What are apprenticeship units?
Apprenticeship units are short, flexible training courses based on knowledge and skills from employer-led occupational standards. They are not full apprenticeships. They help employers respond to urgent skills gaps without waiting for a long programme cycle.
Build capability in a focused area without committing staff to a full apprenticeship programme.
Units are designed for employed learners where the employer has identified a clear skills need.
Use public funding support for approved apprenticeship units, subject to eligibility and funding rules.
Learners complete a provider skills test, with the employer validating that the new skills have been achieved.
Use units for speed, full apprenticeships for role development
Most organisations will use both: units for immediate leadership or technical skill gaps, and full apprenticeships to build deeper occupational capability over time.
AI governance and risk
Prepare leaders to make safer AI decisions around policy, procurement, assurance, and oversight.
Existing staff development
Focus on employees already inside the organisation who need new skills to respond to emerging technology.
Clear business need
Match training to a defined employer need, from AI strategy through adoption, governance, and delivery.