Apprenticeship units eligibility checker 2026
This checker covers the three approved AI leadership apprenticeship units: AU0009, AU0010 and AU0011. It uses their published product details and the unit funding rules for starts from 28 April to 31 July 2026. Always recheck the live product page and rules for the actual start date.
Eligibility result
Complete the form and click "Check eligibility" to see your result.
Approved AI leadership apprenticeship units
These are three separate Level 5 products, not a generic foundation course or an automatic bundle. Each has its own eligibility, initial assessment, delivery and skills-test decision.
Published maximums are not guaranteed prices. Confirm the current Skills England product page, the funding rules applying to the actual start date, and that the provider is verified and funded for the selected unit.
Frequently asked questions
Which AI leadership units are approved?
AU0009 covers AI strategy and opportunity, AU0010 covers adoption, procurement and governance, and AU0011 covers delivery and organisational transformation. Each is Level 5, at least 30 delivery hours and up to £750.
Who can access units — any age restrictions?
Learners must normally be employed, aged 19 or over at the start, and spend at least 50% of working hours in England. For these three units, the role must be a leadership position with autonomy to deliver technological change and inform investment decisions. Prior-learning and other funding rules also apply.
Can an existing provider deliver any unit?
No. Confirm through the current government service that the organisation is verified and funded for the specific unit. Do not infer approval from a provider’s status for another product or rely on a speculative simplified application route.
How are units assessed and funded?
The provider runs a valid skills test and the employer validates successful completion. For April–July 2026 starts, non-levy employers receive government funding up to the unit maximum; levy employers with insufficient funds receive 95% government support on the eligible shortfall and pay 5%. Every employer pays the amount above the unit maximum.
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