AI Leadership - AI Adoption, Procurement and Governance - Apprenticeship Unit

The AI leadership – AI adoption, procurement and governance apprenticeship unit is a five-day live training programme designed for leaders who influence or make decisions about acquiring, implementing, and governing AI systems within their organisations.This unit builds the strategic and practical capability required to move from AI ambition to defensible, evidence-based adoption. Learners develop the skills to evaluate AI use cases, assess suppliers and delivery models, manage risk, and design governance frameworks that ensure accountability and transparency across the AI lifecycle.The programme places strong emphasis on ethical, legal, regulatory, and human-centric considerations. Participants learn how to embed responsible AI principles into procurement, oversight, assurance, and compliance processes, ensuring that AI systems are adopted in a way that supports organisational resilience and public trust.Funding: This apprenticeship unit is funded through the Government’s Growth and Skills Levy. Levy-paying employers can use their levy funds to cover the cost of training, while non-levy employers typically benefit from government co-investment up to the published funding band.Find out how your organisation could benefit from the Growth and Skills Levy.