UK Partner Talent Services
FY23
UK talent resources to help you grow new and existing
talent in your business
Cloud Decisions
- Build your Microsoft Capability
- Talent Support Scheme
365 Talent Portal
- Outsourced Hiring
- Ultimate Bundle
- Self-Service Hiring
Pareto Law
- Sales Executive Recruitment
Cognitive Group
- Hire experienced Microsoft Talent
- Flexible solutions to help partners scale
Adapt 365
- Talent Recruitment Service
- Placing Microsoft Talent
- Talent Solutions
Recruitment
Technical and Sales
Contents…
Talent Resource
Programmes
QA
- Talent Recruit - Train - Deploy
Cloudgrads by Elastacloud
- Azure Data Engineering Graduate
Talent Solution
Pareto Law
- Graduate Sales Recruitment
- Graduate Talent, Sales Solution
- Business Analyst & Project
Management Contract Resources
Cloud Decisions
- Cloud Bench – Resource
Augmentation
UpSkill Digital
- Inclusive Hiring training
FDM
- Graduates
- Returners to Work
- Ex-Forces
Revolent
- Net New Talent Creation
Microsoft Apprenticeship Network
Digital Training Programme Providers:
- Firebrand
- GK Apprenticeships
- GP Strategies
- Intequal
- QA
Apprenticeships
Recruitment…
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Overview…
A Microsoft Partner, dedicated to talent services, we work closely with partners to build out delivery capabilities
and support Microsoft investments. Working in all 6 solution areas (Azure, Data + AI, Biz Apps, Modern Work,
Security and Digital App + Innovation), we support a diverse list of partners including; Partner of the Year
Winners/Finalists, Azure Expert MSP’s, Inner Circle, SI Partners and even Global Alliance Partners. Within
consulting and services, we help build capability, create new practices and support you to achieve Solutions
Partner Designations and Advanced Specialisms through experienced, emerging and diverse talent. (*See our
case study link below). Working with Microsoft’s GPS from specific partner intro’s, we also help enterprise
partners to achieve strategic business objectives, always with diverse talent strategies at the forefront.
Build out your Microsoft Capability
Cloud Decisions offers specialist talent acquisition to help ‘build your
Microsoft capability’ through services created exclusively for Microsoft
Partners. Delivered by the UK’s first Microsoft certified Talent Specialists,
we help partners source the best Microsoft cloud talent.
Talent acquisition services to help Microsoft partners + SI’s find the best cloud talent across all 6 solutions areas.
Talent advisory and support to meet your diversity commitments to the Partner Pledge. Partner services to
build teams, scale your Microsoft investment, create new solution area practices or project resources to ensure
consulting demand is met.
Read about our Microsoft GPS led introductions, and partner case studies
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Careers
Consulting
Architecture
DevOps Engineers
Project
Delivery
App
Development
Support
Website: https://www.clouddecisions.co.uk/
Email: jamie@clouddecisions.co.uk
Tel: call Jamie Elliss: 07818 447585
Solution Areas
Azure Infra Data + AI Microsoft 365 Security
Business
Applications
Digital App +
Innovation
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Founded by ex-Microsoft employees with deep knowledge of the Microsoft Business Applications and
Dynamics 365 market. 365 Talent Portal have an extensive network of over 10,000 candidates and offer
highly credible and ethical recruitment to Microsoft partners.
End to end management of the hiring process in 3 simple steps:
• Send your requirements: we’ll advise you on your job spec
• Review the screened candidates & give feedback
• Hire the best!
Outsourced Hiring Service
Are you looking for a Business Apps/Dynamics 365 Expert?
The 365 Talent Portal hiring service offers:
• Fast and seamless recruitment of highly skilled candidates
• Extensive Dynamics 365 network and niche experience
• Job advert advice to attract hard to find candidates
• Thorough screening process for excellent role matches
• Looking for more than one role - check out the Ultimate Bundle for cost-effective hiring
• For partner internal recruiters – check our Self-Service Platform for cost-effective hiring
Who is this ideal for?
Any Dynamics 365 or Azure expert, either as a hiring manager or as an applicant.
Microsoft BizApps partners and end-users who are looking for Dynamics 365 candidates.
Website: https://365talentportal.com/
Key contact: Elena Baeva
Email: elena.baeva@365talentportal.com
Tel: 02071 931 455
Free consulting and guidance, only pay for recruitment with a successful hire
Permanent hire: Fees 12.5% of annual salary Contractors: billed with 12.5% markup
What do clients say?
“We really enjoyed working with the team at 365 Talent Portal. They
helped us a lot, to better understand the requirements and best
practices for hiring talent.”
Dirk Arendt, Vice President Dynamics CRM, ORBIS America
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Founded by ex-Microsoft employees with deep knowledge of the Microsoft Business Applications and
Dynamics 365 market. 365 Talent Portal have an extensive network of over 10,000 candidates and offer
highly credible and ethical recruitment to Microsoft partners.
