QA

Skills for the real world—learned in the real world

An apprenticeship is a hands-on way to train for an exciting new career. Get a full-time job, training, and proper qualifications. There’s even an option to get a degree. We specialise in digital and tech apprenticeships. So if you want a career in these areas—you’ve come to the right place.

Got a job already? Take the next step in your career and develop your skills to a higher level. Training is totally free, and you’ll earn while you learn—a seriously appealing alternative to university, right?

It starts here—programmes we offer:

• IT systems and networking
• Software and web development
• Cyber security
• Digital and technology solutions degree
• Digital marketing
• Business administration
• Data analytics
• DevOps

Who can do an apprenticeship?

For most apprenticeships, you need to be aged 16 and over, be eligible to live and work in the UK and have three to five GCSEs.

Maths and English are important skills for any career, so you’ll need to have them under your belt. Here’s where it gets a bit technical. You’ll need to (at least) have functional skills qualifications at level 2 in maths and English. Don’t worry, we’ll check your qualifications for you when you apply and explain.

But, even if you don’t have them yet—all is not lost. You can complete them during your QA apprenticeship.

Each apprenticeship has different entry requirements. Check our site for the one you’re interested in to see if you’re a match.

Why QA

• 30,000 careers started through apprenticeships in the last 10 years 
• 90% of our apprentices go into permanent employment after their apprenticeship
• 78% of former QA apprentices have received a pay rise since completing their apprenticeship
• ‘Good’ Ofsted rating for apprenticeships

About QA

We believe that everything starts with our learners. Transforming their careers, and in turn their lives, is what motivates us.

Every day we get to empower people to fulfil their potential—creating capability, building confidence and breaking down barriers to opportunity.

We are passionate about progress because we can see the bigger picture. Technological advancement is driving global societal change, and it’s disrupting the rules of business. It is skilled people that are driving that digital transformation.

We power tomorrow by shaping the next generation of technologists, leaders and innovators. And we know if we get it right for the individual, we’ll get it right for our customers. Because we exist at the forefront of the digital revolution and provide the skills to build a new digital culture and enrich society—one learner at a time.

Web: qa.com/learners/become-an-apprentice

Vacancies: qa.com/learners/become-an-apprentice/apprenticeships-vacancies

Careers’ podcast: qa.com/learners/become-an-apprentice/futureproof-careers-podcast

Testimonials: qa.com/learners/become-an-apprentice/how-apprenticeships-work/apprentice-stories

Careers’ advice: qa.com/learners/become-an-apprentice/how-apprenticeships-work/careers-advice