Requirements

Make sure you meet the eligibility requirements for the programme.

Eligibility

You must have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years, or in the EEA if you are a UK, Irish or EEA citizen. You must also have the right to work for the duration of the programme and spend at least half of your working hours in England.

Employer

You must be employed in a relevant role. Your employer needs to be onboard and committed to supporting your development throughout the programme.

Cost and Funding

Training is funded through the Apprenticeship Levy, or by a levy transfer from a partner employer if yours does not pay it. Your employer pays your salary; the funding covers training and assessment.

Experience

Designed for experienced software engineers who want to move into AI-native engineering and machine learning.

Time commitment

One live workshop per week plus a minimum of 6 hours off-the-job training during working hours. Your employer must protect this time.