IT Pro-Com (Level 2) Apprenticeship Academy for Third Sector Employees

Course details

Start Date: Wednesday, 7th May 2025
Time: 9:00am - 12:30pm
Location: Advice NI, Forestview, Purdy's Lane, Belfast, BT8 7AR

Key Benefits for Your Organisation

• Fully Funded Training – No cost for eligible employees to enhance their IT skills.
• £800 Employer Incentive – For every employee who successfully completes the full programme.
• AI-Integrated Workflows – Training on leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT & Copilot to automate processes, enhance decision-making, and improve business productivity.
• Cyber Security Awareness – Ensuring employees understand risk management, data protection, and security best practices to safeguard your organisation from cyber threats.
• Essential IT Skills Development – Hands-on training in desktop publishing (Canva, Adobe Express, Office Suite), Excel for data efficiency, and digital transformation strategies.
• Continuous Professional Development – Learners gain insights from industry experts, peer networking, and ongoing support to apply their skills effectively.

Programme Structure & Eligibility

• Nine Monthly Workshops: Blending practical skills with real-world applications.
• Eligibility Criteria: Employees must be working at least 21 hours per week with no prior IT Vocational qualifications at Level 2 or above (please see eligibility checker or reach out if unsure).
• Essential Skills Requirements: GCSE grade D in Maths, English, and ICT (or you will need to commit to completing Level 1 Essential Skills again fully funded as part of the programme).

Laptop Requirement

Learners are expected to have access to a laptop with the Microsoft Office Suite to participate in lessons and complete assignments. If this presents a barrier to accessing the course, please do not hesitate to reach out, as we may be able to provide support during the course.

Email Jason.lear@leartraining.com to express interest and receive eligibility checker.