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Our Level 4 CompTIA Network Engineer apprenticeship bridges the gap between network support and network management. We ensure our learners can support advanced networks and implement best practices to keep systems optimised for peak performance.
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Duration: 15 Months and up to 5 Months End Point Assessment.
Build network management skills for the future of your business. Our Level 4 apprenticeship develops IT technicians into expert Network Engineers; we teach people to install, maintain and optimise secure networks.
With essential skills in designing and implementing network solutions, including selecting hardware and software components, configuring devices, troubleshooting network issues, and implementing security measures to protect networks from cyber threats, a Network Engineer apprentice is guaranteed to have a significant impact on your overall operational efficiency.
Our programme offers a comprehensive training plan, delivering the latest industry knowledge alongside practical skills for proactive network management. Learners are empowered to work independently, implement best practices, and ensure your systems can run at peak performance.
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Our Level 4 CompTIA Network Technician apprenticeship isn’t just for career starters; our programme can act as a powerful professional development route for those already working within the industry.
Whether your business is looking to recruit and train new IT talent or upskill your current IT team as part of their professional development plan, our Level 4 CompTIA Network Technician apprenticeship offers a dynamic and inclusive learning pathway for individuals at various stages of their careers.
We adopt a learner-focused approach; we know each learner will come with different levels of existing industry knowledge, learning styles, and learning preferences. That’s why all our programmes are flexible, to ensure we can work with you and your apprentice to build the skills relevant to your business.
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We’re committed to building sought-after critical AI skills and preparing our learners for the new digital economy, so all our apprentices are enrolled on our Introduction to AI course.
The most notable barrier for businesses looking to introduce AI into daily operations is a lack of internal AI skills, with a quarter of organisations reporting that they struggle to find employees with the necessary skills to implement and manage AI technologies.
Our interactive 3-part course provides our learners with a comprehensive overview of AI; understanding its origins, categories, and capabilities. Learners will understand use cases for AI models, and be able to successfully implement appropriate models into their role while following relevant ethical regulations.
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We’ve partnered with CompTIA to elevate our apprenticeship training. CompTIA is a global leader in tech training, shaping the future tech workforce through groundbreaking industry training and certifications.
Your apprentice will benefit from additional IT network and security training and gain an additional industry-recognised certification, ensuring they are at the forefront of modern industry advancements and well-equipped to make valuable contributions to your team.
We offer both CompTIA Network+ and Security+ certifications. Network+ covers the core skills required to support any network environment, while Security+ equips learners with essential cybersecurity skills – both provide your apprentice with a qualification that is recognised as the industry standard, designed to validate knowledge of essential tools and concepts.
There is a range of government funding and local authority grant schemes available, which are designed to help you train the next wave of talent or invest in your team’s professional development.
Large organisations with an annual salary bill over £3 million are required to contribute to the Apprenticeship Levy. The Apprenticeship Levy is a dedicated apprenticeship fund, which employers can use to cover the costs of apprenticeship training and assessment.
For SMEs & Microbusinesses that do not pay into the Apprenticeship Levy, the Government will fund 100% of apprenticeship training and assessment costs for apprentices aged 16 – 21 and 95% for apprentices aged 22 and over.
Explore your Funding OptionsThe technical training component of our Level 4 Network Engineer apprenticeship is split into seven practice-led courses. Each practice-led course is then delivered across two days.
This course covers the fundamentals of networking, from theoretical frameworks to practical applications and security considerations. We cover network models (OSI & TCP/IP), addressing systems, switching and routing principles, and the use of network tools.
Over two days, learners will:
This course prepares learners to step into management roles by developing professional skills, service management practices and advanced technical knowledge. Participants learn to prioritise and organise client and stakeholder requests, negotiate service level agreements (SLAs) and understand their responsibilities for securing infrastructure and complying with regulatory requirements.
Over two days, learners will:
In this practical course, we explore modern physical and virtual networking environments, focusing on network optimisation, cloud infrastructure, and service integration. Learners gain skills to design, configure and maintain networks that support scalable, resilient business services while minimising downtime
Over two days, learners will:
This hands on course builds practical skills in proactive network management, focusing on troubleshooting, proactive maintenance and intelligent automation. Learners explore tools and techniques – both traditional and AI powered- to diagnose issues quickly, reduce downtime and maintain high performance across complex network environments.
