Apprenticeship Start Dates

Our most high-demand apprenticeships start as often as monthly, while others begin every two to three months. We tailor start dates to match the demand for each programme, based on our internal capacity. These dates may vary depending on the uptake of available slots. To ensure employers can access apprenticeship starts within reasonable timescales, exact start dates are finalised once the cohort of apprentices is ready to begin.

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✉️ Contact us or speak to your account manager if you need a cohort on one of these dates
No start dates
* Excluding assessment. From 2026, apprenticeship assessments are changing to take place during training instead of at the end.
ℹ️ Please contact us for information. From January 2026, Level 7 government funding ended for most learners aged 22 and over. Our enhanced Level 6 AI Engineer apprenticeship includes the option to achieve the full Level 7 AI Data Specialist qualification through one additional module and assessment.

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AI & Data Programmes
AI Data Specialist - Level 7
15*
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AI Data Specialist Accelerated Programme - Level 7
6
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AI Engineer - Level 6
16*
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AI & Automation Practitioner - Level 4
17
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Data Technician - Level 3
12*
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Data Analyst - Level 4
14*
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Data Engineer - Level 5
20*
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Business Analysis Programmes
Business Analyst - Level 4
14*
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Cyber Security Programmes
Cyber Security Defend & Respond - Level 4
18*
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Cyber Security Engineer - Level 4
18*
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Cyber Security Risk Analyst - Level 4
18*
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Infrastructure & Networking Programmes
Information Communications Technician - Level 3
13 - 15*
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Network Engineer - Level 4
15*
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IT Solutions Programmes
Digital Applications Technician - Level 3
12*
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Digital Service Technician - Level 3
12*
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IT Solutions Technician - Level 3
13 - 15*
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Applications Support Lead - Level 4
15*
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Digital Product Manager - Level 4
15*
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Software & DevOps Programmes
Software Development Technician - Level 3
13*
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Software Developer - Level 4
14*
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DevOps Engineer - Level 4
15*
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AI Data Specialist - Level 7
15*
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AI Data Specialist Accelerated Programme - Level 7
6
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AI Engineer - Level 6
16*
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AI & Automation Practitioner - Level 4
17
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Data Technician - Level 3
12*
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Data Analyst - Level 4
14*
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Data Engineer - Level 5
20*
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Business Analyst - Level 4
14*
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Cyber Security Defend & Respond - Level 4
18*
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Cyber Security Engineer - Level 4
18*
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Cyber Security Risk Analyst - Level 4
18*
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Information Communications Technician - Level 3
13 - 15*
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Network Engineer - Level 4
15*
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Digital Applications Technician - Level 3
12*
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Digital Service Technician - Level 3
12*
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IT Solutions Technician - Level 3
13 - 15*
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Applications Support Lead - Level 4
15*
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Digital Product Manager - Level 4
15*
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Software Development Technician - Level 3
13*
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Software Developer - Level 4
14*
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DevOps Engineer - Level 4
15*
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