Empowering the UK workforce with AI skills through a landmark Microsoft partnership
QA Ltd, the UK’s leading tech skills and talent provider, today announced the integration of Microsoft Copilot AI learning into every QA apprenticeship programme.
This initiative, developed in collaboration with Microsoft, marks a significant step in preparing the UK workforce for an AI-driven future – across all sectors, not just tech.
The new offering ensures that every apprentice, regardless of discipline, gains access to tailored Copilot training, including digital learning, live webinars, and hands-on experience. This unique combination ensures that the best knowledge and skills are delivered in the best way for both apprentices and employers.
The integration of Microsoft Copilot into all apprenticeships also supports the UK Government’s AI Skills Action Plan and Microsoft’s Get On campaign, which aims to help 1.5 million people in the UK build careers in technology.
“We’re proud to embed Microsoft Copilot learning across all programmes,” said Jo Bishenden, Chief Learning Officer at QA. “This is about more than just tech skills – it’s about empowering every learner to thrive in an AI-enabled workplace and helping UK businesses stay ahead of the curve so that we can lead the world in AI.”
Jeroen Van Hilten, Global Partner Sales Executive at Microsoft, stated: “Our partnership with QA reflects our shared mission to democratise effective leveraging of AI tools and build a future-ready workforce. By embedding Copilot into every apprenticeship, we’re ensuring learners across industries can harness AI responsibly and effectively.”
This step builds on QA’s market-leading AI and data apprenticeships, including new specialist programmes such as the Level 3 AI & Digital Support and Level 6 AI Engineer (based on Microsoft Azure AI Services).
It integrates with QA’s market-leading ‘ways of learning’, complete with digital content augmented by QA’s own AI learning assistant, Ela. In alignment with the EU AI Act, QA content promotes responsible AI use, transparency, and fairness, for organisational peace of mind.
QA is Europe’s leading AI technology and digital training partner and the fastest-growing in the US.
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