Over two days, learners will:
This course explores critical network security topics and provides threat mitigation techniques that maintain performance standards while adhering to legal requirements. Participants gain technical skills and knowledge to safeguard IT assets against evolving security threats.
Over two days, learners will:
This course focuses on maintaining secure, stable and high performing networks during disruption or organisational change. Learners explore how to build resilient network infrastructure through change management, zero trust security principles and disaster recovery planning to keep critical services operational.
Over two days, learners will:
This hands-on course gives apprentices the opportunity to apply and consolidate their technical knowledge in a realistic network simulation environment. Learners will strengthen their ability to build, optimise, and troubleshoot complex networks using tools like Packet Tracer, ensuring they can confidently respond to challenges in professional settings.
Over two days, learners will:
Within the Network+ course, we teach a comprehensive skillset that empowers apprentices to make immediate contributions to your network initiatives, accelerating their transition into valuable IT professionals.
This instructor-led course ensures participants can successfully support any network environment. Your apprentice will gain a CompTIA Network+ certification, an industry-recognised qualification designed to validate knowledge of essential networking tools and concepts.
Over 4 days, participants will:
• Understand and maintain network documentation
• Monitor network activity, identifying performance issues
• Manage, configure, and troubleshoot network infrastructure
The CompTIA Security+ course equips learners with essential cybersecurity skills and the ability to apply core security principles in real-world IT environments – along with the knowledge needed to identify common threats and vulnerabilities, implement secure network architecture, and apply best practices for risk management and compliance.
Completion of the course will provide participants with CompTIA Security+ Certification, demonstrating their hands-on skills in access control, cryptography and incident response, as well as their ability to support a secure IT infrastructure and respond effectively to security incidents and audits.
What the course covers:
• Identifying and addressing security threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities
• Implementing secure network and system architecture
• Managing identity and access control (IAM) solutions
• Understanding and applying risk management and governance frameworks
• Securing wireless and mobile devices
• Applying cryptography and PKI (Public Key Infrastructure)
• Responding to and recovering from cybersecurity incidents
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We help our apprentices build sought-after digital skills. We nurture the skills and behaviours that will directly benefit your company and strengthen your business’s overall skillset, and that will more generally benefit your sector and help repair critical industry issues. Don’t believe us? Let’s look at the data.
Of employers report an overall skills gap in their IT professionals
Of businesses say that cybersecurity and resilience is now priority to them
Of our IT apprentices received a Pass or higher upon completion of their apprenticeship
Of our 2021/2022 learners confirmed they are in paid employment or further education
“Over 10 years ago, we quite quickly figured out that for the business to grow we needed to have some of the next generation of engineers. We looked around and apprentices seemed to be the best way to do that.
Any forward-thinking company, especially in the IT sector, needs to think about how they would attract and retain talent.
One of the key benefits that apprenticeships have had on Resolve is, is that we’ve had the ability to have young, fresh, new talent come into the organisation and then progress through the organisation.”
At Baltic Apprenticeships, we believe that apprenticeships are the most powerful tool in the world when it comes to skills development.
We’ve been delivering apprenticeships across England since 2007, and we were the first training provider to offer a completely digital approach to apprenticeship training.
Although we’re advocates of technology, we know that teaching life-changing skills needs a human touch. At Baltic, everything we do is built on a foundation of complete care.
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Duration: 15 Months and up to 5 Months End Point Assessment.
As a Network Engineer apprentice, you will work with hardware and software to set up networks and ensure systems operate effectively, anticipating and troubleshooting issues.
You will be responsible for supporting the design, implementation, and maintenance of computer networks, evaluating the efficiency of current networks, and designing and implementing network solutions.
Your role will vary across organisations – you can be customer-facing, or work on internal projects. As a Network Engineer apprentice, you can specialise in many different areas, such as infrastructure installation, customer support, Cloud networks, or network security.
View VacanciesWe are proud members of the Decent Wage Pledge and advocate for higher wages for our apprentices. The minimum salary we ask our employers to pay their apprentices is £13,000 though many of our employers pay their apprentices more than this!
Your salary as a Network Technician apprentice will vary dependent on your location, company size, and industry. The average salary for a Network Technician apprentice is between £16,000 to £21,000 per year. This salary amount will increase with experience, and apprentices who complete their training and obtain a permanent position can expect a salary increase!
View VacanciesOur Level 4 CompTIA Network Technician apprenticeship isn’t just for career starters; our programme can act as a powerful professional development route for those already working within the industry. If you currently work with IT networks and you want to develop your tech skills, you can enrol on this apprenticeship programme through your current employer.
Enrolling on a professional development apprenticeship is guaranteed to provide you with new progression opportunities and help advance your career. Our Level 4 CompTIA Network Technician apprenticeship will advance your IT skills, broaden your industry knowledge, and ensure you stay up-to-date with industry best practices. Our curriculum will support your current role and provide you with a vast understanding of a range of IT networks.
Learn more about Professional DevelopmentThe technical training component of our Level 4 Network Engineer apprenticeship is split into seven practice-led courses. Each practice-led course is then delivered across two days.
This course covers the fundamentals of networking, from theoretical frameworks to practical applications and security considerations. We cover network models (OSI & TCP/IP), addressing systems, switching and routing principles, and the use of network tools.
Over two days, learners will:
This course prepares learners to step into management roles by developing professional skills, service management practices and advanced technical knowledge. Participants learn to prioritise and organise client and stakeholder requests, negotiate service level agreements (SLAs) and understand their responsibilities for securing infrastructure and complying with regulatory requirements.
Over two days, learners will:
In this practical course, we explore modern physical and virtual networking environments, focusing on network optimisation, cloud infrastructure, and service integration. Learners gain skills to design, configure and maintain networks that support scalable, resilient business services while minimising downtime
Over two days, learners will:
This hands on course builds practical skills in proactive network management, focusing on troubleshooting, proactive maintenance and intelligent automation. Learners explore tools and techniques – both traditional and AI powered- to diagnose issues quickly, reduce downtime and maintain high performance across complex network environments.
Over two days, learners will:
This course explores critical network security topics and provides threat mitigation techniques that maintain performance standards while adhering to legal requirements. Participants gain technical skills and knowledge to safeguard IT assets against evolving security threats.
Over two days, learners will:
This course focuses on maintaining secure, stable and high performing networks during disruption or organisational change. Learners explore how to build resilient network infrastructure through change management, zero trust security principles and disaster recovery planning to keep critical services operational.
Over two days, learners will:
This hands-on course gives apprentices the opportunity to apply and consolidate their technical knowledge in a realistic network simulation environment. Learners will strengthen their ability to build, optimise, and troubleshoot complex networks using tools like Packet Tracer, ensuring they can confidently respond to challenges in professional settings.
Over two days, learners will:
“Every single person I’ve spoken to has been so supportive throughout the whole thing, and my trainers have been brilliant. I’ve loved the whole thing.
My apprenticeship has given me everything I need. It’s given me experience, qualifications, and lots of knowledge. My work is so varied – there’s something new every single day!
I genuinely couldn’t say a bad word about Baltic. From the day I started my Level 3 apprenticeship as a 16-year-old to finishing my Level 4 apprenticeship as a 21-year-old, it has been great.”
Our apprenticeships are made with your future employability in mind. We help you build the sought-after digital skills that will improve your overall employability, alongside benefitting your chosen sector and helping repair critical industry issues. Don’t believe us? Let’s look at the data.
Of employers report an overall skills gap in their IT professionals
Of businesses say that cybersecurity and resilience is now priority to them
Of our IT apprentices received a Pass or higher upon completion of their apprenticeship
Of our 2021/2022 learners confirmed they are in paid employment or further education
Everything we do is built with our learners in mind. To ensure our learners receive the appropriate level of coaching and overall support, each learner has a designated coach that will support them throughout the entirety of their apprenticeship.
Our approach is designed to empower our learners to achieve their full potential, and we take great pride in offering personalised and comprehensive support. We understand that each individual has unique learning needs, goals, and challenges, and we strive to provide tailored support to help our apprentices succeed in their apprenticeship journey.
Working alongside our coaches, we have a dedicated Safeguarding Team. Their main responsibilities are to keep each of our learners safe and protect them from physical abuse, emotional abuse, domestic abuse, cyberbullying, radicalisation, among other safeguarding concerns, and provide physical and mental health support and advice.
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