UK Education & Training Corporate Training - PPC Market Share Analysis October 2025

Leveraging Adthena’s Whole Market View, this analysis explores recent trends in Google Ads for the UK Corporate Training category from the last month. Our Data Analyst, Ask Arlo provides commentary on key findings.

Corporate Training – UK

Google AI Overview visibility for Education & Training Corporate Training UK

See how often AIOs appear and how search intent is distributed across buying signals.

AIO Frequency

How often a Google AI overview appears on search terms relevant to this category.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 33.0705805366
66.9294194634
33%

Complex Query Frequency

A complex query is a longer, more detailed search that often contains multiple keywords, specific conditions, or multi-part questions.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 39
61
39%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 8%
Transactional 1%
Navigational 1%
Seasonal 0%
Local 4%
Problem Solving 11%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 UK Education & Training Corporate Training brands

Here are the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Clicks for the last month.

Share of Clicks - Last month
Share of Clicks - Last month
Domain Share of clicks
coursera.org 4.11
e-careers.com 3.48
bpp.com 3.34
icslearn.co.uk 3.34
theknowledgeacademy.com 3.18
open.ac.uk 3.11
getsmarter.com 2.87
mcarthurmorgan.com 2.03
learningpeople.com 1.99
lse.ac.uk 1.94
others 70.61
  • coursera.org - 4.11%
  • e-careers.com - 3.48%
  • bpp.com - 3.34%
  • icslearn.co.uk - 3.34%
  • theknowledgeacademy.com - 3.18%
  • open.ac.uk - 3.11%
  • getsmarter.com - 2.87%
  • mcarthurmorgan.com - 2.03%
  • learningpeople.com - 1.99%
  • lse.ac.uk - 1.94%
  • others - 70.61%

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In the education PPC landscape, ‘others’ dominate with 70.61% click share. Coursera leads individual advertisers at 4.11%, followed by e-Careers at 3.48%.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 UK Education & Training Corporate Training brands

Curious about your market position? Here you can see the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Spend for the last month. 