Best of both worlds – outsourced recruitment and/or self-service:
• Hire a candidate through 365 Talent Portal
• . Access the self-service hiring platform – for free
• Reduce further hiring costs by 50% through using the recruiters’ expertise
Hiring Service - Ultimate Bundle
Are you looking to hire multiple Microsoft Biz Apps/Dynamics365
experts? 365 Talent Portal help you grow in a cost-effective way:
Pay on success for your first hire (£8,000) then benefit from our:
• 12 months ULTIMATE BUNDLE AND HIRE FOR FREE OR HALF-PRICE:
• FREE BONUS: 1 year hiring platform access (worth £2,940 at no extra
cost)
• For recruiters help - 50% discounted recruitment fee (6.25% instead of
12.5%)
• If you have internal recruiters – check out the Self-Service Platform for cost-effective hiring
Who is this ideal for?
Microsoft BizApps partners who are looking for Dynamics 365 candidates
Companies who are growing fast and have more than one open role
Companies who like to be in control of their recruitment and to have options (self-service or recruiters)
Flexible recruitment on your terms
1st hire: £8,000 fixed fee
Subsequent hires FREE through our
platform
Subsequent hires ½ price through
our recruiters
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Notices…
Website: https://365talentportal.com/
Key contact: Elena Baeva
Email: elena.baeva@365talentportal.com
Tel: 02071 931 455
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365 Talent Portal have an extensive network of over 10,000 recruitment candidates, all accessible using their
low cost membership plan.
A self-service plan offering employers' access to this extensive network. Join as a member and you can:
• Post available jobs in the portal
• Search for candidates
• Hire the best, directly on a self serve basis
Hiring Portal – Self Service
Are you looking for a source of Microsoft Dynamics 365 talent for your
internal recruiters? 365 Talent Portal self-service platform offers:
• Post unlimited job adverts
• Search for talent from the 10,000+ Dynamics 365 candidates (UK
based or international) using this low-cost membership plan
• Hire the best candidates directly at no extra cost per hire
Who is this ideal for?
Microsoft BizApps partners and end-users who are looking for Dynamics 365 candidates
Companies who like to be in control of their recruitment and have internal resources to publish roles,
search through profiles and contact the candidates
Flexible recruitment on your terms
One month £350 3 months £945 12 months £2,940
• Looking for more than one role - check our Ultimate Bundle for cost-effective hiring
Details…
Good to know…
Notices…
Website: https://365talentportal.com/
Key contact: Elena Baeva
Email: elena.baeva@365talentportal.com
Tel: 02071 931 455
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As functional specialists in sales the Pareto Law search team can boast an outstanding 3:1 interview to offer
ratio.
The team comprises of high calibre, experienced business professionals with an extensive knowledge and
understanding of the technology sector. They can identify and assess top talent which is well matched to
each client need. Find out more about the Executive Recruitment Process.
Sales Executive Recruitment
Pareto Law has been at the forefront of senior sales and commercial
hiring and executive sales recruitment for more than a decade.
Working with CEOs, MDs and Sales and Marketing Directors in some of
the most sales-oriented, demanding businesses across the world.
• Specialists in sales and commercial recruitment
• Extensive global network of the top sales and commercial professionals in technology
• Thorough search and robust assessment process leading to 3:1 interview to offer ratio
What do clients say?
“Pareto understood our business requirements and took on board our company culture in order to
really hone their search to provide us with candidates who were relevant and engaged with our
opportunities. They handled the heavy lifting of the recruitment drive efficiently and were a
pleasure to work with.”
Head of People Operations
Fast Growth / Scale-up Global Software Organisation
Executive Recruitment Process
Detailed brief
Mapping the
market
Candidate
Search
Market
Intelligence
Suitability
and
Assessment
Selection and
negotiation
Ensure
successful
start
Website: https://www.pareto.co.uk/
Email: info@pareto.co.uk
Tel: 0333 920 3093
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Outcome: Utilise our expertise: we will frame your positioning so you don't
lose out to competitors and with a network built up over 14 years, we can
quickly introduce you to those hard-to-find experienced professionals and
subject matter experts.
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Service offering
Cognitive Group have helped multiple small to medium sized enterprises to grow into large Microsoft Partner
businesses by putting together and executing world class recruitment strategies and campaigns.
Using advanced data and analytics, combined with market knowledge, they can address your skills gaps or
diversity challenges, ensuring you stay competitive by opening up new talent avenues and enlightening your
approach to hiring.
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Hire Experienced Microsoft Talent
As the market is re-bounding Cognitive Group are seeing a 15 year high in demand, so
it's no surprise there is a challenge in hiring top tier talent. Perhaps you already have a
good team in place, but want to enhance your offering and increase your capacity to
deliver? Or, maybe you are looking to build out a new capability within the Microsoft
stack? With Cognitive Group you access 14 years experience recruiting solely for
Microsoft technology as a trusted advisor.
Who is this ideal for? Partners looking to scale or those in need of experienced talent to support them in the
successful delivery of Microsoft projects. Click below to hear how these organisations scaled by hiring
experienced talent or here for more client stories
Website: https://www.cognitive-group.com/
Key contact: Megan Hunter, Engagement Lead
Email: megan.hunter@cognitive-group.com
Tel: 020 358 7772
Recruitment across the full Microsoft stack
Dynamics 365
F&O and CE
Azure Data Platform Power Platform
Microsoft 365 and
Business Applications
Azure
Experienced Microsoft Hires
Functional Lead Solution Architect Practice Manager Programme Dir.
