Training and technical skills

Training and technical skills

We offer a variety of training to our members, whether that be in person events, online webinars, or training offered through our business partners.

Technical Training and Foundation Learning

Our Knowledge Hub offers a vast variety of training content, including technical training for accounting and audit, as well as foundation learning that covers soft skills needed to thrive in the workplace. Sessions are provided in multiple formats and can be used towards CPD hours.

Development Academy

Our induction booklets for trainee accountants and lawyers is designed to give new staff a flavour of what we do, the benefits, and how you can tap into UK200Group in your current role and as you develop your career.

Management and Leadership

Our Pathways Programme is a modular, integrated and developmental series of workshops to support member firms in the modern, hybrid world. The programme aims to address the specific management, leadership and business development skills which team members need as they progress along their respective career pathways.

The programme helps UK200Group member firms recruit and retain high quality talent and assist them in addressing their internal succession challenges.

Download UK200Group Pathways Brochure 2026

Mercia Group Training Programme

Mercia’s extensive programme of technical and professional skills training is offered in a variety of formats, supporting members of all accounting and tax associations and institutions in meeting their CPD requirements.

Mercia client insights identified a skills gap for accounting and tax professionals who have recently qualified and are progressing to managed level. For 2024, Mercia created a new pathway, which includes both the technical and professional skills required to be successful. Other exciting developments in Mercia’s CPD programme include the expansion of the Back-to-Basics courses, which now include audit; a regulatory concerns series; and other bite sized offerings throughout the entire programme.

BPP

BPP Education Group is a leading provider of professional education and training, offering a wide range of courses and qualifications in accountancy, law, finance and business. With a commitment to innovation and student success, BPP Education Group equips professionals with the skills and knowledge they need to excel in their careers.