AI & Automation Apprenticeship (Level 4)
Practical, non-coding training in AI and automation tools, for people who need to select, implement and govern them safely at work. Delivered by ABA Training, from the team behind ABA Procurement.
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Level 4
Apprenticeship standard ST1512
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18 Months
To gateway
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£18,000
Fully funded for apprentices aged 16–24 at non-levy employers
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Online or in person
Live workshops and a dedicated skills coach
Who it’s for
People in operational, digital support or change delivery roles who need to understand, choose and roll out AI and automation tools responsibly. It isn’t aimed at coders: you won’t be expected to write production code.
It’s open to any industry, with procurement-focused options if you want to specialise.
What you’ll study
Eight modules, each with a real workplace project:
AI, Automation and Responsible Practice
Law, Ethics and Governance (UK GDPR, bias and AI governance)
Opportunity Identification and Process Mapping
Low-Code and No-Code Automation Tools (Power Automate, Zapier and Make)
AI Tools and Prompt Engineering
Testing, Integration and Continuous Improvement
Change Management and Stakeholder Engagement
Measuring Impact and Assessment Preparation
AI & Automation for Procurement Professionals
Procurement and supply chain teams are among the first to put AI and automation to work, from supplier data and spend analysis to purchase-to-pay workflows. This apprenticeship gives your team the skills to do it safely and well, alongside their CIPS training.
AI & Automation apprenticeship: your questions answered
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No. The apprenticeship is designed for people who select, implement and govern AI and automation tools, not for people writing production code.
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18 months to gateway, followed by the end-point assessment.
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The apprenticeship is in the £18,000 funding band. Levy-paying employers fund it from their levy account. Non-levy employers pay nothing for apprentices aged 16–24, and a 5% contribution (£900) for apprentices aged 25 and over.
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Online, with two 2-hour live workshops per module, self-directed study between sessions, a workplace project for each module, and a monthly one-to-one review with a dedicated skills coach.
In person option available with 2 day block study.
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Through a portfolio of evidence built from your workplace projects, and a 60-minute professional discussion with an independent assessor. It’s graded Distinction, Pass or Fail.
For more information about our AI & Automation apprenticeship visit ABA Training.
Want to know more? Talk to us
Call 01603 251754 or email training@abaprocurement.com.