Functional
Architects
Change Manager
DevOps Engineer Trainer Tester Pre-Sales Developer Business Analyst
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Outcome: Having worked with many of the top tier Microsoft
professionals throughout their careers and supporting them into more
senior positions as their skills evolve, Cognitive Group can quickly
introduce you to key hires that will anchor your project and/or form a
base for future scaling of your organisation.
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Service offering
Cognitive Group have experience and reach, so you don’t need to rely on searching for the right skills. They
will quickly introduce you to candidates that have the exact niche skills that your project or practice might
require. Their network of experts becomes your company bench.
Flexible Recruitment to help Partners scale
Are you having to delay or turn away business due to lack of available
specialist talent? Do you have projects ramping up and need to assemble
a team quickly, or are you unable to find employees fast enough?
Then perhaps you need a flexible workforce solution so that you can
scale up and down easily. Given how intimately Cognitive Group know
the market they can get shortlists over within 30 minutes and hired
within a day.
Who is this ideal for? Partners looking to scale rapidly, or in need of flexible resource solutions to be able to
adjust to market fluctuations.
Click below to hear Craig’s experience and see how he’s been supported with a £30m Dynamics project.
Offering benefits
Access to the largest Microsoft network Assemble your team rapidly Scale up and down with ease
Experienced Microsoft Hires
3,000 Microsoft projects
resourced
67,000 registered Microsoft
professionals
500 clients supported
14 years Microsoft
experience
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Website: https://www.cognitive-group.com/
Key contact: Megan Hunter, Engagement Lead
Email: megan.hunter@cognitive-group.com
Tel: 020 358 7772
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Project leaders are often looking to complete projects on time, and under budget.
Adapt 365 empower project leaders by recruiting expert Microsoft talent.
Our connections have been built through years of networking across the Microsoft community.
Talent that we love to work with include:
Functional Consultants - Project Managers / Programme Directors - Developers / Programmers / Software
Engineers - Technical Managers / Technical Directors - Solution Architects / Solution Analysts - Operations
Managers / Operations Directors - C-level and leadership positions - Contract and permanent jobs.
We cover the UK, Mainland Europe and the US
Offering:
• Talent sourced to suit your needs, using a network of 1000s of leaders
• Ongoing support for your business and talent requirements
• Covering all module specialties: Finance, Trade and Logistics, Retail, Talent, Customer Engagement, AI
Good to know…
Talent Recruitment Service
Adapt 365 enable project leaders to recruit and retain the best Microsoft talent,
helping the business to complete projects on time where there are gaps in
resource or capacity.
Adapt 365 source flexible short term, fixed cost, technical talent
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Who is this ideal for?
Any D365 or Azure expert, either as a hiring manager or as an applicant.
"I have had the utmost pleasure of being represented by Adapt 365. If you care about your personal
brand image, understand the importance of your placement matching your goals, personality, and work
ethics, want straight answers and a quick turnaround, then Adapt 365 is your recruiter.” Solutions
Architect, 848 Group
Website: https://adapt-365.com/
Email: jamie@adapt-365.com
Tel: +44 161 513 2819
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Whether you’re looking for Contract or Perm roles, we have access to:
Candidates that we place:
✓ Functional Consultants
✓ Project Managers / Programme Directors
✓ Developers / Programmers / Software Engineers
✓ Technical Managers / Technical Directors
✓ Solution Architects / Solution Analysts
✓ Operations Managers / Operations Directors
✓ C-level and leadership positions - Contract and permanent jobs.
Get in touch with Adapt 365 if you’re looking for a new role.
Good to know…
Placing Microsoft Talent
Adapt 365 are a global staffing supplier focused on Microsoft: D365 | M365 |
Azure. Adapt 365 are talent specialists who understand the Microsoft
ecosystem; our team of dedicated head-hunters offer world-class experience
and market knowledge.
Notices…
Who is this ideal for?
Microsoft experts who are looking to get involved with new Microsoft projects.
"I have had the utmost pleasure of being represented by Adapt 365. If you care about your personal
brand image, understand the importance of your placement matching your goals, personality, and work
ethics, want straight answers and a quick turnaround, then Adapt 365 is your recruiter.” Solutions
Architect, 848 Group
Website: https://adapt-365.com/
Email: jamie@adapt-365.com
Tel: +44 161 513 2819
Enterprise projects
Partners and End Users
Fast
-growth companies
Huge international businesses
Across the Microsoft tech stack
UK, US and European roles
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BENCH_365 - Our Microsoft Partner product, Bench_365, enables consulting brands to maximise
opportunities, now and in the future; never needing to wait for bench talent to become free.
PROJECT_365 - Statement of Works enables clients to parcel elements of work to outsource. Such
Outcome based project delivery = the modern alternative to: Expensive consultancy options | Release
internal teams to do other core tasks | Speed up roll outs
ADAPT-IN / MULTI-HIRE DELIVERY - Adapt-In is our multi-hire solution for organisations needing to scale
up permanent Microsoft Dynamics teams, either over time or with intense urgency. By building bespoke
talent-pooling campaigns, we turn reactive hiring into a pro-active solution
ADAPT [TAAS] (TALENT AS A SERVICE) - Talent as a Service is the ‘Outsourced In-house’ solution for
companies engaged in significant (20+) implementation programmes.
