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Digital and Technology Solutions Professional - Level 6 Apprenticeship
Develop degree-level digital and technology professionals who can evaluate, initiate, create, and support business solutions using digital technology. Build leadership capability across software, data, cyber security, business analysis, IT consulting, and network engineering.
Build Degree-Level Digital and Technology Capability
The Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Apprenticeship helps employers develop advanced digital practitioners who can evaluate, design, deliver, and support technology solutions that improve business performance.
This integrated degree apprenticeship is suited to organisations that need staff who can combine technical depth with commercial judgement, stakeholder communication, and responsible decision-making.
What Your Apprentice Will Deliver
Digital and Technology Leadership
Your apprentice will support business improvement by:
- Analysing business domains to identify digital opportunities
- Evaluating risks, benefits, and commercial impacts of technology solutions
- Supporting digital strategy, project delivery, and stakeholder engagement
- Applying ethical, legal, security, and accessibility considerations
- Communicating technical recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences
Specialist Professional Pathways
The standard supports specialist routes aligned to your workforce needs:
- Software engineering
- IT consulting
- Business analysis
- Cyber security
- Computing data analysis
- Network engineering
Business Impact and ROI
Internal Capability
- Build a pipeline of degree-level digital professionals
- Reduce reliance on external technology consultants
- Strengthen succession planning for technical and digital leadership roles
- Retain employees by investing in long-term professional development
Digital Transformation
- Improve technology decision-making across departments
- Deliver better software, data, cyber, and infrastructure outcomes
- Increase confidence when planning complex digital change
- Strengthen governance, security, and risk management
Comprehensive Skills Development
Your apprentice will develop expertise in:
- Digital technology strategy and business improvement
- Business and systems analysis
- Software and solution development
- Data management and analysis
- Cyber security principles and risk management
- Network and infrastructure concepts
- IT project management and stakeholder communication
- Professional practice, ethics, and continuous development
Structured Training Programme
Workplace Learning
Apprentices apply their learning through work-based digital and technology projects, including:
- Requirements gathering and business analysis
- Solution design, build, testing, and implementation
- Data, cyber, software, or network tasks aligned to their pathway
- Stakeholder engagement and progress reporting
- Portfolio evidence for End Point Assessment
Professional Development
Training is supported through structured teaching, coaching, and progress reviews, including:
- Integrated degree-level learning
- Specialist pathway guidance
- Project and portfolio support
- Preparation for assessment through project report, presentation, and professional discussion
Government Funding Support
- Up to GBP27,000 funding available per apprentice
- Up to 100% of training costs funded for eligible employers
- Up to 95% funded for most employers
- No upfront training costs for eligible funded places
Funding and eligibility are subject to government rules and updates. Please contact us for the latest guidance.
Ideal for These Organisations
- Organisations delivering digital transformation programmes
- Employers building software, data, cyber security, or network capability
- Technology teams that need degree-level professional skills
- Public, private, and third-sector organisations modernising digital services
Official standard reference: Skills England ST0119.
Government Funding
Up to 100% of training costs covered
Skilled Workforce
Train employees to your standards
Business Growth
Improved productivity and retention
Cost Effective
Lower recruitment and training costs
Duration
48 months
Level
Level 6
Sector
Digital & Technology
Training Structure
Off-the-job training provided
Start Dates
Flexible starts available
Government Funding Available
Reduce training costs with government support for this apprenticeship
Maximum Funding Available
£27,000
Per apprentice
Training Costs Covered
Up to 100%
For eligible employers
Key Funding Benefits
100% funding for 16-21s
Full training costs covered
Additional incentive
£1,000 for hiring 16-18 year olds
Business support included
Account management & mentoring
Up to 100% funding for most employers
Up to a 5% employer contribution
Off-the-job training: 1022 hours minimum (20% of working hours)
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