.

Delivered alongside professional qualifications, ISP ensures that learners do not just pass exams, they become confident, resilient, and workplace-ready professionals.

67% of employers

Value soft skills above qualifications when hiring early talent

£22 billion each year

The cost to the UK economy in lost productivity and skills gaps

50% of employers

Believe school leavers and graduates aren't workplace ready

ISP at a Glance

Core skills gained

Communication, teamwork, leadership, adaptability, commercial awareness, digital literacy, resilience, and problem solving.

How will I learn?

You’ll learn through interactive, facilitated workshops. Join your peers either online or at one of our centres to develop practical skills you can immediately apply in the workplace. We’ll partner with you to ensure you’re well-equipped to advance your career.

Delivery methods

Interactive workshops (in-person or virtual), practical workplace activities, and ongoing feedback cycles.

Who is ISP for?

Embedded into all First Intuition apprenticeships, with non-apprenticeship routes launching January 2026.

Employer focused design

Designed in consultation with employers and aligned to apprenticeship standards, ensuring real workplace impact.

Benefits of ISP

For Learners

 

  • Develop confidence and self-awareness through structured feedback cycles
  • Gain communication skills that employers want and value
  • Navigate workplace challenges with resilience and professionalism
  • Apply professional behaviours in real business contexts from day one
  • Gain practical skills to manage change, lead projects and nurture client relationships
  • Accelerate career growth through direct links between training and long-term goals

For Employers

 

  • Faster ROI: Trainees contribute meaningfully earlier
  • Better retention: Improved learner engagement and long-term career impact
  • Reduced management burden: Shared responsibility model with dedicated coaching support
  • Future-ready workforce: Skills development aligned with organisational values and progression paths
  • Flexible delivery: Options for bespoke design and CPD accreditation

What FI Clients and Students Say:

“The ISP has been essential to our trainee development. It gave our people the confidence and teamwork skills that directly contributed to success at the World Skills Competition. It has also allowed us to streamline our technical training.”

— Jez Brooks, Early Talent Senior Manager at Moore Kingston Smith 

 

“Our Level 3 and 4 learners find the ISP invaluable in building workplace behaviours. With refreshed content and interactive delivery, it has the potential to be a real differentiator for our graduates too.”

— Lauren Healy, Assistant Manager, Learning and Development at Buzzacott 

“First Intuition have been a good support system for me throughout my apprenticeship. The courses are always thorough and cover all the content that we need to know for our exams, and my skills coach is always on hand to answer any questions that I have.”

— Amy Cushen, Finance Analyst, Cruise Operations at TUI

“The ISP gave me the confidence to lead client presentations within my first year. The coaching approach meant I could apply what I learned immediately in real situations.”

— Programme Graduate 

Skills Coaching at First Intuition

To complement the Impact Skills Programme, First Intuition has developed a learner-focussed coaching model. Learners have access to a dedicated skills and development coach, who becomes their professional growth partner from day one to programme completion.

What makes our coaching different?


Regular Progress Reviews
Your coach meets with you every 12 weeks to review achievements, identify growth areas, and set meaningful goals that align with your career aspirations.

Three-Way Alignment
Joint review meetings bring together you, your line manager, and your coach, ensuring everyone is working toward the same objectives and your development stays on track.

Real-Time Development Tracking
Our bespoke e-portfolio system captures your progress in real workplace situations, providing targeted feedback on behaviours and skills that matter to employers.

Structured Growth Framework
Through proven goal-setting methodologies and behavioural diagnostics, your coach helps you build both confidence and competence systematically.

Accountability That Works
Your coach ensures you complete your programme on time while helping your employer demonstrate measurable development against apprenticeship standards.

The Result
Learners don’t just attend sessions, they develop lasting habits of applying, reflecting on, and refining their skills in real workplace contexts.

Evolving With Your Needs

The Impact Skills Programme continuously evolves to reflect employer needs and the future of work. First Intuition’s programme addresses emerging areas like digital literacy, sustainability awareness, commercial acumen, and AI skills integration.

Ready to Close the Skills Gap?

Take the next step toward building a more capable, confident workforce. The Impact Skills Programme is embedded within First Intuition’s apprenticeship programmes and will be available as part of new pathways from January 2026.

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