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Empowering councils with data & AI training
Trusted by over 50% of UK councils and combined authorities.
Build the skills to cut costs, improve efficiency, and transform services with data, AI, and modern delivery. We help councils streamline operations, strengthen decisions, and deliver better services.
Trusted by key partners
Our success in numbers
Addressing the challenges facing councils
Councils are under increasing pressure to deliver essential services with limited budgets while demand continues to rise across areas such as social care, housing, and community support.
Demand for services such as social care and housing continues to grow, requiring new ways of working and better use of digital tools to maintain service delivery.
With constrained budgets, councils must do more with less, streamlining operations, reducing manual processes and prioritising resources.
While data and AI offer significant potential, many councils lack the skills to apply them effectively, limiting their ability to improve decision-making.
As services such as online payments and community services become increasingly digital, keeping data and systems secure is critical.
How we support local authorities
Cyber security for regulated environments
Keep services running. Keep data safe. Build the cyber skills needed to protect critical council services strengthening resilience, ensuring compliance, and defending against evolving threats.
Data & analytics: Apply AI where it matters
Improving services, not just systems.
We help councils move from data to action using AI to automate processes, enhance decision-making, and deliver better outcomes for communities – securely and responsibly.
Leadership & human skills
Equip leaders and teams to drive meaningful, sustainable change.
We build capability in communication, collaboration, and ethical decision-making – developing confident, people-first leaders who can navigate complexity and ensure digital transformation delivers real outcomes for communities.
Agile & modern service delivery
Deliver services that are faster, simpler, and built around community needs.
We equip teams with agile, product, and service design skills to streamline delivery, reduce inefficiencies, and continuously improve the experiences of residents and staff.
Don’t let the AI skills gap hold you back
On-demand session on AI leadership
Every organisation is collecting more data than ever – but without the right strategy and skills, that data remains an untapped asset.
In this exclusive on-demand session, Leading with intelligence: Transforming talent in the age of AI-powered decision-making, our experts explore how organisations are shifting to AI-powered, data-driven strategies – and how upskilling your workforce is the key to unlocking the full potential of your data.
Simplify procurement
Access our services through recognised public sector frameworks
QA is an approved supplier under key procurement frameworks
We combine compliant framework access with flexible funding options, including apprenticeship routes where appropriate.
Our team can guide you through the most effective and efficient way to procure skills development.
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Shared Business Services (SBS)
Crown Commercial Services (CCS)
Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO)
Don't take our word for it...
Discover how QA's tailored training and apprenticeship solutions have actively driven improvements across local authorities.
Don't take our word for it...
“QA have been a standout provider from the outset, working closely with Birmingham City Council to deliver flexible digital apprenticeship programmes tailored to our evolving needs. Their collaborative approach, clear communication, and commitment to understanding our organisation have helped us address key skills gaps and support our improvement journey, ultimately enabling us to offer better services to our citizens.”
“QA really get what we're trying to achieve at Shropshire Council when it comes to upskilling our staff digitally. QA are flexible, responsive, and genuine in their support – it feels like a real partnership. They've helped us move things forward in a positive way and are innovative in their approach, continually supporting us to improve and expand our digital upskill offer through apprenticeships.”
“QA's flexibility and expertise has driven analytics improvements across the organisation, advancing our data maturity vision by building skills that enhance reporting and predictive capabilities.”
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