QA Apprenticeships rated 'Good' by Ofsted in every area
Apprenticeships for employers
Close skills gaps. Build future-ready teams.
Tackle your digital skills gaps and future-proof your organisation for the AI age. Our apprenticeship programmes help you to develop job-ready capabilities inside your business.
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Upskill existing employees or hire apprentices
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Funded through the UK growth and skills levy
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Develop skills programmes in AI, data and cyber security
How apprenticeships work for employers
How our apprenticeships work
QA Apprenticeships combine real work with structured learning.
- Your employee works in their role as normal
- They spend ~20% of time learning (off-the-job training)
- Training is delivered by QA through expert-led sessions and digital learning
- Skills are applied immediately to your business, delivering impact from day one
- Programmes typically last 12–24 months depending on level
Funding options
- Levy payers: If your organisation contributes to the Growth and Skills Levy, then you can use the levy to fund an apprenticeship.
- Non levy payers: still benefit from funding. 100% of the costs are covered for apprentices between the age of 16 and 21, and at least 95% for apprentices over the age of 21.
The QA difference
QA’s programmes are designed with employers, delivered by experts, and validated by Ofsted as ‘Good’ across all areas of provision. And our results speak for themselves:
- 98% learner success rate
- 80% increase in employee retention
- 92% increase in workforce motivation and satisfaction
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AI skills included in every programme
Microsoft Copilot training included at no extra cost
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.
Why QA Apprenticeships
Industry-leading training with AI integration, top partnerships, and expert support.
1. Training powered by partnerships
Apprenticeship training delivered in collaboration with Microsoft, AWS and Google Cloud.
2. Supporting Apprenticeships with Ela, our AI assistant
Our AI assistant available to support you, alongside our team of experts.
3. 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.
4. 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 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.”
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Apprentice impact in the workplace
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.
Check out more about our apprentice stories.
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.
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Become an apprentice
If you're an individual interested in starting an apprenticeship, you can get in touch with us via our Apprenticeship platform.