AI Leadership – Apprenticeship Unit
Build the leadership capability to define, communicate, and oversee an organisation-wide AI strategy rooted in ethical and responsible adoption. Translate rapid AI advances into sustainable, long term value.
Why choose our AI apprenticeship unit?
This apprenticeship unit equips learners with the skills to set AI direction, assess opportunities, govern risk, and influence culture – building the judgement needed to strengthen ethical practice across teams and functions.
This short, targeted learning unit empowers organisations to:
- Accelerate AI time-to-value
- Establish governance for safe AI adoption
- Make evidence-based AI decisions & investments
Programme details
Overview
- Details of standard: AI Leadership
- Level: 5
This apprenticeship unit is for individuals in leadership roles responsible for setting strategy, governance, and oversight for AI who need upskilling in AI leadership literacy.
Entry requirements
Acceptable qualifications include any of:
- Must be employed and aged 19+.
- Working or aspiring to a leadership role with autonomy to deliver technological change and inform investment decisions.
- Level 3 qualification or relevant work experience.
- GCSE English & Maths (Grade 4/C+).
Learner journey
The AI Leadership unit integrates live and online workshops with self-paced learning, employing a guided discovery approach for individual learner contexts.
Learners are assigned a Digital Learning Consultant (DLC) for personalised coaching and support. These specialists ensure their successful progress, wellbeing, and readiness for assessments.
Learning outcomes
- AI Strategy & Operational Direction
- AI Procurement, Investment & Adoption
- Governance, Ethics & Responsible AI
- Enterprise Risk, Audit & Incident Readiness
- Leadership, Delivery & Organisational Change
- Communication, Trust & External Engagement
- Workforce Transformation & Capability Building
Assessment
Skills test
Qualification
AI Leadership Level 5 Apprenticeship Unit
AI-powered apprenticeships
AI is for everyone, not just technical teams. Every QA apprenticeship programme includes built-in Microsoft Copilot training for every learner.
- No extra cost, no separate programme, just built-in AI modules
- Practical AI training designed for every role
- Develop AI readiness across your organisation
Job roles
This programme is suitable for multiple roles, such as:
- AI Transformation Lead
- AI Business Analyst
- AI Ethics & Governance Officer
- Digital Productivity Consultant
- AI Integration Specialist
- and other emerging strategic and governance focused AI roles.
Funding
There is no cost to an apprentice. Apprenticeships are fully funded through the employer.
If you are an employer, the maximum funding for this programme will be confirmed in April 2026.
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