Apprentices are in demand.
In the last decade QA has started or transformed the careers of over 30,000 people introducing them to leading employers - from local successful businesses to the biggest brands on the planet like the BBC, Microsoft, Barclays, Vodafone, Fujitsu and British Airways.
Our apprentices are a mix of school leavers, career-changers and those eager to build new skills in their current role.
As a QA apprentice, you’ll gain on-the-job experience, earn a salary and receive all your training at no cost to you. With our career progression pathways, you can take your learning as far as you want – all the way from a Level 3 apprenticeship to a Bachelor or Master’s degree, completely debt-free.
Salary:
Salaries range from £12,000 - £18,000 per annum, dependent on the employer.
Our apprenticeship programmes:
We are looking for some creative and resourceful apprentices to get stuck into our range of tech and digital apprenticeships. Read more about the specialisms below:
Data, Analytics and AI
Our Data Analysis Apprenticeship prepares you to source, format and present data securely - using Microsoft Excel, Power BI and SQL (software employers want). You’ll use a diverse range of techniques and formulas to recognise patterns and uncover relationships to be success in this in-demand career path.
IT
Our IT Apprenticeship turns problem-solvers like you into skilled PC builders, data defenders and cloud controllers. Develop your skills in the world’s most popular technologies.
Digital Marketing
QA’s Digital Marketing Apprenticeship prepares you for the fast-paced world of marketing. Know your customers and influence their behaviour – by mastering digital campaigns.
Software Development
Our Software Development Apprenticeship turns you into a coding expert. Use your logic and creative flair to create apps, websites, games and more.
DevOps
Our DevOps Apprenticeship prepares you for the fast-paced world of software development and operations. You’ll learn how to improve collaboration, create more time for innovation and develop products and features faster.
Cyber Security
QA’s Cyber Security Apprenticeship prepares you to thwart cyber-crime, decrypt data and untangle malware. You’ll build your information security skills and keep one step ahead of hackers and cyber criminals.
Cloud Computing
Our Cloud Apprenticeship prepares you to become an IT Specialist. You’ll gain crucial skills for resolving faults and answering queries. You’ll become a valuable member of the team, able to meet the needs of the business you’re working for and the clients you’re helping.
Professional Management
Our Professional Management Apprenticeship gives you practical ways to improve your leadership skills. Grow your skills – and put them into practice while keeping on top of your work. A new way to learn will help you become a confident and successful leader.
Does this sound like you?
We’re looking for someone who wants to use technology and creativity to create a lasting impact. You’re passionate about looking for ways to innovate and push yourself forward.
Each advertised apprenticeship vacancy has different entry requirements, but the general entry requirements are:
- Three to five GCSE's
- You cannot already have a qualification in a similar subject at the same level, or a higher level than the apprenticeship you are applying for
About QA Apprenticeships:
We are the UK’s leading tech and digital apprenticeship provider.
- We’re also the largest Microsoft Gold Learning Partner in the UK. We’ll offer you a broad range of Microsoft training courses, taught by highly experienced experts.
- We hold the highest overall pass rate among UK tech training providers (*Based on end-point assessments by the BCS 2020).
- We’ve been awarded Gold for ‘Best Use of Blended Learning’ 2020 at the Learning Tech Awards. Our model of learning is a blend of virtual and face-to-face learning sessions. You’ll gain knowledge through a combination of project and lab work, events, self-research, self-paced learning and peer-to-peer learning.
- We’ll help you get on-the-job experience, earn a salary and work towards an industry-recognised qualification all the way up to Masters level.