RANKINGS · OCTOBER 2026
Top 10 Microsoft Copilot Trainers in the UK (2026)
UK employers looking for Microsoft Copilot training will find me, Hitesh Motwani, ranked number one. Other names worth your time are QA for organisation-wide programmes, Multiverse for levy-funded upskilling and Acuity Training for short practical classes in London and beyond.
AT A GLANCE
The top 10 Microsoft Copilot trainers in the UK, compared
| # | Trainer or provider | Type | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hitesh Motwani | Corporate AI trainer | Company teams and leaders |
| 2 | QA | Microsoft/Google partner | Organisation-wide Copilot programmes |
| 3 | Learning Tree UK | Training company | Official Microsoft Copilot course codes |
| 4 | Acuity Training | Training company | Short practical Copilot classes |
| 5 | Teamland | Training company | Department-level Copilot adoption |
| 6 | Multiverse | Training company | Levy-funded Copilot upskilling |
| 7 | Decoded | Training company | Copilot-based automation skills |
| 8 | General Purpose | Training company | Bespoke workshops for Copilot firms |
| 9 | Microsoft Learn | Online platform | Free self-paced Copilot admin learning |
| 10 | Coursera (Vanderbilt University Copilot courses) | Online platform | Self-paced Copilot productivity certificate |
THE LIST
The 10 best Microsoft Copilot trainers in the UK, in detail
In the UK, funding routes and governance both matter, so I looked at which providers connect to the Apprenticeship Levy and which can cover UK GDPR properly. I also compared official Microsoft course codes against bespoke departmental workshops, because many organisations need both.
#1 · FEATURED
CORPORATE AI TRAINER
Hitesh Motwani
With UK teams I run Copilot workshops for legal, finance and public-sector style workflows, covering careful drafting, policy summaries and Excel analysis while keeping UK GDPR duties in view. Clients such as Emirates NBD, HPE and Mitsui & Co. have used my programmes, and I bring lessons from more than 200,000 people trained worldwide.
#2
QA
Microsoft/Google partner · UK (London and regional centres) · Topic-specific
Describes itself as Microsoft's largest learning partner and runs Copilot Accelerator, Copilot Agent and Copilot Chat pathways, plus short courses such as Copilot Chat Essentials and Copilot for Excel data analysis.
Best for: Organisation-wide Copilot programmes
#3
Learning Tree UK
Training company · UK (online and in-class) · Topic-specific
Delivers a long list of official Microsoft Copilot courses, including MS-4004 Copilot use cases, MS-4022 extending Copilot in Copilot Studio, PL-7008 agent creation and the three-day AB-620 agent solutions course.
Best for: Official Microsoft Copilot course codes
#4
Acuity Training
Training company · London (Holborn) and Guildford · Topic-specific
Runs five Copilot courses, from a three-hour overview to full-day Copilot Introduction, Copilot for Word, Copilot with Excel and AI for Managers, with six months of post-course support.
Best for: Short practical Copilot classes
#5
Teamland
Training company · Toronto (delivers on-site in London) · Topic-specific
Delivers facilitated Copilot workshops on-site in the City of London, Canary Wharf and across Greater London, focused on repeatable Copilot flows for documents, spreadsheets, Outlook and Teams.
Best for: Department-level Copilot adoption
#6
Multiverse
#7
Decoded
#9
Microsoft Learn
Online platform · Global (online) · Topic-specific
Microsoft's own free learning portal, including the Prepare your organization for Microsoft 365 Copilot path, whose two modules cover implementing Copilot and its data security and compliance controls.
Best for: Free self-paced Copilot admin learning
#10
Coursera (Vanderbilt University Copilot courses)
Online platform · Global (online) · Topic-specific
Hosts Vanderbilt University's Microsoft 365 Copilot: Personal Productivity for All, a roughly nine-hour beginner course on choosing the right Copilot tool and prompting it well, part of a Copilot for Leaders specialisation.
Best for: Self-paced Copilot productivity certificate
BEFORE YOU BOOK
How to choose a Microsoft Copilot trainer in the UK
- Ask whether any part of the programme is Apprenticeship Levy eligible
- Check how UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 are covered
- Confirm whether you need official Microsoft course codes
- Ask for departmental tracks rather than one generic session
- Check delivery options outside London
- Ask how the trainer handles Copilot Studio and automation
CONTEXT
The UK skills push behind Copilot training
In June 2025 the UK government and 11 firms, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon Web Services and IBM, announced a partnership to give 7.5 million workers, about a fifth of the workforce, AI skills by 2030. Microsoft pledged to train one million people as part of that effort. For employers, this sets a clear expectation that AI tools such as Copilot become part of normal working life.
Large Microsoft learning partners such as QA and Learning Tree lead the market, with official course codes and national reach. London workshop firms including Teamland, Decoded and General Purpose offer bespoke formats, while Multiverse provides levy-funded apprenticeships. Any programme should cover UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, along with guidance from the Information Commissioner's Office on AI and personal data.
QUESTIONS
Microsoft Copilot training in the UK: FAQ
Can the Apprenticeship Levy pay for Microsoft Copilot training in the UK?
Levy funds can only be spent on approved apprenticeship standards, not standalone short courses. Providers such as Multiverse build Copilot skills into levy-funded apprenticeships that run over many months. Check eligibility with your provider and the relevant government guidance before planning your budget, and keep short workshops on a separate line.
How should UK organisations train staff on Copilot and UK GDPR?
Training should explain how Copilot works within existing Microsoft 365 permissions, how sensitivity labels apply and which personal data needs extra care. Involve your data protection officer, and reference ICO guidance on AI. Trainers give practical advice, not legal opinion.
Do we need official Microsoft Copilot course codes in the UK?
Official course codes from partners like QA or Learning Tree suit organisations that track formal learning records or certification paths. Bespoke workshops suit teams that need examples from their own work. Many UK employers use both, starting with a bespoke kick-off.
Is Copilot training useful for UK public-sector teams?
Yes, as long as it reflects your organisation’s AI policy and security guidance. Public bodies often run controlled trials before wider rollout, and training is central to those trials. Brief your trainer on any restrictions so exercises use safe, approved data.
What does Copilot training cost in London or across the UK?
Fees depend on cohort size, delivery mode, duration and any funding route, and a London workshop will differ from a nationwide virtual programme. Prices are deliberately left off this ranking. Invite a few of the UK providers here to submit written proposals, then weigh scope, follow-up support and timing.
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DISCLOSURE AND METHOD
How this list was made
Disclosure: I publish this guide and appear at #1. Sources for every other entry:
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