Share of Spend - Last Month
Share of Spend - Last Month
Date icslearn.co.uk coursera.org open.ac.uk e-careers.com theknowledgeacademy.com bpp.com getsmarter.com learningpeople.com lse.ac.uk sage.com
2025/10/01 14.58% 2.55% 1.85% 3.1% 3.73% 2.66% 1.88% 2.05% 1.97% 1.6%
2025/10/02 14.49% 2.81% 1.89% 3% 3.51% 2.9% 2.28% 1.88% 1.97% 1.93%
2025/10/03 13.08% 3.14% 2.31% 2.36% 3.65% 2.9% 2.75% 1.86% 1.94% 1.98%
2025/10/04 16.12% 2.77% 2.25% 3.19% 2.18% 2.9% 2.49% 1.94% 2.01% 1.86%
2025/10/05 14.49% 2.94% 2.24% 3.14% 2.13% 3.09% 2.47% 2.1% 1.77% 1.89%
2025/10/06 11.47% 3.65% 1.97% 3.14% 3.72% 2.88% 2.53% 1.73% 1.86% 2.15%
2025/10/07 11.24% 3.81% 1.97% 3.23% 3.55% 2.39% 2.93% 1.86% 1.95% 2.56%
2025/10/08 11.3% 3.13% 1.88% 3.44% 3.49% 2.6% 2.84% 1.73% 2.07% 2.68%
2025/10/09 11.94% 3.46% 1.87% 3.42% 3.29% 2.75% 2.95% 1.61% 1.86% 3.28%
2025/10/10 12.37% 2.6% 1.62% 3.43% 3.56% 2.71% 2.87% 1.78% 2.16% 2.77%
2025/10/11 12.76% 2.8% 1.51% 3.57% 2.18% 3.27% 3.31% 1.95% 2.09% 4%
2025/10/12 11.4% 3.23% 1.56% 3.74% 2.23% 3.26% 3.39% 1.8% 2.04% 3.73%
2025/10/13 10.77% 4.12% 1.52% 3.61% 3.34% 2.42% 3.26% 1.7% 2.19% 3.82%
2025/10/14 12.12% 4.25% 1.9% 3.78% 3.31% 2.78% 3.31% 1.82% 1.91% 3.24%
2025/10/15 11.82% 4.14% 2.01% 3.18% 3.27% 3.09% 3% 1.69% 1.87% 2.92%
2025/10/16 12.07% 3.73% 2.12% 3.2% 3.34% 2.76% 2.86% 1.72% 2% 2.73%
2025/10/17 11.86% 4.01% 2.61% 3.36% 3.57% 2.79% 2.68% 1.7% 1.77% 2.83%
2025/10/18 13.42% 3.54% 2.78% 3.28% 2.08% 3.13% 3.36% 2.06% 2.15% 2.51%
2025/10/19 10.68% 3.22% 2.67% 3.72% 2.14% 3.46% 3.32% 1.86% 2.21% 2.31%
2025/10/20 11.12% 3.57% 2.61% 3.21% 3.45% 3.22% 2.5% 1.75% 1.93% 2.19%
2025/10/21 11.04% 3.2% 2.8% 2.79% 3.36% 2.95% 2.71% 1.82% 2.11% 1.86%
2025/10/22 12.4% 3.84% 3.05% 2.57% 3.14% 2.77% 2.33% 2% 1.83% 1.7%
2025/10/23 11.06% 3.47% 3.71% 2.82% 3.17% 2.93% 2.78% 1.84% 1.76% 1.64%
2025/10/24 11.11% 4.08% 4.02% 3.37% 3.32% 2.68% 2.49% 1.92% 1.72% 1.69%
2025/10/25 14.06% 4.34% 3.82% 3.57% 1.75% 3.08% 3.33% 2.13% 1.54% 1.69%
2025/10/26 13.3% 5.33% 3.56% 3.78% 1.63% 3.78% 3.25% 1.95% 1.49% 1.6%
2025/10/27 10.33% 5.34% 3.28% 3.84% 2.94% 2.82% 2.77% 1.7% 1.86% 1.34%
2025/10/28 10.16% 4.85% 3.94% 2.9% 2.87% 2.57% 2.28% 1.85% 1.85% 1.39%
2025/10/29 9.76% 5.38% 4.03% 2.81% 2.88% 3.29% 2.26% 1.7% 1.57% 1.21%
2025/10/30 10.12% 3.81% 3.77% 2.98% 2.55% 2.94% 2.03% 1.82% 1.72% 1.32%
2025/10/31 10.8% 4.4% 3.5% 3.13% 3.05% 2.93% 2.41% 1.62% 1.5% 1.13%
  • icslearn.co.uk
  • coursera.org
  • open.ac.uk
  • e-careers.com
  • theknowledgeacademy.com
  • bpp.com
  • getsmarter.com
  • learningpeople.com
  • lse.ac.uk
  • sage.com

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In October 2025, icslearn.co.uk’s PPC spend share fluctuated, peaking at 16.12% on the 4th, then declining to 10.8% by month’s end. Coursera.org saw a steady rise, ending at 4.4%. Open.ac.uk’s share increased, peaking at 4.03% on the 29th. E-careers.com maintained stability, closing at 3.13%. Theknowledgeacademy.com experienced volatility, finishing at 3.05%. Bpp.com showed minor fluctuations, ending at 2.93%. Getsmarter.com had a slight decline, closing at 2.41%. Learningpeople.com remained stable, ending at 1.62%. Lse.ac.uk’s share decreased, finishing at 1.5%. Sage.com saw a significant drop, closing at 1.13%.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for UK Education & Training Corporate Training

Ever wondered how many competitors you’re up against in your industry? Well look no further, here we can see the number of advertisers bidding over the last month. 

Competitor Count - Last month
Competitor Count - Last month
Date Competitor Count
2025/10/01 963
2025/10/02 975
2025/10/03 997
2025/10/04 992
2025/10/05 995
2025/10/06 981
2025/10/07 1000
2025/10/08 1026
2025/10/09 979
2025/10/10 981
2025/10/11 951
2025/10/12 950
2025/10/13 986
2025/10/14 978
2025/10/15 966
2025/10/16 943
2025/10/17 939
2025/10/18 946
2025/10/19 944
2025/10/20 944
2025/10/21 942
2025/10/22 919
2025/10/23 936
2025/10/24 959
2025/10/25 939
2025/10/26 928
2025/10/27 969
2025/10/28 950
2025/10/29 948
2025/10/30 963
2025/10/31 950

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October began with 963 advertisers, peaking at 1,026 on the 8th. A decline followed, reaching 919 on the 22nd. The month concluded with 950 advertisers, reflecting a dynamic fluctuation.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for UK Education & Training Corporate Training

Here we’re looking at the Top 10 biggest industry movers by market share gains and losses for the last 30 days.

Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Name Market Trend
open.ac.uk 1.38%
roehampton.ac.uk 0.94%
icslearn.co.uk 0.83%
education.gov.uk 0.8%
law.ac.uk 0.78%
reed.co.uk -0.34%
itcareerswitch.co.uk -0.41%
arden.ac.uk -0.42%
avadolearning.com -0.56%
mcarthurmorgan.com -1.04%

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In the past month, open.ac.uk surged by 1.38, while mcarthurmorgan.com dropped by 1.04. Roehampton.ac.uk and icslearn.co.uk also saw positive gains, contrasting with declines for avadolearning.com and arden.ac.uk.

Campaign Efficiency

UK Education & Training Corporate Training Share of Impressions

Take a look at the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Impressions over the last month.

Date coursera.org icslearn.co.uk theknowledgeacademy.com open.ac.uk bpp.com passmefast.co.uk e-careers.com learningpeople.com education.gov.uk getsmarter.com
2025/10/01 2.66% 2.43% 3.36% 2.35% 2.9% 2.09% 2.3% 2.68% 0.28% 1.24%
2025/10/02 2.87% 2.79% 3.11% 2.32% 3.42% 2.02% 2.16% 2.38% 0.15% 1.71%
2025/10/03 3.33% 2.41% 3.32% 2.96% 3.34% 2.76% 1.65% 2.33% 0.2% 2.24%
2025/10/04 2.81% 3.99% 1.6% 2.93% 3.73% 2.51% 2.79% 2.55% 0.19% 1.96%
2025/10/05 3.11% 2.89% 1.57% 2.87% 3.5% 2.19% 2.9% 2.69% 0.25% 1.93%
2025/10/06 3.89% 2.1% 3.4% 2.32% 3.25% 2.35% 2.74% 2.16% 0.27% 2.02%
2025/10/07 4.1% 2.22% 3.27% 2.33% 2.22% 2.56% 2.74% 2.36% 0.3% 2.36%
2025/10/08 3.17% 2.5% 3.27% 2.23% 2.45% 3.17% 2.9% 2.15% 0.71% 2.45%
2025/10/09 3.63% 2.49% 3.13% 2.21% 2.8% 3.03% 2.96% 2% 2.16% 2.45%
2025/10/10 2.45% 2.72% 3.39% 1.84% 2.66% 2.52% 3.12% 2.25% 2.5% 2.24%
2025/10/11 2.74% 2.93% 1.78% 1.75% 3.71% 2.23% 3.27% 2.53% 1.95% 2.73%
2025/10/12 3.22% 2.65% 1.79% 1.71% 3.85% 1.96% 3.53% 2.26% 1.28% 2.76%
2025/10/13 4.29% 2.48% 3.36% 1.7% 2.25% 2.2% 3.45% 2.1% 2.64% 2.62%
2025/10/14 4.63% 2.76% 3.32% 2.14% 3% 2.27% 3.75% 2.28% 2.64% 2.7%
2025/10/15 4.37% 2.7% 3.18% 2.16% 3.34% 3.18% 2.91% 2.07% 4.19% 2.2%
2025/10/16 3.82% 2.89% 3.38% 2.32% 2.71% 2.24% 3.02% 2.12% 3.08% 2.1%
2025/10/17 4.32% 2.87% 3.67% 2.84% 3.08% 2.5% 3.18% 2.07% 3.44% 1.9%
2025/10/18 3.62% 3.55% 1.73% 2.97% 3.36% 1.88% 3.11% 2.51% 3.82% 2.75%
2025/10/19 3.11% 2.63% 1.81% 2.84% 3.62% 2.02% 3.57% 2.18% 3.48% 2.61%
2025/10/20 3.65% 2.8% 3.55% 2.65% 3.33% 1.94% 3% 2.05% 3.5% 1.78%
2025/10/21 3.11% 2.72% 3.35% 2.91% 3.05% 2.62% 2.49% 2.17% 3.36% 2.1%
2025/10/22 4.13% 3.25% 3.11% 3.09% 2.58% 2.69% 2.29% 2.41% 2.48% 1.74%
2025/10/23 3.63% 3.13% 3.29% 3.83% 2.75% 2.69% 2.57% 2.2% 3.16% 2.4%
2025/10/24 4.36% 3.38% 3.5% 4.12% 2.46% 2.73% 3.14% 2.32% 2.24% 2.04%
2025/10/25 4.59% 4.75% 1.72% 3.8% 2.94% 2.68% 3.36% 2.57% 3.19% 3.01%
2025/10/26 5.65% 4.18% 1.57% 3.63% 3.93% 1.96% 3.59% 2.35% 2.68% 2.84%
2025/10/27 5.58% 2.99% 3.15% 2.97% 2.58% 2.16% 3.51% 2.08% 2.09% 2.33%
2025/10/28 4.72% 3.23% 3.21% 3.61% 2.16% 2.46% 2.33% 2.29% 1.95% 1.81%
2025/10/29 5.09% 3.19% 3.15% 3.54% 3.22% 2.45% 2.2% 2.17% 2.33% 1.74%
2025/10/30 3.27% 3.55% 2.73% 3.37% 2.68% 3.15% 2.31% 2.28% 2.3% 1.57%
2025/10/31 3.8% 3.49% 3.39% 3.12% 2.99% 2.84% 2.49% 2.2% 2.13% 1.92%
  • coursera.org
  • icslearn.co.uk
  • theknowledgeacademy.com
  • open.ac.uk
  • bpp.com
  • passmefast.co.uk
  • e-careers.com
  • learningpeople.com
  • education.gov.uk
  • getsmarter.com

