About Us
Buttercups Training is a well-established, specialist provider of pharmacy education, delivering high-quality training programmes to pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and support staff working in hospitals, community pharmacy and primary care.
Developing confident, capable pharmacy professionals since 1988.
Trusted by employers and learners alike, we provide exceptional training that helps individuals build meaningful careers and supports the evolving needs of the healthcare sector.
We exist to help pharmacy professionals achieve their potential and contribute to healthier, more resilient communities. This commitment is reflected in everything we do; from the structure of our programmes to the personalised support we provide throughout every learner’s journey.
We combine deep professional expertise with a forward-thinking approach to education, ensuring our learners develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to make a positive impact in their organisations and communities.
Expert-led learning
Our teaching team is made up of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians recruited from across the profession in all sectors of pharmacy. Their real-world insight ensures that our programmes stay relevant, practical and aligned to the demands of modern practice.
With around 200 dedicated professionals delivering and developing our courses, we offer specialist expertise at every stage of learning.
A flexible, insight-driven learning experience
We offer a blended learning model designed to support learners with different needs, schedules and learning styles. Our b-Hive platform provides digital resources, real-time analytics and personalised guidance, empowering learners to stay engaged and on track.
Alongside digital delivery, our in-house teaching team offers direct access to knowledgeable tutors, one-to-one tuition and tailored employer support, ensuring each learner has the tools and confidence to progress.
We also provide individualised feedback and guidance as well as direct access to course developers for specialist queries. All of these features are designed to help learners succeed, from enrolment through to completion and beyond.
Supporting employers and the wider healthcare system
Buttercups works closely with employers to ensure our training supports workforce development goals. Our client relationships team provides guidance on funding, delivery models and workforce planning, helping employers maximise their training investment.
As an accredited provider, we deliver apprenticeships and professional qualifications nationwide, empowering healthcare organisations to build capable, motivated teams.
Looking ahead
The pharmacy profession is evolving, and so are we.
We continue to invest in our people, technology and programmes to ensure we deliver training that not only meets the needs of today but prepares learners and employers for the opportunities of tomorrow.
Our values
We are guided by a set of values that reflect who we are, how we work, and how we support our learners and partners:
We are a Buttercups Family: We care deeply about the wellbeing of our colleagues, learners and partners.
We Play by the Rules: Professionalism, fairness and integrity underpin our work.
We Stay Ahead of the Game: We anticipate change and continually evolve our training to meet emerging needs.
We Are a Safe Pair of Hands: We take responsibility, act with honesty and work proactively to get things right.