Get in touch with Adapt 365 if you’re looking for talent.
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Talent Solutions
Adapt 365 are a global staffing supplier focused on Microsoft: D365 | M365 |
Azure. With offices based in Manchester (HQ) and the USA we recognised a
need for change in the way we act as a Dynamics talent partner. Using a blend
of forward-thinking technology, solutions and relationship building we are the
talent supplier of choice for Microsoft software projects.
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Who is this ideal for?
Microsoft partners and users who are looking to build talent teams for their projects.
“Adapt 365 listens carefully, works proactively and supports people through the whole process, always
checking in and being available for any questions. Transparent, full of passion and dedication. I would
recommend Adapt 365 to any professional in the Microsoft world.” Global Programme Director
Website: https://adapt-365.com/
Email: jamie@adapt-365.com
Tel: +44 161 513 2819
Talent resource
programmes…
• QA is the only BCS-accredited technical training academy
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How can this solution support you?
QA specialists, ready to deploy, are trained in the latest digital skills, including devops, cloud, RPA, and
software automation.
Solution elements:
• Recruit: All candidates go through predictive A.I. screening, telephone discussions, face-to-face
interviews and technical assessments with QA to ensure they are of the highest calibre before we recruit
them.
• Train: All recruits undergo an intensive 12-week academy programme consisting of multiple technical
modules. After learning a set of fundamental skills, each recruit then specialises in a particular skillset
• Deploy: Following graduation and deployment, we ensure our talent continues to develop and learn
‘Recruit > Train > Deploy’ Talent Hiring Solution
The QA Talent model of Recruit, Train, Deploy is a unique hiring solution
for businesses.
QA’s model means that by handling the recruitment, training and
administration associated with talent hiring, they effectively reduce the
risks and costs of hiring and enable a business to rapidly scale its
technical project delivery capability.
Why use this solution?
Website: https://www.qa.com/organisations/qa-talent/
Tel: +44 (0)345 074 7995 or
Use the contact form at the bottom of this page
QA expertise and solution value
Overcome skills
gaps
Remove hiring
headaches
Access a
geographically
flexible solution
Reduce hiring
admin costs
Retain
knowledge/IP with
flexible resourcing
Using this model, you will avoid IR35 risks associated with contractors
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• Mitigates risk of project failure between 60%- 100%
• Reduces the cost of selection and recruitment by at least 25%
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With a solution cost: from £295 per day
Cloudgrads as a solution includes:
• a comprehensive learning and development programme
• coaching and mentoring aligned to Microsoft Associate certification as an outcome
• architecture and solution expert consultancy by Elastacloud technical leaders
• Mitigation of project failure risk; re-work costs and data governance issues
• Enabling a business to invest in their future growth without forgoing the evolving skills gaps in their
workforce, allowing both their company and employees to grow.
• Elastacloud consultancy, with 10+ years experience in real-world business value delivery, implants into
the workforce to deliver to goals and drive the ripple effect.
Azure Data Engineering - Graduate Talent Solution
Cloudgrads is a 12-month managed service offer from Elastacloud.
How can Cloudgrads support your business?
By mitigating project risk and offering a full-time graduate, Data Engineer
resource (to transfer to employment after 12 months).
• Grads are employed with the partner/client in mind, depending on need but fast start
• Students should have prior experience of using Microsoft 365:
Website: https://www.cloudgrads.tech/
Email: cloudgrads@elastacloud.com
Tel: 020 358 7772
Why Cloudgrads by Elastacloud
Reduces the cost of
selection and
recruitment by at
least 25%
Innovative customer
centric companies
deliver 20%+ higher
EBIT
Expert Azure
consultancy
wrapper with access
to data IP products
Forges a vested
partnership
between two
companies
50% lower cost than
contractors and
IR35 compliant
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As functional specialists in sales the Pareto search team can boast an outstanding 3:1 interview to offer ratio.
The team comprises of high calibre, experienced business professionals with an extensive knowledge and
understanding of the technology sector. They can identify and assess top talent which is well matched to
each client need. Find out more about the Executive Recruitment Process here.
Sales Executive Recruitment
Pareto has been at the forefront of senior sales and commercial hiring
and executive sales recruitment for more than a decade.
Working with CEOs, MDs and Sales and Marketing Directors in some of
the most sales-oriented, demanding businesses across the world.
• Specialists in sales and commercial recruitment
• Extensive global network of the top sales and commercial professionals in technology
• Thorough search and robust assessment process leading to 3:1 interview to offer ratio
What do clients say?
“Pareto understood our business requirements and took on board our company culture in order to
really hone their search to provide us with candidates who were relevant and engaged with our
opportunities. They handled the heavy lifting of the recruitment drive efficiently and were a
pleasure to work with.”
Head of People Operations
Fast Growth / Scale-up Global Software Organisation
Executive Recruitment Process
Detailed brief
Mapping the
market
Candidate
Search
Market
Intelligence
Suitability
and
Assessment
Selection and
negotiation
Ensure
successful
start
Website: https://www.pareto.co.uk/
Email: info@pareto.co.uk
Tel: 0333 920 3093
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- Do you want to increase new business and channel pipeline?