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Coursera.org’s impression share peaked mid-month, reaching 5.65% on October 26. ICSLearn.co.uk saw a notable rise, peaking at 4.75% on October 25. TheKnowledgeAcademy.com fluctuated, ending at 3.39%. Open.ac.uk’s share increased, peaking at 4.12% on October 24. BPP.com had a steady month, peaking at 3.93% on October 26. PassMeFast.co.uk remained stable, peaking at 3.17% on October 8. E-Careers.com saw a peak of 3.75% on October 14. LearningPeople.com maintained a steady trend, peaking at 2.69% on October 5. Education.gov.uk’s share rose, peaking at 4.19% on October 15. GetSmarter.com had a stable month, peaking at 3.01% on October 25.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for UK Education & Training Corporate Training

Ever wondered how your rivals’ ads are doing? Here we can see the top-performing ads in the industry over the last month.

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for UK Education & Training Corporate Training - Last month
  1. 1
    ACCA Global https://www.accaglobal.com

    ACCA Accountancy Qualification — Accountancy Professionals Are In Huge Demand. Find The Starting Point Right For You. Apply Online...

  2. 2
    Dojo Official Website https://www.dojo.tech

    Next-Day Card Machine Delivery — Speed up service with fast payments. Rely on our robust card machines to turn more tables. Over...

  3. 3
    Free Government Training https://skillsforcareers.education.gov.uk

    Find Training Opportunities — Keep Pace With The Job Market By Boosting Your Skills. Free Work Advice & Training. Find New Learning Opportunities. Free Training, Advice And...

  4. 4
    10-Week Online Course https://info.lse-online.getsmarter.com › mba › essentials

    Online Short Course with LSE — Benefit From Leading Industry Insight to Set a New Course for Your Business. Register Now.

  5. 5
    Train Civil Engineers - Degree Apprenticeships https://www.roehampton.ac.uk

    Partner with Roehampton to train civil engineers via apprenticeships. Upskill your team with accredited civil engineering training.

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In the competitive landscape of Google PPC, ACCA Global highlights the demand for accountancy professionals, while Dojo emphasizes speed with next-day card machine delivery. The UK government offers free training to boost skills, LSE provides industry insights through online courses, and Roehampton focuses on civil engineering apprenticeships.

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