In-House Software Training for Businesses
Visit local employers to train their teams in the software they use every day.
- £300-2k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in the UK, not guarantees.
What it is
Half-day and full-day sessions taught at a client's office, helping staff get more from tools like Microsoft 365, Excel, accounting software or a CRM.
Your first three steps
- Write a one-page outline of two or three sessions that solve a clear workplace problem
- Contact local businesses, business networks and your chamber of commerce to offer a short trial session
- Prepare a simple proposal template and price list for half-day and full-day sessions
Who pays
Small and medium employers, charities and schools paying for their staff to be trained.
How it makes money
A day rate or fixed price per session, often repeated with follow-up sessions or new teams at the same client.
Skills that help
- Confident teaching to adult groups
- Deep knowledge of business software
- Selling and building relationships with employers
Watch out for
- Public liability and professional indemnity insurance, as clients often ask for proof
- Check software licensing if you use client machines or your own copies
- Employers may pay slowly, so agree payment terms in writing
- Check whether you need to register with the ICO if you hold personal data
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Coming soonQuestions people ask
How much does it cost to start a software training business?
Startup costs are estimated at typically around £300 to £2,000, depending on your equipment, course materials and how you find clients. Insurance and software licensing are worth checking too.
How much can a corporate software trainer earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £800 to £4,000, depending on how many sessions you deliver, your day rates and client numbers. These are revenue figures, and employers may pay slowly, so agree terms in writing.
What should I check before offering software training to businesses?
Check public liability and professional indemnity insurance, as clients often ask for proof. Also check software licensing for client machines or your own copies, payment terms, and whether you need to register with the ICO if you hold personal data.
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