Recruit or train apprentices in AI, data, and cloud
Apprenticeship training partner for employers
Tackle the digital skills gap and future-proof your organisation for the AI age by hiring apprentices or upskilling your existing teams.
Apprenticeships to empower your workforce
Develop talent with the right skills and real-world expertise to stay competitive in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
AI apprenticeships
Equip your team with the skills to harness AI for business success.
Data apprenticeships
Realise your true power of your data with our apprenticeships in data analysis and engineering.
Cyber Security apprenticeships
Arm your team with critical technical security know how, to become the defenders of the future.
AI skills. Built in.
Microsoft Copilot in all programmes
AI is for everyone, not just technical teams. Every QA apprenticeship includes Microsoft Copilot training for every learner, at no extra cost, delivering AI readiness that benefits your entire organisation.
Empowering teams with cutting-edge Apprenticeships
Industry-leading training with AI integration, top partnerships, and expert support.
Training powered by partnerships
Apprenticeship training delivered in collaboration with Microsoft, AWS and Google Cloud.
Supporting Apprenticeships with Ela, our AI assistant
Our AI assistant available to support you, alongside our team of experts.
Built for digital transformation. Backed by Ofsted.
QA’s programmes are designed with employers, delivered by experts, and validated by Ofsted as ‘Good’ across all areas of provision.
Flexible programme durations
Our apprenticeship programme timelines are not set in stone – flexible options for Level 3-5 apprenticeships deliver the skills you need, when you need them.
Our apprenticeship programmes
Stay ahead of the curve with our apprenticeship programmes.
AI
To stay ahead in an increasingly competitive landscape, businesses must embrace AI – and that’s why, in addition to the framework training provision, we embed AI training into all our apprenticeship programmes, empowering learners to adopt and implement this transformative technology from day one.
Business Change
Data
Cloud
Cyber Security
Digital Marketing & eCommerce
Information Technology
Product Management
Project Management
Databricks apprenticeships
Unify data. Deploy AI. Empower people.
Enhance your teams' data and AI skills with Databricks-powered apprenticeships; whether you're looking to recruit skilled talent or upskill existing teams, our programmes can help you find the true value of your data.
The power of apprenticeships
Our customers say
“Our Data Academy apprenticeships have launched and I couldn't be prouder of the offering we have built for our colleagues. Data is not just for analysts and scientists; data is part of our everyday for everyone and we are excited to be utilising our levy pot to develop skills in this area.”
“The ROI on the programme has been huge – delivering £12 million of tangible business benefits and savings from staff retention, project efficiencies and training value through integrated commercial training.”
“We’re creating a level playing field with QA. We can bring employees in from stores and build up their foundations in data. We have amazing opportunities in our technology team, like consumer analytics.”
“We’ve been blown away with the quality of the candidates that have been put in front of us. If these candidates are representative of the level of the capabilities that are coming out of the schools in Scotland I think we are in an extremely good place as a nation and a tech nation for the future.”
Masters-level apprenticeship launched by Cognizant and QA to develop more women into tech leadership roles
Cognizant partnered with QA to develop a MSc level apprenticeship programme aimed at increasing the number of women in leadership positions within tech companies. Watch the video to hear their experience.
Costa Coffee: Building a Data Dream Team Through Apprenticeships
Hear first-hand how apprenticeships at Costa transformed careers, from overcoming challenges to discovering new career paths, and the impact of hands-on learning, mentorship, and dedication in unlocking new opportunities at Costa Coffee.
Apprentice impact in the workplace
Keren's Story
Digital & Technology Solutions Degree Apprentice, NatWest
Working as a Business Analyst at NatWest, Keren is able to apply her learning directly to her role, gaining real-world experience and financial freedom while continuously growing her skills
Abdullah's Story
Data Technician Apprentice
Abdullah tried different paths in college before choosing a Level 3 Data Technician Apprenticeship. The apprenticeship also introduced him to the property industry, giving him valuable experience in a new field.
UK Apprenticeship levy
Are you taking advantage of this fully-funded opportunity to fuel growth? No budget, no problem! Our programmes are financed by the government.
Frequently asked questions
How do I hire an apprentice?
From funding options to apprenticeship levels, there are lots of things to consider when hiring your first apprentice.
Our employer's hiring guide gives you everything you need to know about starting an apprenticeship programme, including how to identify your skills gaps, how to choose an apprenticeship provider and the different funding options available.
Get in touch with our expert team to get started on your apprenticeship journey.
What are the benefits of employing an apprentice?
There are many ways that organisations can benefit from hiring an apprentice. Choosing an apprentice can help to accelerate growth by closing skills gaps in in-demand specialisms, such as cloud computing, cyber security, data and AI. Apprentices are also a cost-effective way to bring in new talent.
How are apprenticeships funded?
In the UK, apprenticeships are funded through the government backed scheme, the growth and skills levy. This fully-funded method of training supports organisations in the new hiring and training of apprentices.
What is the apprenticeship levy?
The Apprenticeship Levy is a government initiative that provides businesses with dedicated funding for the hiring and training of apprentices. It's an affordable way to bring in new talent and fill digital skills gaps in your organisation.
Which roles can QA train apprentices for?
We specialise in digital and tech apprenticeships, and offer programmes a wide range of specialisms. Our apprenticeships are aligned to the skills organisations need most, such as our Data Analyst Level 4, Cyber Security Engineer Level 4 and Cloud Network Specialist Level 3 programmes.