Testimonials

“Since leaving school and starting a career within the Army, I have struggled to find an academic course that’s flexible to my working environment. Future Smart made that possible. Carole and the team were so helpful in getting me started making completing the course that much easier. My tutor Kate was absolutely amazing, supported me throughout my time despite the challenges with work commitments, and was always an email away from an questions I had to mentor me through. Thank you Carole and Kate”

“Futuresmart set me up for my future. Prior to completing my PGCert in Leadership I only had GCSEs as I had not been able to take my education further. I was supported and assisted 24/7 throughout this course. The PGCert meant I was able to further my education and complete a Masters degree in international Relations with Russian studies, something I never thought I could achieve. As a serving member of the British Armed forces and a full time athlete this has put me well ahead of my peers for future promotion and career progression including commission but also means post athletic career I have an education. Futuresmart made this accessible through the ELCAS (Military) scheme making this course very low cost to myself and I still had 2 ELCAS payments left to complete my Masters degree! I would highly recommend studying with Futuresmart whether you are military or civilian. If you are military it is ELCAS registered and all online so you can study anywhere in the world whether you are posted with the Military or travelling the world as an athlete to compete.”

“After Yorkshire Carnegie went into administration late in the 2019 season, I had to transition out of professional rugby quickly. I moved to Hong Kong to play part-time while working in finance, but without qualifications I couldn’t secure long-term sponsorship. That’s when I contacted FutureSmart. Carole acted immediately, helping me create a clear plan to complete a Level 7 Diploma and progress to a Masters. Despite being on the other side of the world, her support was outstanding. I went on to complete my Masters in Strategic Business Management with distinction, which enabled me to secure sponsorship, continue my career, and later move into a high-growth startup role in the UK. FutureSmart gave me the credibility, confidence, and direction I needed for life after rugby. Their understanding of athlete transitions is second to none, and I can honestly say my career wouldn’t look the same without them.”