The University of Buckingham offers a growing range of apprenticeships designed to help organisations develop the skills and capabilities they need now and for the future.

Whether you are looking to upskill an existing employee, develop future talent or recruit someone new, apprenticeships provide a practical way to combine structured learning with real workplace application.

Our current and upcoming apprenticeship provision includes:

• Level 4 Intelligence Analyst – develop the skills to gather, evaluate and analyse information, produce intelligence assessments and support effective decision-making.
• Level 4 Associate Project Manager – build the knowledge and skills to plan, organise and deliver projects successfully.
• Level 4 Data Analyst – develop the skills to collect, clean, analyse and interpret data, turning information into meaningful insights.
• Level 4 AI & Automation Practitioner – help employees identify and implement opportunities to use AI and automation to improve processes, productivity and outcomes.
• Level 6 Accounting Finance Manager Degree Apprenticeship – develop advanced accounting and finance expertise alongside strategic, analytical and leadership capabilities.
• AI Apprenticeship Units – New 30hr short courses – flexible, bite-sized development for leaders to develop AI leadership skills, including AI strategy and opportunity; adoption, procurement and governance; and delivery and organisational transformation.

Apprenticeship funding

Apprenticeships are available to organisations of all sizes, with Government funding available towards the cost of apprenticeship training and assessment.

Levy-paying employers can use their Apprenticeship Levy funds, while eligible non-levy employers can access Government funding. For new starts from 1 August 2026, the Government funds 100% of training and assessment costs, up to the funding band maximum, for eligible apprentices aged 16–24. For apprentices aged 25+, non-levy employers normally contribute just 5%, with Government funding the remaining 95%.

There may be additional financial benefits when recruiting a new apprentice. From October 2026, eligible non-levy paying employers recruiting a new apprentice aged 16–24 may receive a £2,000 hiring payment, subject to the relevant eligibility criteria. Other incentive payments may also be available depending on the age and circumstances of the apprentice.

Employers can also benefit from National Insurance savings when employing an apprentice under 25. Employers normally pay 0% employer Class 1 National Insurance contributions on earnings up to £50,270 per year for an eligible apprentice under 25.

Together, these benefits can make apprenticeships a highly cost-effective way to develop existing employees or recruit and develop new talent, while building the skills your organisation needs for the future.

Interested in finding out more?

Whether you already know which apprenticeship could be right for your organisation or simply want to explore the options, we'd be delighted to have a conversation.

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This article was provided by The University of Buckingham.