AI & Automation Apprenticeship
Level 4 Artificial Intelligence & Automation Apprenticeship
Who the Level 4 AI Apprenticeship is for
The Level 4 Artificial intelligence and Automation Practitioner Apprenticeship is for employees who want to:
- Understand how to identify AI opportunities to enhance personal and business productivity
- Acquire the knowledge and skill to confidently use AI tools & applications to improve business processes.
For leaders and managers who want to upskill over a shorter duration, we recommend our AI Strategy & Opportunity Apprenticeship Unit course, which is just 8 weeks long and is 100% funded for non-levy payers. Larger organisations can use their levy funds.
What the AI & Automation Apprenticeship covers
Programme Overview
- 100% online learning programme
- Series of live interactive learning sessions delivered by high calibre team of AI trainers and coaches
- Regular one-to-one coaching and mentoring with an experienced AI coach
- Series of practical hands-on AI Labs, to learn how to use AI tools with support from trainers
- Open cohorts (8-20 delegates only) to ensure a high-quality interactive experience for all participants
Learning Covers
- How to identify AI opportunities to increase user or customer satisfaction, and/or improve productivity.
- How to use off-the-shelf AI tools & applications like Co-pilot, Power Automate, ML Studio, Zapier, Make & Zoho.
- How to write effective prompts and build content with Generative AI
- How to assess the viability of AI solutions
- How to understand user requirements when designing solutions
- How to connect systems using API’s
- How to build Agentic AI
- Understand AI trends & risks
- Understand ethics, law & responsible AI
- Understand AI impact, equality & algorithmic fairness
- Understand governance, assurance & risk management
- Understand stakeholder engagement & inclusive communication
- How to train users and embed change
- How to measure & report on AI effectiveness & productivity
Funding & Incentives available for – The Level 4 AI Apprenticeship
Use the calculator below to understand what funding and incentives are available to your business.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Level 4 AI Apprenticeship cost employers?
The funding band for this programme is £18,000.
How long does this apprenticeship take to complete?
12 to 15 months
Can employees enrol on this apprenticeship if they have already done an apprenticeship?
Yes they can. If an employee takes on new responsibilities as part of their role or moves into a new occupation that requires new knowledge and skill, then they can commence a new Apprenticeship at the same level or lower.
Do you have to do Maths & English as part of this Apprenticeship?
No. Learners aged 19 + are not required to study Maths and English (regardless of previous grades), but do have the option to study and sit these additional qualifications, if they want to. Learners who are aged 16-18 must study Maths and English Functional Skills as part of their Apprenticeship (only if they do not already have the minimum grades specified in the eligibility criteria).
Why choose The Apprentice Academy for AI Training
- Multi Award Winning Training Provider
- National Delivery & Ofsted ‘Good’ Rating
- Highest Apprenticeship Success Rates in UK – See Here
- All Trainers Recruited from Industry
- Regular Open Cohorts So Courses Are Easy to Join with Minimal Waiting Times
- 4.9/5 Google Review Ratings from 600+ Learners – See Here
- Our Impact Results Deliver High Levels of ROI For Learners & Employers

Next Steps
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