AI Apprenticeship Units for Business Leaders: Which one is right for you?

AI apprenticeship units are specialist leadership training programmes designed to help business leaders develop the skills needed to create AI strategy, implement AI transformation, and govern AI adoption responsibly. Cambridge Marketing College offers all three units, allowing businesses to choose training based on their organisation’s AI priorities. 

This guide explains what the units are, why they are valuable for leaders, and how to choose the right combination for you or your team.

What are AI Apprenticeship Units? 

AI apprenticeship units are virtual training programmes designed to give leaders the skills and knowledge needed to successfully implement AI within a business. 

The three areas of training are: 

• AI Delivery and Organisational Transformation 
• AI Strategy and Opportunity 
• AI Adoption, Procurement and Governance 

Each unit focuses on a different aspect of AI leadership, helping professionals build the capabilities required to make informed decisions and drive successful AI adoption. 

Which AI Apprenticeship Unit should I choose? 

Our comparison table and individual unit descriptions will help you identify which training option is most relevant for you or your team. 

AI Apprenticeship Unit Comparison Table

What’s taught in the AI Delivery and Organisational Transformation Apprenticeship Unit? 

The AI Delivery and Organisational Transformation apprenticeship unit focuses on embedding AI change into live operations. It covers the practical challenges of making AI work day to day, including workforce transformation, role redesign and reskilling. 

Who is this unit for? 

This unit is designed for leaders focused on: 

• AI project delivery 
• Leading organisational change 
• Engaging teams through AI adoption 
• Turning AI plans into operational results 

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What’s taught in the AI Strategy and Opportunity Apprenticeship Unit? 

The AI Strategy and Opportunity apprenticeship unit focuses on defining the long-term AI direction for your organisation. Leaders will develop an AI strategy, roadmap and investment priorities to identify where AI can create the greatest business value. 

Who is this unit for? 

This unit is designed for leaders focused on: 

• Identifying AI opportunities 
• Shaping business strategy 
• Deciding where AI can add real value 
• Supporting senior leadership decisions 

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What’s taught in the AI Adoption, Procurement and Governance Apprenticeship Unit? 

The AI Adoption, Procurement and Governance apprenticeship unit focuses on selecting, procuring and governing AI systems responsibly. It covers areas including vendor management, compliance, risk and ensuring AI solutions are implemented safely. 

Who is this unit for? 

This unit is designed for leaders focused on: 

• Evaluating AI solutions 
• Managing AI risk 
• Ensuring compliance 
• Overseeing AI implementation 

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Who can enrol on the AI Apprenticeship Units? 

To complete the training, learners must meet the following criteria: 

• The employer must be over 19 
• The learner must be in a leadership role responsible for setting direction, governance or oversight for AI use 

If you are unsure whether you meet the criteria, please send your CV to apprenticeshipteam@marketingcollege.com and our team can confirm your eligibility.

How much does an AI apprenticeship Unit cost? 

For businesses with a levy pot, government funding may be available for this.

Each AI apprenticeship unit costs £750, which includes: 

• 30 hours of virtual live tutor-led training 
• A skills test at the end of the programme

Businesses can choose the unit’s that are most relevant to their AI priorities and leadership needs.