Scotland apprenticeships
In Scotland, our apprenticeships division supports approximately 1,200 new apprentices each year, spanning from the Borders to the Highlands. We are the only provider to partner with all major technology vendors, including AWS, Google, Databricks, and Microsoft.
What sets us apart?
Three important differences set us apart from other apprenticeship providers.
Our Enhanced offering gives you the ability to customise apprenticeships by selecting training courses from QA’s extensive library and seamlessly integrate them.
Every apprentice is skilled up in AI, keeping your organisation competitive and ahead of the market. Our offering includes a blended learning pathway covering Co-Pilot, AI literacy, and how to successfully leverage AI advantages in the workplace.
This partnership gives successful QA Modern Apprentices access to BA (Hons) and BSc (Hons) Graduate Apprenticeships to progress their knowledge.
Our apprenticeship programmes
Our apprenticeship programmes reflect the most sought-after skills in the Scottish economy.
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 Support
Cyber Security
Digital Marketing
Information Technology
Network Infrastructure
Project Management
Software
Progression apprenticeships
As your apprentices grow in confidence and capability, their roles naturally evolve – and so should their learning. Progression Apprenticeships offer a seamless pathway for continued development, enabling your team to build on their existing skills with higher-level qualifications, including access to graduate apprenticeships with our partner at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS).
SCQF Level 6 > SCQF Level 8 Progression Apprenticeships
- Digital Helpdesk Support > IT Professional
- IT Support > IT Professional
- IT Support > Cyber Security
- IT Support > Network Engineer
- Data Essentials > Data Analytics
- Network Analyst > Network Engineer
SCQF Level 6 > Graduate Apprenticeships
- Digital Applications > BA (Hons) Business Management at UWS
- Digital Applications > BA (Hons) Project Management at UWS
- Digital Marketing > BA (Hons) Business Management at UWS
SCQF Level 8 > Graduate Apprenticeships
- Project Management > Year 3 BA (Hons) Project Management at UWS
- IT Professional > Year 3 BSc (Hons) Data, AI & Software Engineering at UWS
- Cyber Security > Year 3 BSc (Hons) Data, AI & Software Engineering at UWS
- Network Engineer > Year 3 BSc (Hons) Data, AI & Software Engineering at UWS
- Software Developer > Year 3 BSc (Hons) Data, AI & Software Engineering at UWS
The importance of apprenticeships
Apprenticeships play a crucial role in supporting Scotland’s economic ambitions. Find out how they contribute, backed up by national skills body, Skills Development Scotland.
Skilled workforce
Apprenticeships create a skilled workforce, enhancing business productivity and economic prosperity.
Productive business
Employers report improved productivity through apprenticeships, benefitting their organisations.
Fairer society
By providing access to jobs for young people from traditionally restricted areas, apprenticeships contribute to a more equal society.
Apprenticeships by the numbers*
*Data from Skills Development Scotland
Partner with the most trusted name in Scottish apprenticeships
Are you ready to transform your workforce? As the leading provider of digital and data apprenticeships in Scotland, we can support you to bring in the skills your organisation needs to succeed and grow.
Join the growing number of forward-looking Scottish employers who have embodied the apprenticeship state of mind and adopted apprenticeships as part of their hiring strategy.
Who we work with
What our customers say
“We chose QA because of their ability to tailor apprenticeship programmes to suit our specific needs.”
“The biggest compliment I can give QA is that anyone we have worked with has felt like an extended part of our team.”
“We chose QA through external recommendation, and I keep working with them to grow our business because I trust them.”
Why recruit an apprentice
Discover how we've worked with businesses in Scotland to deliver apprenticeship talent that makes a difference.
QA Scottish Apprenticeship Awards
Every year QA Scotland hosts the Annual Apprenticeship Awards – a celebration of young Scottish talent and employers. Last year’s ceremony was a glittering success. Check out the winners on the link below.
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