Empowering organisations to thrive with data, digital tools, and AI.

Designed and delivered in collaboration with Teesside University, an Ofsted Outstanding apprenticeship provider, this programme equips professionals to lead digital and data-driven transformation in their organisations.

Participants will gain practical skills in managing change, leveraging data and AI, and rethinking business processes. With a focus on digital tool and applied Generative AI (GenAI), this course prepares learners to drive measurable improvements while fostering innovation and growth.

Who is this programme for?

This programme is designed for professionals at any career stage who want to build expertise in business analysis, digital tools, data, and Generative AI. It is ideal for:

  • New talent or early-career professionals aspiring to roles in operations, analytics, and business improvement.
  • Mid-level professionals, including analysts, business improvement specialists, and operations or product managers.
  • Transformation and change professionals, such as project managers, change managers, and transformation PMO.

What will they learn?

This transformative programme equips learners with the skills to:

  • Confidently use data, digital tools, and AI to enhance business performance.
  •  Apply critical thinking to solve complex business challenges and make data-driven decisions.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and learning across your organisation.

Key facts

Level

4

Qualification

Business Analyst Apprenticeship Standard and Certificate in Higher Education

Duration

12 months (+6 months EPA)

Provider

Teesside University

Entry requirements

The apprentice must be employed in a relevant job role with agreement from their employer. This includes committing to a minimum of 6 hours off-the-job training a week.

Schedule

Four 10-week modules, with approximately one day of study per week. Start dates in January, May, and September.

Delivery

Each module blends live interactive online classes, self-guided study, and in-person Bootcamps. Bootcamps are 2-day intensive sessions focused on teamwork and real-world problem-solving.

Assessment

Learners are assessed through a mixture of assignments and a final end point assessment that involves an independent research project.

Fees and funding

£18,000 fully funded by the Apprenticeship Levy.

Key benefits

Develop your digital skills foundation for growth

Over one-third (37%) of UK employers report that their workforce lacks the advanced digital skills necessary for business success and sustainable growth. Participants will gain essential skills for ..

Embed AI responsibly

Sectors with high AI adoption experience nearly five times greater productivity growth, than less exposed sectors. Participants will learn how to embed AI securely and responsibly.

Transform your business processes

Your organisation will have the knowledge to improve processes, products and services and foster a culture of continuous improvement

Course Modules

Covers core concepts of business analysis and change management, frameworks for business analysis and how to enact business transformational change.  

Learners gain a foundation in business data and digital landscapes such as data modelling, analysis, visualisation and storytelling.  Data literacy is developed, and the effectiveness of data-driven business models is systematically examined. Learners will be taught how to develop interactive dashboards using Power BI or equivalent. 

This module covers the fundamentals of business process modelling within an organisation, introducing tools for developing models. It also discusses strategies for assessing and refining current business processes, along with methods and tools for improving efficiency and effectiveness 

Learners will gain insights into applying GenAI solutions to automate and streamline business operations, while also learning suitable prompt engineering and maximising GenAI capabilities securely. Additionally, they will understand the ethical and legal considerations involved in using GenAI for business transformation. 

Our Partnership with Teesside University

Innovative collaboration for future-focused learning

Our partnership with Teesside University is designed to bring you cutting-edge training programmes that equip your organisation for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. 

By combining Teesside University’s reputation for academic excellence with Grant Thornton’s practical expertise and industry networks, we deliver a learning experience that’s innovative, impactful, and tailored to your needs. 

Why Teesside University? 

  • Home to the Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre (NZIIC)
    A £13.1m facility focusing on research and knowledge exchange to address global environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges. Teesside is at the forefront of the UK’s green industrial revolution. 

  • A commitment to responsible leadership
    As a signatory of the United Nations’ Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) initiative, Teesside integrates sustainable and responsible leadership principles into its curricula, preparing learners to lead with purpose. 

  • Digital leadership
    As an Adobe Creative Campus, Apple Distinguished School and Microsoft Innovative Educator, apprentices build valuable digital skills alongside their academic development.
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