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Funded learning is changing. Here is what that means for employers
Funding expectations are rising. Here is how to stay funding-ready without adding complexity.
Funding expectations are rising
Public and levy-based funding is increasingly tied to demonstrable outcomes. Completion alone is no longer enough. Funders want to see capability, progression, and application.
What funders are looking for
Funded learning should have a defined start and end, build real workplace capability, and produce evidence that can be reviewed and reported.
Modern learning is judged by what changes on the job, not what was completed in a learning portal.
Why pathway design matters
Learning pathways provide structure: intent, progression, and outcomes aligned to job roles. With built-in evidence, they reduce friction between delivery and funding compliance.
The opportunity for employers
Employers that align learning design with funding expectations can use funding more confidently, reduce reporting burden, and focus on development rather than box-ticking.