- Do you want to free up more of your senior salespeople’s time to focus on closing?
- Is there low hanging fruit that is currently being missed?
- Are you tired of recruiting salespeople that over promise and under deliver?
- Do you want to grow people organically in a cost-effective way in the shape of your top performers?
Pareto graduates can help with that…
Graduate Talent, Sales Solution
Since 1995, Pareto have delivered the top 20% of sales talent into leading
industries around the globe.
Each year they place over 2,000 exceptional graduates into a range of
sales-oriented roles from new business to account management.
• 35,000 candidates placed into roles
• Market leader in graduate sales recruitment
• Monthly: 30,000 applications, 1,500 screened at assessment days, and 200 placed.
• 93% success rate Year 1, 86% success rate Year 2
Whether you opt for the government funded approach or the modular program – each of our
graduates are provided with up-to-date, world-class sales training both face-to-face and digitally.
Our unique approach offers each graduate 128 combined hours of industry-renowned training to
accelerate their success. If you are interested in hiring sales graduates
check out the Pareto Sales Graduate Process.
Sales Graduate Process
Consultation Marketing Assessment days
Blended training
approach
Success
management
Details…
Good to know…
Notices…
Website: https://www.pareto.co.uk/
Email: info@pareto.co.uk
Tel: 0333 920 3093
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Our Change, Transformation & Technology project resource allow our clients to cherry-pick their change
management professionals from our talented cohort. With over 35,000 applications per month, we do more
than put bums on seats. Our accelerated learning training plan allows pre-assessed candidates to undertake
intensive technical training, equipping them with multiple industry certifications before deployment. And we
don’t stop there. Each Pareto candidate is supported by a structured soft skills training program, and ongoing
coaching sessions - providing a continuous development pathway
Find out more about Pareto Project Solutions process here.
Business Analyst and Project Management
Contract Resources
Providing the future of talent for the Change, Transformation and digital
projects in your business. Are you in need of a qualified and talent project
resource? Do you need business analysts, project managers, PMO
analysts, change managers, product owners or other capability for your
teams? Fear no. Pareto Project Solutions offers just that.
• Assessing, placing and training early career talent since 1995
• Part of Randstad, €23bn T/O Global HR Solutions Provider
• Consistent talent pool to choose from
What do their clients say?
“Pareto has been an effective business partner, helping us to reach high calibre talent with the right
mental attitude.”
Marc Philippo, Sales Director, Dovetail
Qualifications provided
APMG
Change
Management
BCS Business
Analysis
PRINCE2
Foundation
Scrum.org
Professional
Scrum Master
Business
Process
Mapping
Requirements
engineering
Soft Skills
Coaching
Details…
Good to know…
Notices…
Website: https://www.pareto.co.uk/
Email: info@pareto.co.uk
Tel: 0333 920 3093
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How can it support you?
Customer demand for digital transformation and cloud adoption, and therefore the skills to deliver this, is
still growing. It is creating a unique demand for Microsoft talent in consultancy, delivery and services.
Cloud-Bench offers Microsoft resource and skills augmentation as a solution:
• Built around a Partners specific engagement models and skill requirements
• Creating a bespoke pre-vetted and NDA assigned pool of Microsoft resources
• Positioned to ensure the shortfall between consulting and sales is easily and swiftly met when required
• Fixed daily costs, offering pre-agreed consulting & delivery rate cards
• All our talent specialists are Microsoft Certified to understand their subjects in depth
Talent Augmentation with 'Cloud Bench'
Flexible, short term, fixed cost, technical talent available
Cloud-Bench is a new short term, fixed cost resource service from Cloud
Decisions, enabling UK Partners to meet increased demands in
consulting services plus delivery in the current economic climate.
Find out more here
Who is this ideal for?
Partners looking to meet increased demands during busy consulting periods, and seeking a risk-free
alternative in this economic climate
See what some of the Cloud Decisions clients say, read some of the latest case studies
• Cloud-Bench is a Microsoft specific talent service, created exclusively for Microsoft Partners
Details…
Good to know…
Notices…
Website: https://www.clouddecisions.co.uk/
Email: jamie@clouddecisions.co.uk
Tel: call Jamie Elliss: 07818 447585
Talent Acquisition
Azure
Infrastructure
Azure
DevOps
Modern
Workplace
Security
+ Identity
Azure Data
Services
Dynamics365
Power
Platform
Good to know…
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Hire Right
Inclusive Hiring training from UpSkill Digital
Struggling to attract the best talent for your business? Inclusive hiring can help.
The recruitment market is more competitive than ever, and diverse and inclusive
workplaces are a key priority for top talent, so if your hiring processes - from
advertising, to interviewing through to onboarding - aren’t as inclusive as they
could be, chances are, you’re missing out on some amazing talent.
Hire Right, UpSkill Digital’s inclusive hiring in tech training programme, can help
your Talent Acquisition teams and hiring managers attract, onboard and engage
diverse - and previously not included - talent pools.
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Website: www.upskilldigital.com
Email: michael@upskilldigital.com
Tel: 0207 846 6190
Who is this training for?
Talent Acquisition professionals, Hiring Managers and People Managers involved in the end-to-end
recruitment process.
What do our clients say?
