Free Level 7 AI Ofqual Regulated Qualification for the NHS + More!
July 2026 Update:
Offer extended to Emergency Services, Councils, Charities, Universities and Housing Associations in England.
AI Data Specialist
⏩ Accelerated Programme
At LearnTech, we know that NHS teams are under increasing pressure to do more with less, while continuing to deliver exceptional patient care. That’s why we’re proud to offer the Level 7 AI Data Specialist qualification free of charge*, exclusively to NHS Trusts across England.
This opportunity has been designed to help build advanced AI capability within NHS Trusts, without adding to the training budget.
Our AI Data Specialist Level 7 Accelerated Programme enables individuals, who have completed the Level 6 AI Engineer apprenticeship with us, to achieve the full Ofqual-regulated Level 7 AI Data Specialist qualification in just six months.
With changes to government funding from January 2026, most Level 7 apprenticeships are no longer funded for individuals aged 22 and over, making the full programme significantly more expensive. In response, our accelerated programme offers a more affordable and accessible top-up to the same highly sought after qualification.
Developed in collaboration with BCS – The Chartered Institute for IT, this programme reflects our commitment to delivering high impact vocational education, supporting both individuals and employers and creating meaningful opportunities for lifelong learning.
What we offer
We’ve created a simple, flexible pathway that supports team members to progress further…
- Learners complete their Level 6 AI Engineer apprenticeship with us
- We provide the additional Level 7 top-up training at no cost
- They go on to undertake the Level 7 AI Data Specialist qualification, assessed by BCS and regulated by Ofqual
Why this matters for the NHS
Recent funding changes have made Level 7 apprenticeships less accessible for many learners aged 22 or over, potentially creating a gap in progression for digital and technical roles. We want to help bridge that gap.
By offering this top-up accelerated programme at no cost, we’re supporting NHS Trusts to…
- Continue developing high-level AI expertise internally
- Strengthen data-driven decision making and innovation
- Build capability that directly supports patient outcomes and operational efficiency
An exclusive opportunity for NHS Trusts
As a tech apprenticeship provider to 58 NHS Trusts, we’re proud to offer this free of charge accelerated programme to help support workforce development across the sector, helping individuals build skills that make a real impact.
Whether the focus is improving service delivery, reducing admin burden or exploring new AI-driven solutions, this programme helps teams take the next step.
Find out more
If you’d like to explore the full details, including how the programme works in practice, you can download our flyer via the course page or read our main Level 7 AI accelerated programme blog.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this further, please get in touch – we’d love to help!
* Eligibility criteria and terms apply.
