AI Digital Champion

This  apprenticeship is designed to turn colleagues into confident, practical “AI & digital go‑to people” within their teams. It focuses on using tools like Microsoft Copilot, generative AI, and modern digital systems to boost productivity, support others, and help the organisation adopt technology safely and effectively.

Who will benefit

Ideal for colleagues who:
  • Want to build confidence using AI
  • Are involved in improving digital ways of working
  • Naturally act as a point of contact for tech questions
  • Have access to real workplace scenarios where AI can be applied

Key Features

Aligned to an industry approved standard it focuses on building capability through:
  • Foundations of generative AI
  • How to use Microsoft Copilot effectively
  • Prompt‑writing skills
  • Responsible and safe AI practices
  • How to support others with digital tools
  • How AI can improve decision‑making and everyday workflows

Time commitment

You'll need time during working hours and must be confident you're able to allocate this within your workload. You'll receive a plan of your journey, it'll broadly consist of:
  • Fixed time of approx 3 hours per week
  • Flexible time of approx 3 hours per week

Activities you'll complete

  • Stretching workplace development
  • Participating in webinars
  • Self directed study
  • Workplace reflections
  • Assessments
  • Building portfolio

BPP support

  • Regular 1:1 coaching reviews
  • Industry experienced Tutors
  • Virtual learning environment 'the Hub'

Progression opportunities

After completion, you can consider progressing onto another PCDP such as:

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Description

This  apprenticeship is designed to turn colleagues into confident, practical “AI & digital go‑to people” within their teams. It focuses on using tools like Microsoft Copilot, generative AI, and modern digital systems to boost productivity, support others, and help the organisation adopt technology safely and effectively.

Who will benefit

Ideal for colleagues who:

  • Want to build confidence using AI
  • Are involved in improving digital ways of working
  • Naturally act as a point of contact for tech questions
  • Have access to real workplace scenarios where AI can be applied

Key Features

Aligned to an industry approved standard it focuses on building capability through:

  • Foundations of generative AI
  • How to use Microsoft Copilot effectively
  • Prompt‑writing skills
  • Responsible and safe AI practices
  • How to support others with digital tools
  • How AI can improve decision‑making and everyday workflows

Time commitment

You’ll need time during working hours and must be confident you’re able to allocate this within your workload.

You’ll receive a plan of your journey, it’ll broadly consist of:

  • Fixed time of approx 3 hours per week
  • Flexible time of approx 3 hours per week

Activities you’ll complete

  • Stretching workplace development
  • Participating in webinars
  • Self directed study
  • Workplace reflections
  • Assessments
  • Building portfolio

BPP support

  • Regular 1:1 coaching reviews
  • Industry experienced Tutors
  • Virtual learning environment ‘the Hub’

Progression opportunities

After completion, you can consider progressing onto another PCDP such as: