AI and Automation Practitioner (Higher Apprenticeship)
University of SuffolkIpswich, United Kingdom
Course overview
The Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) in AI and Automation Practitioner (Higher Apprenticeship) is designed for individuals who want to develop practical skills in artificial intelligence, automation, process improvement, and digital transformation. | As organisations increasingly adopt AI-enabled technologies, there is growing demand for professionals who can identify opportunities for automation, improve business processes, and support organisational change. This apprenticeship combines academic learning with workplace application, enabling you to develop knowledge and skills that can be applied directly within your organisation. Through a blend of face-to-face teaching, online learning, and workplace-based activities, you will learn how to analyse business processes, design AI-enabled solutions, evaluate their effectiveness, and support continuous improvement.
The course is suitable for both new entrants and existing employees who wish to develop their digital capabilities an
Key highlights
- Higher apprenticeship combining academic learning with workplace application
- Practical skills in AI, automation, process improvement and digital transformation
- Blend of face-to-face teaching, online learning and workplace-based activities
- Learn to analyse business processes and design AI-enabled solutions
- Develop skills to evaluate solutions and support continuous improvement
- Suitable for new entrants and existing employees building digital capabilities
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall (no component below 5.5) — standard University of Suffolk requirement
Scholarships
International Merit Scholarship
The awards are £1,000 - £3,000 based on your academic achievements and level of study.
Up to £1,000Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarship
We will be awarding fifty (50) Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarships of £4,000 value each in the 2025/26 academic year.
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- AI and automation practitioner
- Business process improvement analyst
- Digital transformation officer
- Automation analyst
- Robotic process automation developer
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Suffolk, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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