AI Adoption, Procurement & Governance Apprenticeship Unit (AU0010)

4 days Fully funded for employers AU0010

The AI Adoption, Procurement & Governance Apprenticeship Unit (AU0010) is a Level 5 AI Leadership Apprenticeship Unit funded through the Growth & Skills Levy.

It's ideal for those in leadership roles responsible for shaping, influencing, or supporting decisions about the adoption of AI systems within their organisation.

This 4-day programme is particularly relevant for employees who need upskilling in how to adopt AI systems and govern them responsibly.

Learners should be:

Aged 16+
Currently employed

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AI Adoption & Procurement & Governance Apprenticeship Unit (AU0010)

Upcoming course dates:

August: Monday 24th - Thursday 27th
September: Monday 21st - Thursday 24th
October: Monday 19th - Thursday 22nd

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What is the AI Adoption, Procurement & Governance Apprenticeship Unit?

The AI Adoption, Procurement & Governance Apprenticeship Unit (AU0010) is a Level 5 AI Leadership Apprenticeship Unit designed for managers and senior leaders responsible for selecting, procuring and governing Artificial Intelligence within their organisation.

Funded through the Growth & Skills Levy, AU0010 equips organisations to make informed AI investment decisions, evaluate suppliers, establish governance frameworks and ensure AI systems are implemented responsibly.

The programme is suitable for organisations beginning their AI journey as well as those expanding existing AI initiatives.

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What is taught on the programme?

By completing the AI Adoption, Procurement & Governance apprenticeship unit, learners will develop the capability to:

Evaluate AI solutions and vendors using structured criteria following organisational process (cost, performance, risk, data readiness).
Make procurement decisions based on testing.
Assess risks associated with AI acquisition.
Design and implement AI governance frameworks.
Embed ethical, legal and regulatory considerations into AI decision-making processes.
Define assurance and compliance processes.
Design and implement human oversight mechanisms for AI systems.

Apprenticeship Unit Funding: How it works

A full breakdown of how apprenticeship units are funded is available below, specific to both Levy and Non-Levy paying employers.

Levy Employer:

Fully funded directly from your Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) account, subject to available funds.

Levy Employer with insufficient funds / co-investment:

95% is funded by government co-investment, you agree to pay a mandatory 5% cash contribution.

Non-Levy Employer:

Fully funded using your reservation made via the Government's apprenticeship service website.

AI Adoption, Procurement & Governance - AU0010

What you'll learn

The AI Adoption, Procurement & Governance Apprenticeship Unit is assessed daily through:

Scenario-based tasks
Governance design exercises
Risk and compliance workshops

Curriculum Sequencing:

Day 1: Context + risk + governance landscape
Day 2: Governance design + leadership + workforce
Day 3: Technical evaluation + testing
Day 4: Assurance + compliance + auditability

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Who should take the AI Adoption, Procurement & Governance Apprenticeship Unit (AU0010)?

The AI Adoption, Procurement & Governance Apprenticeship Unit (AU0010) is designed for professionals responsible for introducing, evaluating, purchasing or governing Artificial Intelligence within their organisation.

Whether your business is exploring AI for the first time or expanding existing AI capabilities, this apprenticeship unit provides the knowledge needed to make informed, responsible decisions.

AU0010 is particularly relevant for:

Operations Directors looking to improve efficiency through AI while managing organisational risk.
Digital Transformation Managers leading AI-enabled business change programmes.
IT Managers responsible for evaluating AI technologies, security and technical implementation.
Heads of Innovation identifying opportunities to adopt emerging AI solutions.
AI Leads developing governance frameworks and supporting responsible AI deployment.

Chief Information Officers (CIOs) overseeing AI strategy, technology investment and digital transformation.
Chief Operating Officers (COOs) embedding AI into operational processes while maintaining effective governance.
Procurement Managers selecting AI suppliers and managing vendor relationships.
Compliance Managers ensuring AI systems meet legal, regulatory and ethical requirements.
Senior managers, department heads and business leaders responsible for AI adoption or digital transformation.