“UpSkill were a great partner to support us on our Diversity & Inclusion journey. They were easy to work with
and were able to build confidence in our hiring managers and talent acquisition professionals to challenge
their biases. They tailored their content to suit our culture and their coaches were very personable and
insightful.”
Head of Talent Acquisition, BT Plc
Hire Right provides hands-on, outcome-driven training, across three modules, which can be delivered together
or separately. Designed and delivered by experts who have trained the likes of Microsoft, NTT, TikTok and
Samsung, each module includes various simulation activities that allow attendees to practice their skills and
knowledge in a safe, secure and shame free environment.
Outcomes:
● Understand the barriers faced by marginalised groups when it comes to landing tech roles
● Explore techniques for tapping into more diverse candidate pools
● Create inclusive recruitment and bias-free interview processes
● Discover top tips for nurturing and retaining diverse talent once in the organisation
Part 1
Attracting Diverse
Talent
Part 2
Inclusive
Hiring
Part 3
Inclusive
Onboarding
90-120 minute workshop
Upto: 16 ppl
Partner cost per workshop: £1,875*
* block booking discounts available
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Business Ready Tech Talent Trained to your Needs
Graduates
FDM is a strategic talent partner, with extensive industry experience and
access to a diverse pool of resources, helping you build a sustainable talent
pipeline.
FDM’s skilled trainers lead industry-specific courses to prepare graduates
for a successful career in tech and help you fill your skills gap.
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Website: https://www.fdmgroup.com/
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 07713 321346
FDM provides you with a reliable talent pipeline, available on-demand and across a variety of skill sets and levels
of experience:
• Graduate talent is carefully selected through an extensive recruitment process
• Partnership with 200+ universities globally to create a consistent pipeline of high-calibre candidates
• All consultants go through the FDM Academy, which consists of foundation training covering professional
skills, Excel and SQL and specialised training in areas like Software Development, Cloud, Software Testing and
more
• FDM Consultants are committed to two-year placements on client site, during which they are fully supported
by FDM and continue to upskill. At the end of their contract, consultants can transfer permanently in the
client’s team
Why work with FDM?
30+ Years of
experience
Diverse
talent
pipeline
Local and
flexible
talent
Business
ready talent
Niche skill set
and tailored
training
Complete and
speedy
recruitment
Reduced
risk
FDM offers three different engagement options:
Traditional: clients can select consultants from the FDM Academy, available for immediate onboarding Tailored:
FDM can create customised training curriculum to address specific client needs
Agile Pods: multi-disciplinary teams, solving real-scenario problems following Scrum methodologies
FDM is the first company to achieve Tech Industry Gold accreditation in partnership with TechSkills.
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Business Ready Tech Talent Trained to your Needs
Returners to Work
FDM is a strategic talent partner, with extensive industry experience and
access to a diverse pool of resources, helping you build a sustainable
talent pipeline.
The Returners Programme provides you with experienced professionals
who are returning to work after a break in their careers.
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The FDM Returners Programme recruits individuals who have industry or technology experience of at least
five years and who have taken a career break.
• Consultants receive seven weeks of comprehensive training to refresh their existing skills and build new
in-demand skills
• The FDM training model consists of foundation training, covering professional skills, Excel and SQL and
specialised training in areas like Project Management, Business Analysis and Agile.
• Continuous support and development opportunities are available to the returners, even when deployed
on client site
• Our candidates are committed to two-year placements on client site, after which can transfer
permanently with the clients’ teams
FDM Returners typically have 10-15 years of experience and professional background in accounting, law or
finance, allowing them to seamlessly join your teams and take on senior roles with minimal risk.
Why work with FDM?
30+ Years of
experience
Diverse
talent
pipeline
Local and
flexible
talent
Business
ready talent
Niche skill set
and tailored
training
Complete and
speedy
recruitment
Reduced
risk
• 250+ careers started on the programme since its inception
• The FDM Returners Programme was found in 2016
“FDM’s Returners Programme has been really beneficial to News UK. It is an excellent way of bringing people
and businesses looking for talented and experienced individuals together.”
Paul Wilson, Programme and Portfolio Director, News UK
Website: https://www.fdmgroup.com/
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 07713 321346
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Business Ready Tech Talent Trained to your Needs
Ex-forces
FDM is a strategic talent partner, with extensive industry experience and
access to a diverse pool of resources, helping you build a sustainable
talent pipeline.
The FDM Ex-forces Programme helps those who have served to
transition into a civilian career. You can benefit from these individuals'
leadership and teamwork skills and life experience.
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FDM recognised that its training model can benefit and support ex-military personnel from all service branches
and founded the Ex-Forces Programme in 2014.
• Ex-forces consultants have the experience and transferable skills that can help clients with their business
problems.
• The programme has two pathways: Military Mountie, following the same path as graduate consultants and
Advanced Programme, complementing leadership, management and project delivery experience.
Why work with FDM?
30+ Years of
experience
Diverse
talent
pipeline
Local and
flexible
talent
Business
ready talent
Niche skill set
and tailored
training
Complete and
speedy
recruitment
Reduced
risk
• 600+ consultants placed on the programme since its start
• 170+ have transitioned to permanent roles with our clients in the UK
• FDM is a MoD Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award winner
FDM Ex-forces consultants are in high demand among our clients as they have remarkable problem-
solving skills and the ability to work under pressure and they are often chosen for roles as Scrum Masters
and Product Owners within project delivery environments.
