AI & Automation Practitioner

Develop the expertise to design, build and scale AI-powered automation

AI and automation are transforming how organisations improve efficiency, reduce manual effort and deliver better business outcomes. However, achieving long-term value requires people with the skills to identify opportunities, build robust solutions and manage AI responsibly at scale.

The AI & Automation Practitioner apprenticeship develops employees into specialists who can design, implement and optimise AI-powered automations and agentic AI solutions that support business growth, productivity and innovation.

Ideal for organisations looking to embed advanced AI and automation capability across their operations.

Build automation capability that delivers measurable business value

Unlike introductory AI training, this programme provides a structured pathway to developing in-house expertise in AI automation. Through workplace learning, practical projects and expert coaching, learners develop the skills to identify high-value automation opportunities, design scalable AI solutions and implement governance that ensures AI is secure, compliant and reliable.

By the end of the programme, learners can confidently build, deploy and manage AI-powered automations that streamline operations, improve efficiency and support long-term digital transformation.

Typical Roles for AI & Automation Practitioner Apprentices include:

Automation Analyst
AI & Automation Consultant
Process Automation Specialist
Digital Transformation Coordinator
Automation Project Support Analyst

Programme overview:

Designing AI-powered automation solutions

Identify high-value automation and AI opportunities

Design scalable AI and automation solutions

Develop agentic AI workflows and cloud-based automations

Embed responsible AI, governance and data security

Delivering automation that drives business impact

Test, deploy and monitor AI-powered solutions

Measure business value and benefits realisation

Support organisational adoption and change management

Build a long-term automation strategy aligned to business goals

Course funding

Funding band: £18,000

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