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Train employees to identify, implement and govern practical automation that reduces manual work, improves efficiency and manages AI risk

As AI and automation continue to transform the way organisations operate, the demand for professionals who can bridge the gap between technology and business has never been greater. The AI & Automation Practitioner Apprenticeship is designed to equip employees with the skills to identify opportunities for automation, implement AI-driven solutions, and drive efficiency across the workplace.
Many businesses have adopted a rapid pace of investment into both Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation; however, many companies also find it difficult to realise the full potential of these investments. The Level 4 AI and Automation Practitioner Apprenticeship is designed to provide individuals with the ability to bridge the divide between technology and the implementation of that technology. This will enable these individuals to develop and implement successful automation strategies, remove unnecessary process inefficiencies, and provide quantifiable results throughout the organisation.
This apprenticeship is designed for individuals who want to develop practical skills in artificial intelligence, automation, and digital technologies to drive business improvement and innovation. Learners may be new to the workforce or existing employees moving into more digitally focused roles, united by a desire to apply AI-driven solutions, improve processes, and deliver measurable organisational value. Throughout the programme, apprentices engage with both technical and business concepts, including workflow analysis, prompt engineering, building agents, automation tools, and stakeholder collaboration.
Duration: 14 Months - 18 Months
Sessions: 26
Delivery Method: Online or Face to Face
Funding: Levy Funded (£18,000)
Minimum Off The Job Hours: 420
Apprenticeship Course Type: AI & Data
Session 1 - Effective communication, CPD & Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Session 2 - Project Management Methods for AI Implementation
Session 3 - AI & Automation Foundations
Session 4 - Responsible use of AI & Data Ethics
Session 5 - Prompt Engineering & Customer AI Assistants
Session 6 - Process Mapping & Opportunity Identification
Session 7 - Data Foundations for Automation
Session 8 - No Code / Low Code Automation - Developing your First Flows
Session 9 - AI Powered Workflows
Session 10 - Measuring ROI & Building the Business Case
Session 11 - Scoping & Developing your Automation Build
Session 12 - Testing, QA & Standardising your Automation Build
Session 13 - Change Management & Workforce Adoption
Session 14 - Systems Integration & Platform Connectivity
Session 15 - Develop, Monitor & Optimise AI Agents
Session 16 - Assessment Preparation and Mock Assessments (4 Sessions)
Session 17 - Final Gateway
Coaching and Support - 5 Sessions throughout the course
Typically there are 2 assessment methods which are a Project and a Professional Discussion. These assessments are set by an assessment organisation and can be carried out at any appropriate point of the programme by either the assessment organisation or the training provider.
Beyond the immediate efficiency and productivity gains, you build a workforce that is comfortable and capable around technology, reducing dependency on external support and positioning your business to adapt as AI continues to develop.
Your apprentice will analyse current systems to identify where time and money are being lost to manual processes and inefficient systems. They will then implement practical automated workflows using accessible tools to enhance productivity.
Organisations can develop an internal capability that most of their competitors are currently paying external consultants to provide at significant cost and without any lasting knowledge transfer.
The apprentice helps your organisation adopt AI confidently and responsibly, covering governance, compliance, security, privacy, ethics and legislation to ensure sustainable, business-wide adoption, so your business moves forward with confidence rather than caution.
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