Training people.
Supporting organisations.
Strengthening communities.
FFOP brings 20 years of experience in education, employability and workforce development to individuals, communities and organisations.
Focusing First On People
20 Years of Impact
For 20 years, FFOP has supported people into employment, further education and business ownership. This experience informs our education, employability and workforce development programmes.
- over10,000
- People supported into employment
- over3,000
- People supported into further education
- Business startsHundreds
- People helped to start their own businesses
Cumulative outcomes over FFOP’s 20 years of operation. Verified figures supplied by FFOP.
About FFOP
Focusing First On People means starting with the learner, the employer or the community, and building training around what they need. Our 20-year track record connects learning with employment, further education and routes into self-employment.
Our storyTraining & qualifications
- IT & Digital TrainingBeginner skills · Workplace AI · Professional certifications
- English & ESOLEveryday · Academic · Business · Online international English
- Functional SkillsEnglish and Maths · Entry 1 to Level 2
- Health & Social CareEntering or progressing in care
- Taxi & Private HireProfessional driver training
- Enterprise & Self-Employment SupportBusiness start-up · Entrepreneurship · Business planning
Funding AvailableFunded CompTIA Security+ Cybersecurity Training
Develop your cybersecurity knowledge and practical skills through FFOP's CompTIA Security+ training programme. Funding is available for eligible learners, subject to the applicable programme requirements and availability.
- Structured online training
- Courseware and study resources
- Practical labs and practice exams
- Self-paced package £625
What we do
Education & Training
English, beginner digital skills and AI, professional qualifications and vocational training.
Learn more 02Social Impact
Reducing barriers to learning and work, from English and Maths to digital access.
Learn more 03Business Solutions
Employer-funded training, Microsoft Copilot and responsible AI adoption for UK and international teams.
Learn more 04Global Partnerships
International education, online English and proposed UK life, culture and university preparation for student groups.
Learn moreExaminations
Pearson VUE Authorised Test Centre
Alongside our independent certification training, FFOP runs an authorised Pearson VUE test centre in Moss Side, Manchester. Exams are booked through Pearson VUE's official service.
3,000+
Examination Candidates Annually
Windrush Millennium Centre, 70 Alexandra Road, Moss Side, Manchester, M16 7WD
Trusted experience
Organisations We Work With
Our experience spans education, training, examination delivery and publicly funded skills programmes.
