Overview
The apprenticeship unit in AI Adoption, Procurement and Governance contains 30 hours of training and is taught by tutor-led classes. Once the learner has completed the programme, they will be able to implement AI into a business safely and effectively.
The AI Adoption, Procurement and Governance apprenticeship unit topics cover decision-making, safety, AI ethics, aligning business goals, and strengthening governance and risk management.
Employees will gain a team member who can help an organisation adopt AI confidently, improve efficiency, reduce risk, and support long-term, sustainable innovation.
Cambridge Marketing College offers three AI Leadership apprenticeship units: AI Strategy and Opportunity, AI Adoption, Procurement and Governance, and Delivery and Organisational Transformation. Businesses can enrol their teams on one, two or all three units to build AI leadership skills across their organisation.
Who is this apprenticeship for?
This leadership apprenticeship unit in AI Adoption, Procurement and Governance is suit to:
- Leaders responsible for procurement, compliance, governance, or risk management related to technology.
- Learners must be employed and aged 19 and over.
- Organisations that want to ensure AI is adopted safely, ethically, and effectively to improve business operations.
How is this apprenticeship delivered?
Learning with Expert Tutors
Structured learning with tutor-led classes. Cambridge Marketing College experts provide a blend of real-world experience and theory.
AI Community Access
During training, learners will have access to the AI community to share ideas, discuss developments, and stay updated on the latest AI trends.
Unique Learning Resources
Access exclusive resources created by expert tutors and available only to Cambridge Marketing College learners.
Bespoke group training and open classes
Bespoke training is available for groups of 10 or more, while smaller groups can attend our open classes.
What learners will be able to do?
After the learner has completed the AI Adoption, Procurement and Governance Apprenticeship Unit, they will be confident in supporting AI adoption across an organisation, including selecting and implementing AI tools and integrating them into business processes. Learners will understand how to manage risk, apply governance, and ensure ethical and compliant use of AI.
The employer will gain a leader who can align AI implementation with business objectives, support confident decision-making, and identify safe, ethical opportunities for AI use. They will help ensure AI is adopted responsibly while delivering long-term value to the organisation.
Key syllabus
- Assess AI solutions and vendors using structured, organisation-approved criteria
- Compare options based on cost, performance, risk, and data readiness
- Make evidence-based evaluation decisions aligned with business requirements
- Select AI solutions using testing, benchmarking, and user feedback
- Understand organisational procurement policies and approval processes
- Validate solutions before purchase to ensure suitability and value for money
- Identify and evaluate key risks in AI acquisition, such as vendor lock-in and data exposure
- Understand intellectual property, sustainability, and operational risk considerations
- Apply structured risk assessment methods to support safer AI adoption decisions
- Design AI governance structures with clear roles and responsibilities
- Define escalation routes and decision-making accountability within AI systems
- Implement governance frameworks that support control and organisational alignment
- Understand ethical principles and legal/regulatory requirements affecting AI use
- Embed compliance considerations into AI decision-making processes
- Ensure responsible, fair, and lawful AI adoption within organisations
- Define audit, assurance, and documentation requirements for AI systems
- Ensure transparency and traceability in AI-related decisions and processes
- Build compliance processes that meet organisational and regulatory standards
- Where and how human oversight should be applied in AI systems
- Design review and intervention mechanisms to monitor AI outputs
- Ensure safe, accountable AI use through effective human-in-the-loop controls
Duration and cost
Duration: 30 hours over 10 weeks, or bespoke training options for groups.
Cost: £750
Funding: Levy-funded or employer-funded.
Assessment: Skills test at the end of the training programme.
Why choose Cambridge Marketing College?
With over 35 years of experience in teaching AI, marketing, public relations, and sustainability, we specialise in delivering successful leadership training.
