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Central Training Academy, a local training provider has been helping young people start their careers and working lives for more than forty years.

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Your opinion matters to us. We like to speak to our learners regularly and gain their feedback and any suggestions for improvement. Our learners are our customers and Central pride themselves on offering a high level of customer service to our learners.

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16-19 Vulnerable Person Bursary

Get Extra Support with the Vulnerable Person Bursary

October 13, 2025

If you are thinking of starting a course with Central Training Academy, or you are already with us, you may be eligible for the vulnerable person bursary. Get help with travel, meals and other course-related expenses.

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Student Travel Discounts: Save Money While You Study

October 9, 2025

Getting to college shouldn’t break the bank! There are loads of student travel discounts available to help you get to your local Central Training Academy via bus, train and tube. Here’s how to cut the costs.

Football coaching course in Clacton-on-Sea with Central Training Academy and FC Clacton

Central Training Academy x FC Clacton: Exciting 1-Year Football Coaching Course

October 9, 2025

We’ve partnered with FC Clacton to launch a new Sports Training Programme for 16–19s in Clacton. Train at the club, get qualifications, and start your coaching career.

“Young learners, particularly those on Traineeships, quickly build their confidence and resilience. Most progress to an apprenticeship or directly into work”

“Staff work well with employers to identify their business needs and employers value the skills apprentices develop”

“Learners identified with learning difficulties are supported effectively and as a result these learners achieve as well as their peers”

Why Choose Us

leading training provider in Essex and SE

Central training has been providing training for young people starting their careers and working lives for forty years.

During this time learners have progressed in their roles, progressed to higher learning opportunities, higher paid jobs and some have become employers themselves. We ensure that we listen to our learners to gain valuable feedback that we utilise to make positive changes and meet the needs of learners.

Professional Tutors

Staff employed at Central are highly qualified, experienced and dedicated to enriching our students’ lives. The teaching teams ensure their skills up always up to date by completing continual professional development courses.

Decades of experience

Central Training Group was started by Martin Kolton in 1983. The Board of Directors collective years of employment add up to an impressive 120 years of experience. Learners benefit from the amassed skills and experience of the Central team.

Access to top Employers

Central Training have close working relationships with employers who are leaders and specialists in their industries. Learners benefit from gaining high class work experience and start their careers with prestigious employers.

There’s Gold In them skills

We can help you gain qualifications and get your career off the ground with quality training – whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned pro.

At Central Training Group, staff are passionate about supporting their learners to achieve their career goals. Central Training Group employ staff who have gained high level qualifications and expertise in their vocational area. Tutors work alongside the support team to ensure that their learners have all they need to succeed.

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