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Al and Automation Practitioner
(Level 4 Apprenticeship)

The Al and Automation Practitioner apprenticeship (Level 4) is a nationally recognised UK programme designed to develop professionals who can implement artificial intelligence and automation solutions within real business environments. Unlike short theoretical courses, the programme focuses on practical workplace projects, enabling learners to apply Al and automation tools directly within their organisation to improve productivity and efficiency. 

Programme Details Qualification: 

Artificial Intelligence & Automation Practitioner (Level 4)

Standard Code: ST1512 

Duration: Typically 12-15 months  (Part Time-One Evening a Week)

Funding: Government-funded through the UK Apprenticeship Levy or government coinvestment 

Learning Model:Workplace-based learning combined with structured training

Outcome: Learners gain practical skills in Al and automation and achieve a nationally recognised qualification. 

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(Level 4 Apprenticeship)

Programme Details

  • Qualification: Artificial Intelligence & Automation Practitioner (Level 4
  • Standard Code: S11512
  • Funding: Government-funded through the UK Apprenticeship Levy or government co-investment
  • Duration: Typically 12-15 months (Part Time-One Evening a Week)
  • Learning Model: Workplace-based learning combined with structured training
  • Outcome: Learners gain practical skills in Al and automation and achieve a nationally recognised qualification.

Who is this for?

  • Employees involved in workflow design, automation, or data processes
  • Organisations wanting to build in-house Al capability
  • Professionals seeking skills in Al tools and process automation
  • Businesses looking to improve efficiency through automation

Eligibility Requirements

Minimum age: 16+ 

Right to work in England 

Resident in the UK (or EEA) for at least 3 years  Must be employed in a relevant role 

GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or equivalent preferred 

  • If not already achieved, Functional Skills Level 2 must be completed before the end-point assessment

Participants cannot be enrolled in another funded training programme at the same time. 

Participants will be taught how to apply learning to their current job role during the apprenticeship.

What You Will Learn?

The programme focuses on practical Al and automation skills, including:

Al Foundations

  • Understanding Al concepts, use cases, and limitations
  • Responsible and ethical Al use

Automation & Workflow Design

  • Identifying automation opportunities in business processes
  • Mapping and analysing workflows

Al Tools and Productivity

  • Using Al tools for decision-making and productivity
  • Implementing automation platforms and integrations

Business & Technical Translation

  • Translating business needs into technical solutions
  • Designing automation systems aligned with organisational goals

Deployment & Improvement

  • Testing and evaluating automation solutions
  • Monitoring performance and improving systems through feedback loops

How Learning Is Delivered

Participants develop capabilities such as:

How Learning Is Delivered

The programme emphasises on-the-job learning, meaning most skills are developed while working on real business tasks. Key elements include:

  • Workplace-based projects
  • Structured training sessions
  • Continuous mentoring and guidance
  • Practical implementation of automation systems

At the end of the programme, learners complete an End-Point Assessment (EPA) to achieve the qualification.

Practical Applications

During the programme, learners design and implement automation within real business operations, including:

  • Operations workflows
  • Finance processes
  • HR systems
  • Sales and marketing automation Data processing and reporting

Automations are built using the organisation's actual systems and data, meaning solutions created during the programme continue delivering value after completion.

Benefits for Organisations

  • Improve operational efficiency through Al and automation Reduce manual processes and repetitive tasks
  • Build internal Al capability
  • Reduce reliance on external consultants
  • Create long-term automation infrastructure

Training focuses on low-code and no-code tools, enabling rapid adoption without heavy development resources.

Skills Developed

  • Identifying automation opportunities
  • Designing Al-driven workflows
  • Implementing Al tools in business processes
  • Data-informed decision making
  • Stakeholder communication and change management
  • Responsible and ethical Al implementation

Ready to Transform Your Workforce?

Government-funded through the UK Apprenticeship Levy. Upskill your team with practical AI and automation capabilities — at no additional cost.

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