Yes, there is a co-investment cost for employers: For large employers (250+ employees): You will cover 30% of the course cost, while the Department for Education (DfE), via the local funding authority, covers the remaining 70%. For small and medium-sized employers (SMEs with 1-250 employees): You will cover just 10% of the course cost, with 90% covered by the DfE via the local funding authority.