AI Data Specialist apprenticeship
AI transforms data into strategic advantage, driving innovation
Equip your organisation with the skills to innovate data-driven AI solutions that automate and optimise business processes - helping humans make the big decisions.
Why choose our AI Data Specialist Level 7 apprenticeship?
The Level 7 Artificial Intelligence Data Specialist apprenticeship programme enables learners to develop deep technical knowledge in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data, to enable the creation of tailored AI solutions.
AI Data Specialists carry out applied research in order to innovate artificial intelligence solutions for specific business problems, working with datasets that are too large or complex for traditional techniques.
- Champion AI
- Enhance human decision-making
- Execute applied research
Overview
- Details of standard: AI Data Specialist
- Level: 7
- Total cost: £17,000
- Programme duration: 21 months
- Live instructor sessions: 17 days
Entry requirements
Standard Entry Requirements
Applicants will usually have obtained: an honours degree (2:2 or above) in an appropriate discipline, or with the appropriate aptitude for a role in technology.
Non-standard entry with work experience
Relevant qualifications and/or work experience will be taken into consideration where the applicant has the judged potential to benefit from the programme. Requests will be considered on an individual basis where appropriate.
Informal Interviews
Informal interviews will be held where
- The suitability of a candidate is in doubt and further evidence is sought.
- The candidate presents an unusual set of qualifications taken or pending, and an appropriate conditional offer needs to be determined.
- Candidates may need advice on the appropriateness of the programme.
Applicants invited for an informal interview will always be informed of its purpose.
Learner journey
The AI Data Specialist programme integrates live and online workshops with self-paced learning, employing a guided discovery approach for individual learner contexts.
Learners are assigned a Digital Learning Consultant (DLC) for personalised coaching and support. These specialists ensure their successful progress, wellbeing, and readiness for assessments.
Modules | 15 months
Module 1: Data Science Principlies (10 weeks)
Module 2: AI and Data Science Professional Practice (40 weeks)
Module 3: Programming for Artificial Intelligence (10 weeks)
Module 4: Machine Learning Using Cloud Computing (10 weeks)
Module 5: AI and Digital Innovation (10 weeks)
Module 6: Disruptive Leadership for Sustainable Strategy (10 weeks)
EPA | 6 months
Project report with presentation
Professional discussion
Technical test
IfATE AI7 qualification awarded
You have achieved your qualification.
ACE Team
Our Academic COmmunity of Excellence (ACE) team supports learners with writing styles, reading stategies, referencing, and more.
Job roles
This programme is suitable for multiple roles, such as:
- AI Strategy Manager
- AI Engineer
- AI Specialist
- Director AI
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Machine Learning Specialist
Funding
There is no cost to you as an apprentice. Apprenticeships are fully funded through your employer.
If you are an employer, the maximum funding for this programme is £17,000. Expenses for travel to QA centres should be covered by the employer.
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Tools and technologies
Apprentices will learn to use a variety of tools and technologies, including:
Statistics and visualistion
- Python
- Excel
- Power BI
Machine learning
- Python
- Sklearn
- NLTK
- Tesnorflow & Keras
Cloud services
- AWS
- Azure
- GCP
Foundation models
- OpenAI
- Hugging Face
Development environments
- Google Colab
- Anaconda
- Alternative environments available
Digital by Design
Our market-leading approach accelerates skill development and achievement through our Discover, Practise, Apply methodology, ensuring that both learners and employers are fully supported throughout their programme.
Leveraging QA’s learning platform, learners follow a development path focused on their job role.
Learners come together for instructor-led training sessions, practising their skills through hands-on labs and sandboxes in a safe environment.
These learnings are applied through work-based activities at key and sequenced stages, supported by Digital Learning Consultants.
What our learners say
“Originally I was trying to get into med school but couldn’t garner enough funding. I had heard about apprenticeships in school before so I thought I should give that a try. Now, I’m getting paid to learn something I love to do and I really do feel I could become anything and that the sky’s the limit. I think apprenticeships are inclusive, flexible, and challenging.”
“I have always had an interest in computer science and becoming a software developer, so this programme has given me a fantastic opportunity to get real-world experience and regular training in this field. For me to be working in an office, alongside senior software developers, absorbing knowledge on a daily basis has been crucial for my own development.”
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