Ready to invest in your future? Consider an apprenticeship.
By: Chris Hamilton
Last updated: Friday, 11 November 2022

As a University of Sussex staff member, you can gain a nationally recognised qualification by completing an apprenticeship which means no cost to you or your department and you learn whilst you earn! – just some of the qualifications include:
- AAT Accounts/Finance Assistant level 2
- AAT Assistant Accountant level 3
- AAT Professional Accounting Technician level 4
- ACCA Professional Accountant level 7
- AIM Diploma in Creative and Digital level 3
- AIM Diploma in Digital Marketing level 3
- APM Project Management Qualification level 4
- CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice level 3
- CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management level 5
- CIPD Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management level 7
- CIPS Advanced Certificate in Procurement level 3
- CIPS Diploma in Procurement and Supply level 4
- CIMA Accountancy and Taxation Professional level 7
- CMI Award in Coaching and Mentoring level 5
- CMI or ILM Diploma in Management level 3
- CMI or ILM Diploma in Leadership and Management level 5
- CMI Certificate Strategic Management and Leadership level 7
- ICA Diploma in Compliance level 6
- ILM Diploma in Business Administration level 3
- ILM Diploma in Customer Service level 3
There are also online degree apprenticeship programmes. Gain a degree with no costs, loan or debt!
- Chartered Manager level 6 BSc - Roehampton
- Cyber Security level 6 BSc - Northumbria
- Data Scientist level 6 BSc - Northumbria
- Digital Marketing level 6 BSc - Solent
- Digital & Technology level 6 BSc - Network or Software Engineer, or Data Analyst - Roehampton
- Digital and Technology level 7 MSc - (Various pathways) - Northumbria
- Project Management level 6 BSc - Northumbria
- Senior Leader level 7 MSc - Brighton
Plus some apprenticeships provide professional recognition:
- IRMS (Information and Records Management Society)
- RSci Tech (Institute of Science and Technology)
- BCS (The Chartered Institute for IT)
All apprenticeships provide the opportunity to develop your skill set and improve your chance of career progression so why not strengthen your CV, feel empowered and more confident in your abilities, and future-proof your career?
Please note, your job role must allow you to gain the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to achieve the apprenticeship.