Website: https://www.fdmgroup.com/
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 07713 321346
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Revolent: Net new talent creation
Revolent cross-train experienced IT professionals or industry experts for
careers as Microsoft consultants. We fully align to our customers’
needs, collaborating with you to recruit, train, certify and deploy talent
across a 2 year programme.
Our training is led by MCTs and incorporates modules unique to your
business for seamless integration. Our Revols join our customers as a
billable resource from day 1 of deployment, and continue their
professional development throughout the programme.
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Website: www.revolentgroup.com
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 0191 338 7549 Sam Cook, Head of Customer Success
Hire
We source and
hire talent
according to your
requirements.
Thanks to our
proven sourcing
strategies over 950
applications to our
programme every
week.
Train
10 weeks
classroom based
training led by
Microsoft-
accredited trainers.
Modules
customised to
simulate your
business
environment,
including Tech
Labs, with
opportunities for
cultural
integration.
Place
Your cohort begins
work onsite having
achieved 2
certifications
minimum. We
manage all payroll
and onboarding
administration.
Develop
Cohort continues
professional
development and
further training
with us whilst
onsite with you.
Individuals’
training plans
based on their
skills and your
requirements.
Convert
Your cohort
‘graduates’ our
programme at 24
months and can
transfer to you as
a permanent
employee for no
additional cost.
Winner: Diversity Employer of the Year 2021, Computing Women in Tech Excellence
Winner: Training Scheme of the Year 2020, Computing Rising Star Awards
Best Places To Work 2020/2021, The Job Crowd
- We hire and train throughout Europe and have offices in the US, Canada and Australia. Our services can be
delivered fully remote.
- Our services are ideal for partners looking to scale rapidly, who may be restricted by the wider talent
shortage.
- We cover the full Microsoft product set across our learning tracks.
- We design inclusive attraction and retention strategies, bringing diverse net new talent into the Microsoft
community
- We partner with Microsoft on skilling initiatives such as the digital transformation ready programme.
Digital
Apprenticeships…
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Microsoft Apprenticeship Network
The Microsoft Apprenticeship Network
Through the Microsoft Apprenticeship Network, we work with our diverse ecosystem of
partners, customers and training providers to create high quality and effective apprenticeships
that enable employers to take advantage of governed programmes, available funding and
extensive expertise in delivering programmes that will enable employers to remain
competitive and for apprentices to power their potential.
Since launching in 2010, the Microsoft Apprenticeship Network has empowered almost 30,000
apprentices to build a career in technology.
Microsoft Apprenticeship Network
Microsoft Apprenticeship Connector
Apprenticeships provide promising, motivated people with an opportunity to kickstart a
fulfilling career.
Apprenticeships combine a real job with qualification-led training and the opportunity to put
skills into practice.
Digital careers exist in every industry and every sector of the economy – from finance,
fashion, and healthcare, to manufacturing, charities, sports clubs and government – not just
in the technology industry.
According to Microsoft’s research, apprentices see their programme as a way to learn new
skills and drive social mobility – 42% come from lower social class backgrounds – as well as
an opportunity for personal development.
Read more about how apprentices can help build
competitive advantage
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Firebrand
Firebrand Training is a global digital and technology training provider.
Offering a multitude of technologies, ranging from cyber security to data,
Firebrand have delivered award-winning IT apprenticeships since 2011.
Firebrand specialises in accelerated learning.
This means employers are ensured their apprentices receive all of their technical training in a speedy fashion,
getting certified in a shorter timeframe, and consequently spend less time out of their working environment,
compared to other training providers, over the course of their apprenticeship.
Find out more about Firebrand
with the Microsoft Apprenticeship Connector
Apprenticeship Training Providers can be Further Education colleges, Higher Education institutions or
independent training providers.
Their delivery of apprenticeships is regulated by government.
Microsoft works with selected Apprenticeship Training Providers who are qualified to deliver specialist
training on Microsoft technologies within their programmes.
These organisations use learning resources developed by Microsoft which support their apprentices to
build industry-ready skills in Microsoft technologies. Their training is delivered by experienced
professionals who are Microsoft Certified Trainers, and apprentices put this training into practice in their
work.
If your organisation is working with Microsoft technologies,
and you need to grow your digital workforce, the Microsoft
Apprenticeship Connector and the listed training providers,
can help you recruit and build new capability through digital
apprenticeships with Microsoft technology.
Visit the Microsoft Apprenticeship Network site
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GKA
GK Apprenticeships are a leading Digital route apprenticeship training provider.
GK Apprenticeships team of highly skilled consultants support employers across the UK, providing a
bespoke approach to apprenticeship delivery and tailored IT Talent recruitment.
This offers apprentices the opportunity to develop their IT careers, supported by vocationally competent
development coaches and incorporating Microsoft certifications.
GKA’s aim is to develop the next IT generation, enabling them to become both certified and industry
qualified within their ICT area. Their expertise includes; Cybersecurity, DevOps, Data Analytics, Cloud,
Networking and Infrastructure, IT Technical Sales, Software Engineering, Unified Communications and
Project Management.
.
