IT apprenticeships
Our IT apprenticeships upgrade your team's skills in infrastructure, security, and support, ensuring systems run smoothly and securely – helping your people to use technology well.
Our IT apprenticeship programmes
Our IT apprenticeships turn problem-solvers into skilled PC builders, data defenders and cloud controllers. Develop your team's skills in the world’s most popular technologies.
Network Engineer Level 4
Course summary
The Network Engineer Level 4 apprenticeship programme concentrates on modern network infrastructure, advanced connectivity and advanced security.
IT Professional SCQF 6 & 8 (Scotland)
Course summary
This programme provides learners with all the knowledge and skills required to effectively manage an IT service support desk.
BSc (Hons) Digital & Technology Solutions
Course summary
The BSc Digital & Technology Solutions apprenticeship programme develops flexible digital leaders, able to deliver data-driven solutions aligned with strategic goals.
Apprenticeship testimonials and learner stories
“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.”
“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 chose QA because of their ability to tailor apprenticeship programmes to suit our specific needs.”
“We highly recommend apprenticeship programmes to any businesses that have yet to explore this opportunity.”
“Apprenticeships are a good opportunity for individuals looking to make a career in IT. We see apprenticeships as investing in young people. We like the idea of growing our own talent within the company. This gives them a good grounding on learning, and gives us time to make sure they are the right people for our company.”
“We did not expect apprentices to move into core roles so quickly!”
Abdullah's Story - Data Technician Apprentice
From working part-time at McDonald’s to building databases and presenting key insights at United Utilities, Oli’s Level 4 Data Analytics Apprenticeship has transformed his career path.
From evidence to action: Apprenticeships & The Ministry of Justice
QA's data apprenticeship programme has proven to be a valuable solution for the Ministry of Justice, addressing both immediate skills gaps and long-term workforce needs.
Why QA apprenticeships?
AI skills. Built in.
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.
Flexible 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. Talk to our experts to find out more.
How do I hire an IT apprentice?
You can contact our team to find out more about hiring an apprentice.
There are many benefits of hiring apprentice talent and we support organisations across the globe in finding new tech talent, as well as those who wish to reskill existing employees with an apprenticeship programme.
Why do businesses need IT specialists?
IT and cloud infrastructure is the foundation of all technology in business. Organisations need IT professionals to support productivity by enabling robust hardware, software and network operations.
IT professionals ensure that businesses are not left behind, especially as new technologies across AI, cloud and data emerge.
How do I become an IT apprentice?
You can become an IT apprentice by browsing our apprenticeship programmes, such as the Network Engineer Level 4. You can also view apprenticeship job vacancies, which include a range of IT opportunities with organisations across the UK.
Why become an IT apprentice?
If you become an IT apprentice, you will be starting a career path that is critical to the security and operations of any tech-focused organisation.
Working with next gen technologies, such as Microsoft Copilot and Endpoint Management, as well as traditional IT areas, such as CompTIA and Cisco, IT apprentices will gain the skills needed to kickstart a career in this in-demand field.
An apprenticeship in IT can pave the way to a career working in cloud services, such as AWS and Azure, networking, data and AI operations. With so many possible career paths, an IT apprenticeship can lead to a career specialising in any number of tech specialisms.
What does a career in IT look like?
IT is an incredibly broad field, with many different career options. It is also one that is ever-evolving with new technologies.
As the importance of AI, cloud and data rises, the IT operations that underpin these fields will need to evolve as well.
This means IT apprentices could find themselves crossing into other specialists, including cyber security, networking and cloud operations.
What skills will I develop as an IT apprentice?
These are some of the skills you may learn as an IT apprenticeship:
- Learn the core networking and server administration skills required to support a traditional on-premise, cloud or hybrid network
- Dive deep into the management of networks, exploring network hardware and software, network services and routing protocols
- Get immersed in technical content designed around real skills, aligning to and relevant to employers and the market
- Combine online learning live event training and on-the-job experience to develop real world skills using cutting-edge technology
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