> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.beyondthejob.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How Purchasing Access for Apprentices Works

> A clear walkthrough of how training providers enquire, select a licence model, and activate Beyond the Job access for their apprentice cohorts.

Buying access to Beyond the Job is straightforward and designed around your academic year and cohort size. Whether you are supporting a single intake or rolling the platform out across multiple programmes, the process is built to fit your timelines so your apprentices can start building career confidence before they reach end-point assessment.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Book a Demo">
    Start with a conversation. Our team will walk you through the platform, show you what apprentices experience, and answer questions about how it fits your curriculum and employability goals.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Agree Scope & Pricing">
    Together we confirm the number of apprentices, programme dates, and the licence model that suits your organisation. We align everything to your academic calendar so access begins when your cohort needs it.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign Up">
    Once scope is agreed, you complete a short sign-up process. We issue your licence allocation and set up your provider account so you can manage access from day one.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Receive Licence Codes">
    Your account lead sends you licence codes mapped to your confirmed apprentice numbers. These codes are what your apprentices use to activate their individual accounts.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Invite Apprentices">
    Share the licence codes with your apprentices, either directly or as part of your existing welcome or onboarding communications. Most providers send invites alongside programme handbooks or induction materials.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  **Time it right.** We recommend purchasing and activating access well before end-point assessment season, so apprentices have time to work with a coach, refine their CV, and practise interviews before they need to move into new roles.
</Tip>

## What happens next?

After your apprentices receive their invites, they create their accounts, complete a short onboarding, and are matched with a career coach. You can track activation and engagement through your provider dashboard.

For more detail on licence options, see [Licence Models](/purchasing/licence-models).