Standards

Standards we assess

Independent apprenticeship assessment across a wide range of standards, delivered with clarity and a genuinely human approach.

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Service Designer

Service Designer Octopuses are highly intelligent, adaptable, and excellent at problem-solving, just like service designers who create user-friendly and effective service solutions. Book Now Level

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Employability Practitioner

Employability Practitioner Elephants are wise, supportive, and nurture their community, just like employability practitioners who guide individuals toward career success. Book Now Level Level 4

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Customer testimonials

Real feedback from apprentices, employers and training providers.

Liam (Apprentice)
Oct 2025
I would also like to pass on positive feedback for Michelle, Apprentice Assessor and IQA. I was apprehensive about the end-point assessment, although I was fully prepared. She was very approachable, helpful and supportive which made me feel at ease
Peter (LearnTech)
Dec 2025
Jessica sat her EPA this week and asked if there was any way she can leave feedback for her assessor: The feedback for Naseeba: "The assessor made me feel so calm and relaxed throughout the full exam and I'm super grateful for it!
Andrew (TMA)
Oct 2025
I just wanted to share how good Catherine in your EPA Admin team is. She's very responsive, always helpful and does exactly what she says she will do. As a customer its refreshing to know that you never have to chase, but more importantly makes you feel valued.
Kieran (IT v1.1 apprentice)
April 2026
The end point assessment process was clear and straightforward, and communication with the Progress Minded team was excellent. I felt well supported every step of the way.
Mark (Bolton College)
April 2026
We honestly cannot speak highly enough of Progress Minded and the support they provide throughout the entire apprenticeship Gateway and EPA process.
Amanda (CDP apprentice)
April 2026
Hello, Thankyou for confirming its made it's way safely to you! Could I just thank your team for your support and being so responsive to my endless emails over the last couple of weeks!
Mark (Bolton College)
June 2026
Once again as always thanks for all your support as I said this was a new one so a lot of help was provided to get us to where we need to go especially for the project. Big shout to Owen.

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