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The world is changing fast — and those who understand data and AI are not just keeping up, they are leading the way. At the University of Sussex, staff have the chance to be part of this transformation. Fully funded Data with AI apprenticeships, delivered in partnership with QA (a national leader in digital and tech learning), are designed to help you grow your confidence, expand your capabilities, and unlock new opportunities in your career.
This aligns directly with Sussex 2035: Creating Progressive Futures, our new strategy. One of the strategy’s three transformational themes is Digital and Data Futures, calling for a University that makes confident, responsible and innovative use of data to improve research, education and operations. By developing your digital skills now, you are actively contributing to a more data-driven, future-focused Sussex.
Why Choose a Data Apprenticeship?
The Level 3 Data Essentials and Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeships give you the practical skills to turn information into insight.
You’ll learn how to analyse, visualise and interpret data using tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI and SQL — capabilities that are increasingly essential across every department.
You’ll also explore how to handle data responsibly, apply statistical thinking and present findings that shape decisions and drive improvement. These programmes don’t just teach you how to work with data — they empower you to become more confident, capable and influential in your role.
Why Consider AI as part of your apprenticeship?
AI is redefining what’s possible. Over the past year, organisations around the world have moved from experimenting with AI to embedding it into everyday practice. Generative AI adoption has already jumped from 55% to 75%, and its influence will only continue to expand.
AI as part of QA’s apprenticeships help you understand this rapidly evolving landscape — and give you the knowledge and confidence to use AI ethically, creatively and effectively in your work. You’ll explore how AI-powered tools can improve productivity, streamline processes and open up new ways of working across the University.
This is more than a qualification — it’s an opportunity to be part of the future Sussex is building.
Benefits for You
- Grow Professionally: Build valuable new skills that enhance your confidence, capability and career prospects.
- Progress Your Career: Strengthen your CV and open doors to new responsibilities and internal progression.
- Learn Flexibly: Fit learning around your role through a blend of workplace practice and structured teaching.
- Fully Funded: As part of the Staff Apprenticeship Scheme, these opportunities are completely free to staff.
Benefits for Your Department and the University
- Stronger Teams: Staff bring back new technical and analytical skills that improve performance and innovation.
- A Culture of Growth: Apprenticeships support a University that values continuous learning, curiosity and development.
- Strategic Alignment: Enhancing our digital capabilities supports the Sussex 2035 commitment to being a data-driven, forward-thinking institution.
Join an Information Session
Andrew Lillicrap from QA will be online to introduce the programmes and answer questions in an informal briefing:
- 10:30–11:15 10 December 2025
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- Meeting ID: 317 815 130 831 50
- Passcode: Le3aZ9uv