AI Leadership Apprenticeship Units

AI Leadership Units are designed for business leaders, senior managers and organisational decision-makers responsible for strategy, transformation, governance and innovation. They are particularly relevant for leaders who are helping to shape how AI is adopted within their organisation and who need the confidence, knowledge and frameworks to make informed decisions. This makes them an ideal AI leadership training solution for non-technical leaders, department heads driving AI transformation, and decision-makers responsible for AI adoption.

Whether you’re exploring AI opportunities, developing an AI adoption strategy, evaluating governance requirements or preparing teams for organisational change, the units provide practical leadership development that can be applied immediately within the workplace. Typical participants include Heads of Department, Transformation Leads, Operations Leaders, Innovation Managers and Governance and Risk Leaders. These AI leadership courses for managers help build the AI strategic co-thinker skills needed at every level.

AI Leadership Units are designed for employed professionals aged 19 and over who are working in a leadership, management or decision-making role within their organisation.

Participants should have the responsibility and autonomy to influence organisational priorities, support change initiatives or contribute to decisions around technology, innovation and investment. The units are intended for leaders who are helping to shape how AI is adopted within their organisation.

The AI Leadership Units are delivered through live, expert-led virtual masterclasses designed to fit around leadership responsibilities and organisational priorities. Each unit includes 30 hours of guided learning, practical activities and assessment, helping participants develop the skills needed to lead successful AI adoption.

Organisations can choose between two delivery models. The Five-Week Leadership Masterclass Series is delivered as one day per week over five weeks, allowing time for reflection and application between sessions. Alternatively, the Accelerated Delivery Model delivers the same learning across five consecutive days, providing an immersive experience for organisations looking to build expertise quickly and accelerate AI transformation initiatives.

Yes. Each AI Leadership Unit can be completed independently, allowing leaders to focus on the area most relevant to their role, responsibilities and organisational priorities. Organisations may choose to complete a single unit, combine multiple units or progress through the full Define → Govern → Transform pathway.

Different members of a leadership team can also attend different units depending on their area of responsibility. For example, a leader responsible for AI governance may focus on Risk & Responsibility, while a transformation lead may benefit most from Culture & Change. This flexible approach allows organisations to build targeted AI leadership skills while creating a clear pathway for wider organisational development.

AI Leadership Units will be funded through the Growth and Skills Levy, in the same way that apprenticeship programmes are currently funded.

The introduction of Apprenticeship Units gives organisations a more flexible way to access targeted skills development in priority areas without committing to a full apprenticeship programme. This allows employers to build capacity in specific areas of organisational need while continuing to make use of available levy funding.

If you’re unsure how the Growth and Skills Levy applies to your organisation, our team can provide guidance on eligibility, funding options and the most appropriate route for accessing AI Leadership Units.