Compliance and personal development training for accountancy and law
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Easy, on-demand self-service access
Keep your firm learning on the go with ease – our intuitive search functionality unlocks a vast library of indispensable learning materials, all accessible on demand, on any device.
Content by trusted leading experts
Get independent, unbiased knowledge and insight from 160+ (and counting) expert contributors. Covering hundreds of topics, our comprehensive content will help your firm save time, reduce costs, retain talent and build team culture.
Your firm’s learning needs in one place
Keep all your learning in one place with seamless access, and stay on top of regulatory requirements with our risk & compliance training for accountancy practices and law firms.
Measurable usage across your firm
See how your firm measures up by easily tracking your people’s usage, progress against professional competencies, and performance compared to their colleagues, as well as to other users in the sector.
Learning resources for every area
Upskill every team member within every business area of your firm, regardless of their level of expertise and experience, with access to relevant videos, podcasts, animations, written guides, checklists, and much more.
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What our customers are saying

Enabling our people is core to Pinsent Masons and developing digital skills is becoming increasingly important in a fast-changing sector. This will help us continue to deliver world class service to our clients. Giving our people on-demand access to a wide range of training opportunities also helps us upskill and retain our employees in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

RSM chose to work The Professional Alternative to complement our own internal development resources. The strong focus on topical and forward looking topics, together with the easy to use platform, enables our leaders to continue to enhance their skills for now and the future.

TPA is a user-friendly learning platform with an impressive array of content and subject matter. It provides us with a one stop shop for learning needs for staff at all levels in our organisation due to the variety of content, but also because we can host our own materials. It can be accessed from a mobile device as well as a pc. The TPA team are very helpful and always willing to listen and act upon our suggestions and comments.
Are your people upskilling effectively?
Keeping professional development continuous is harder than it has ever been. But with expert insight, tailored content, trending topics, and more, The Professional Alternative give you the assurance that, every day, your people are owning their learning and staying on top of the latest sector developments. It’s time to enable everyone in your business to level up.
Secretaries & Administrators
Tailor-made resources that will give those on the frontline everything they need to increase the efficiency of your admin operations.
Trainee, Graduate, Apprentice, Team Member
Materials designed to prepare your newest team members for the road ahead, enabling them to navigate your firm’s requirements and the demands of the industry.
Team Leader, First Line Manager, Supervisor, Senior Professional
Inspiration and practical advice aimed at supporting anyone responsible for leading and managing teams and processes.
Divisional Head, Regional Manager, Senior Manager
Resources for those who need to take a wider view of the business – from emerging technologies to ESG strategies, plus everything in between.
Senior Leadership Team/Executive Committee
Transformative ideas and forward-thinking solutions that will ensure your board – and your business – is compliant now and ready to face future challenges.