Apprenticeship Training Providers can be Further Education colleges, Higher Education institutions or
independent training providers.
Their delivery of apprenticeships is regulated by government.
Microsoft works with selected Apprenticeship Training Providers who are qualified to deliver specialist
training on Microsoft technologies within their programmes.
These organisations use learning resources developed by Microsoft which support their apprentices to
build industry-ready skills in Microsoft technologies. Their training is delivered by experienced
professionals who are Microsoft Certified Trainers, and apprentices put this training into practice in their
work.
Find out more about GK Apprenticeships
with the Microsoft Apprenticeship Connector
If your organisation is working with Microsoft technologies,
and you need to grow your digital workforce, the Microsoft
Apprenticeship Connector and the listed training providers,
can help you recruit and build new capability through digital
apprenticeships with Microsoft technology.
Visit the Microsoft Apprenticeship Network site
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GP Strategies
GP Strategies have been delivering training programmes, that help to take careers to the next level and
drive business growth, for over 25 years.
GP Strategies Training Ltd. is part of the GP Strategies Corporation, a global training and performance
improvement provider.
GP Strategies is an apprenticeship training provider with a reputation for delivering high quality
apprenticeships, employability programmes, traineeships, commercial courses and managed support
services across the UK. With over 25 years’ experience implementing learning solutions, plans, and
processes, we leverage expertise from all areas of our business, and develop L&D strategies to ensure you
get the most out of your apprenticeship journey.
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Apprenticeship Training Providers can be Further Education colleges, Higher Education institutions or
independent training providers.
Their delivery of apprenticeships is regulated by government.
Microsoft works with selected Apprenticeship Training Providers who are qualified to deliver specialist
training on Microsoft technologies within their programmes.
These organisations use learning resources developed by Microsoft which support their apprentices to
build industry-ready skills in Microsoft technologies. Their training is delivered by experienced
professionals who are Microsoft Certified Trainers, and apprentices put this training into practice in their
work.
Find out more about GP Strategies
with the Microsoft Apprenticeship Connector
If your organisation is working with Microsoft technologies,
and you need to grow your digital workforce, the Microsoft
Apprenticeship Connector and the listed training providers,
can help you recruit and build new capability through digital
apprenticeships with Microsoft technology.
Visit the Microsoft Apprenticeship Network site
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Intequal
Intequal is a specialist provider of interactive IT, digital and data apprenticeship and skills training with years
of experience successfully matching candidates to different business clients and organisational cultures.
Intequal is passionate about working with all kinds of industry sectors to provide employment opportunities
for those enthusiastic individuals looking to begin an exciting ‘in-demand’ career in digitally based
occupations like IT helpdesk engineers, software developers, digital marketers and data analysts.
Successful candidates will benefit from an excellent employment experience with a good quality local
company blended with expert-led online group training sessions delivered through the latest collaborative
tech tools such as Microsoft Teams.
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Apprenticeship Training Providers can be Further Education colleges, Higher Education institutions or
independent training providers.
Their delivery of apprenticeships is regulated by government.
Microsoft works with selected Apprenticeship Training Providers who are qualified to deliver specialist
training on Microsoft technologies within their programmes.
These organisations use learning resources developed by Microsoft which support their apprentices to
build industry-ready skills in Microsoft technologies. Their training is delivered by experienced
professionals who are Microsoft Certified Trainers, and apprentices put this training into practice in their
work.
Find out more about Intequal
with the Microsoft Apprenticeship Connector
If your organisation is working with Microsoft technologies,
and you need to grow your digital workforce, the Microsoft
Apprenticeship Connector and the listed training providers,
can help you recruit and build new capability through digital
apprenticeships with Microsoft technology.
Visit the Microsoft Apprenticeship Network site
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QA Apprenticeships
QA: The UK’s leading tech skills provider
QA lead with the development of skills and capabilities for everyone from apprentices to business leaders.
We empower over a quarter of a million learners every year to thrive in the workplace. Because we exist at
the forefront of the digital revolution, we can provide the skills needed to build a new digital culture and to
enrich society — one learner at a time.
QA have been working with Microsoft since 2009 and have been offering apprenticeship programmes for
just as long. We have delivered apprenticeships to in excess of 30,000 learners across the UK in the last
decade and through a combination of coaching and digital learning consultancy services on a per learner
basis we are uniquely positioned to motivate our learners to completion and achievement of their aims in a
way that suits their learning style
Apprenticeship Training Providers can be Further Education colleges, Higher Education institutions or
independent training providers.
Their delivery of apprenticeships is regulated by government.
Microsoft works with selected Apprenticeship Training Providers who are qualified to deliver specialist
training on Microsoft technologies within their programmes.
These organisations use learning resources developed by Microsoft which support their apprentices to
build industry-ready skills in Microsoft technologies. Their training is delivered by experienced
professionals who are Microsoft Certified Trainers, and apprentices put this training into practice in their
work.
Find out more about QA Apprenticeships
with the Microsoft Apprenticeship Connector
If your organisation is working with Microsoft technologies,
and you need to grow your digital workforce, the Microsoft
Apprenticeship Connector and the listed training providers,
can help you recruit and build new capability through digital
apprenticeships with Microsoft technology.
Visit the Microsoft Apprenticeship Network site
