Yorkshire-Based Online Training Provider High Speed Training Certifies Its 4 Millionth Learner

Ever thought about what four million people looks like? It’s a huge number. It’s like filling up every seat in every Premier League football stadium in England, twice over. And that’s exactly the number of people a local Yorkshire company has now officially trained. On 27 January 2026, High Speed Training, an online training provider based in Ilkley, hit an incredible milestone by providing its four millionth certification. It’s a massive achievement for a company that started back in 2008 with a simple goal: to help keep people safe through accessible education and professional development.

A massive milestone for a Yorkshire company

Reaching four million learners is no small feat. It represents countless hours of learning and a huge number of people gaining new skills. For High Speed Training, this isn't just a number; it’s a reflection of the trust people put in their courses and the community they’ve built. This significant milestone is a big moment for the whole team. The company has grown from a small Yorkshire business into a leading online training provider, helping people across the country get the certification they need for their jobs.

Dr Richard Anderson, the Learning Experience Director at High Speed Training, shared his thoughts on this landmark achievement:

To reach such a significant milestone is an incredibly exciting achievement. I’d like to take the opportunity to thank each and every one of our 4 million learners for being with us on this journey and helping us create such a fantastic community. They are at the heart of all that we do, and ever since our inception, we have always strived to create exceptional experiences, empowering our learners and the organisations they work in and striving to keep people safe. Reaching this goal is a testament to the hard work and dedication of all of the team here at High Speed Training, and we are all looking forward to welcoming our next 4 million learners!

The focus on learners and safety is clearly what drives this company. It's not just about ticking boxes for compliance; it's about creating a real impact and building a strong community of skilled professionals. This milestone is a celebration of that commitment.

What kind of training are we talking about?

So, what exactly does this leading online training provider do? Well, think about many of the jobs that keep the country running. High Speed Training offers over 170 specialist courses that are essential for people in a whole range of industries. The chances are, someone who has served you food, cared for a relative, or worked on a local building site has used one of their courses. Their education programmes cover everything from the hospitality sector and food manufacture to logistics and construction. The company also provides vital training for those in health and social care, education, and other professional services.

The courses themselves are all about practical skills and knowledge, focusing heavily on health and safety, compliance, and personal development. Ever wondered how cafes get their food hygiene ratings? It’s through staff getting the right training and certification. That’s what High Speed Training provides. The same goes for ensuring safety on a construction site or safeguarding in a school. These online courses are designed to be straightforward and engaging, making sure that the important information sticks. All courses are accredited and meet Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines, meaning they are recognised as proper, high-quality training. This focus on practical, accredited education helps both individuals and businesses ensure they are meeting the required standards for safety and compliance.

More than just a business

In today's world, it's not enough for a company to just be successful; people want to know they're doing good, too. And High Speed Training really stands out here. The company is a registered B Corp. What's a B Corp? It’s a special kind of certification for businesses that meet very high standards for their social and environmental impact. It means they are legally required to consider the impact of their decisions on their workers, customers, suppliers, community, and the environment. It’s a formal way of saying that this is a company that genuinely cares.

And it doesn't stop there. In 2023, High Speed Training became an Employee Owned Trust. This is a pretty big deal. It means the company is now wholly owned by its employees. The staff don’t just work there; they have a real financial and directional say in how the business operates. This approach often leads to a more motivated team and a better company culture, as everyone is literally invested in its success. Being a B Corp and employee-owned shows a deep commitment to being a responsible and ethical business, making it one of the best companies to be associated with.

Racking up the awards

When a company says it’s good, that's one thing. But when it has a cabinet full of awards to prove it, that’s another. High Speed Training has been consistently recognised as one of the best in its field. In the latest Best Companies Awards from 2025, it was named the 6th Best Company to Work for in the Yorkshire and Humberside region. It also placed 7th in the whole of the UK for mid-sized companies and 3rd in the entire education sector. These awards speak volumes about its workplace culture and its standing in the education industry.

The recognition doesn't end there. In 2023, the online training provider won the Learning Technologies Organisation of the Year award. And for two years running, in 2023 and 2024, it won the First Class E-Learning Large Provider of the Year award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). For those working in the health and social care sector, it's reassuring to know that High Speed Training is officially endorsed by Skills for Care. This is a quality mark only given to the best learning and development providers, highlighting the company’s excellent standard of training for this vital sector. All these accolades confirm that High Speed Training isn’t just a successful company; it’s a leader in providing the best possible education and development for its millions of learners.