Level 4 Apprenticeship Programme

AI & Automation Practitioner

Develop the skills to identify inefficiencies, automate workflows, and deploy AI tools responsibly across your organisation — fully funded and delivered entirely online.

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Why AI & Automation?

Every organisation has processes that waste time. Reports compiled by hand. Data copied between systems. Tasks repeated daily that software could handle in minutes.

This programme turns your employees into the people who fix that — permanently. They learn to identify where AI and automation deliver real value, build the solutions, and bring their teams along with them.

Automate repetitive workflows
Deploy AI tools responsibly and effectively
Drive measurable efficiency gains
Embed governance and compliance from the start

Programme Overview

Level 4 Equivalent in depth to a Higher National Certificate
Duration 12–18 months
Delivery Fully online, self-paced
Assessment Work-based project and professional discussion
Entry requirements No degree required. No coding experience required. Open to all sectors.

What Learners Cover

Foundations of AI & Automation

Understanding what AI can and cannot do, and where automation delivers genuine business value.

Responsible AI & Governance

Ensuring compliance, managing risk, and embedding ethical AI practices across the organisation.

Designing Practical AI Solutions

Selecting the right tools for the right problems, with a focus on usability and scalability.

Building Automated Workflows

Hands-on implementation using industry-standard no-code and low-code platforms.

Testing, Measuring & Improving

Evaluating what works, measuring impact, and refining solutions based on real data.

Driving Adoption Across the Business

Change management, stakeholder engagement, and making AI accessible to non-technical teams.

How It’s Delivered

Everything happens online through the Qualify Nation® platform.

Self-paced learning

Learners study when it suits them — no fixed timetable, no scheduled lectures.

AI-powered tutoring

Support available 24/7 to answer questions, explain concepts, and provide feedback.

Proctored assessments

Rigorous, AI-supervised examinations that ensure the qualification means something.

Hands-on labs

A practical environment where learners build real automations, not theoretical exercises.

Career support

CV building, interview preparation, and career guidance through the Grow platform — during and after the programme.

Who This Is For

This programme is designed for employed people in England who want to develop practical AI and automation skills without leaving their job.

For individuals

  • You’re currently employed and want to build skills that are in demand across every industry
  • You don’t need a degree, a tech background, or coding experience
  • You study during working hours while keeping your salary

For employers

  • Upskill existing staff in AI and automation at minimal cost
  • All training is online — no travel, no classrooms, no disruption
  • Your employee delivers real workplace improvements as part of the programme
  • Government funding covers most or all of the cost

Entry Requirements

  • Currently employed in England
  • Aged 16 or over
  • Resident in the UK for at least 3 years
  • No minimum qualifications — entry is based on suitability, not certificates

Funding

This programme is government funded. There is no cost to the learner.

The employer contribution depends on your organisation’s size and the learner’s age. In many cases, it’s completely free for the employer too.

Get in touch to find out what applies to you.

What You Get on Completion

A nationally recognised Level 4 qualification
A portfolio of real workplace improvements with documented impact
Practical proficiency in AI tools and automation platforms
Continued access to career support through the Qualify Nation® Grow platform

Register Your Interest

Whether you’re an individual looking to develop new skills or an employer wanting to upskill your team, we’d like to hear from you.

Register your interest and we’ll be in touch to discuss eligibility, funding, and next steps. No obligation.

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