Fully Funded Digital Skills Academy Programme (Level 2 IT Professional Competence Apprenticeship for all Ages)

📅 Course Start Date: Wednesday, 7th May 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
📍 Location: Advice NÍ Forestview, Purdy's Ln, Belfast BT8 7AR

Key Benefits for Your Organisation:

✅ Fully Funded Training – No cost for eligible employees to enhance their IT skills.
✅ £800 Employer Incentive – For every employee who successfully completes the full programme.
✅ AI-Integrated Workflows – Training on leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT & Copilot to automate processes, enhance decision-making, and improve business productivity.
✅ Cyber Security Awareness – Ensuring employees understand risk management, data protection, and security best practices to safeguard your organisation from cyber threats.
✅ Essential IT Skills Development – Hands-on training in desktop publishing (Canva, Adobe Express, Office Suite), Excel for data efficiency, and digital transformation strategies.
✅ Continuous Professional Development – Learners gain insights from industry experts, peer networking, and ongoing support to apply their skills effectively.

Programme Structure & Eligibility:

• Monthly Workshops – Blending practical skills with real-world applications. Guest speakers form industry will enhance the programme. 
• Eligibility Criteria: Employees must be working at least 21 hours per week with no prior IT Vocational qualifications at Level 2 or above (please see eligibility checker or reach out if unsure, this does not include A-Levels in IT).
• Essential Skills Requirements: GCSE grade D in Maths, English, and ICT (or you will need to commit to completing Level 1 Essential Skills again fully funded as part of the programme).

Laptop Requirement:

Learners are expected to have access to a laptop with the Microsoft Office Suite to participate in lessons and complete assignments. If this presents a barrier to accessing the course, please do not hesitate to reach out, as we may be able to provide support during the course.