CNet Training, an Uptime Education Company, today announced that the organisation has been recognised as a “Good Provider” by Ofsted, (Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills).
CNet Training leaders were recognized by Ofsted as having extensive experience in the digital infrastructure sector. CNet Training leaders work successfully with employers across the digital infrastructure sector to understand their needs, using insights effectively to design an ambitious apprenticeship curriculum. Apprentices can gain recognized accredited qualifications in addition to their on-the-job training provided by CNet employer partners. Upon completion, students can achieve the international, industry-recognised, and highly valued level 3 award of Certified Network Cable Installer in both copper and fibre cabling and the level 4 professional award of Certified Integrated Infrastructure Technician
“We are pleased to achieve ‘Good Provider’ results from our first Ofsted inspection, said Martin Smith, Vice President, Education Program Management, CNet Training. “I am grateful to our dedicated team, which continues to make a lasting impact on our apprentices throughout their NCI® Apprenticeship experience. Since we launched the Apprenticeship Program, we are proud to have supported our employer partners in identifying, training, and employing highly motivated young professionals. We are committed to building on this success to continue to deliver the best possible outcomes for our apprentices and employers alike.”
This recognition by Ofsted comes at a pivotal time as the UK government continues to strengthen its commitment to apprenticeships and vocational education as vital pathways to addressing skills gaps in critical sectors. With the digital infrastructure and communications industry experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by AI, cloud computing, and data center expansion, CNet Training’s apprenticeship programs directly support the UK’s ambitions to build a skilled workforce capable of maintaining the nation’s position as a leading digital economy.
The ‘Good Provider’ rating validates CNet Training’s role in delivering high-quality technical education that bridges the gap between academic learning and industry requirements, ensuring apprentices are job-ready and equipped with internationally recognized certifications that enhance their career mobility across the global data center and communication sector.
CNet Apprenticeship Programs
CNet Training’s Network Cable Installer apprenticeship is a 12–15-month level 3 program to create the next generation of qualified network cable installation professionals. Launched in 2019, the apprenticeship was designed in collaboration with major companies in the network cabling sector. This recognizes network cable installation as a business role and provides industry-approved certification and qualification to standardize technical education for network cable installers. The Network Cable Installer Apprenticeship is designed for individuals wanting to acquire the knowledge to complete both copper and fibre cable installation projects and to demonstrate the highest levels of skills and expertise in network cabling infrastructures.
Find out more about the Network Cable Installer Apprenticeship.
