AI in the Workforce Level 2 Qualifications
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming an important part of working life across the UK. This is creating a growing need for accessible, practical AI learning.
The UK Government’s AI Skills Boost campaign highlights the importance of developing AI capability. It also encourages people to build the skills they need to make the most of AI.
Our new AI in the Workforce Level 2 qualifications give providers a way to respond to this growing agenda. These regulated qualifications are designed around the future of work. They help learners develop the practical skills, confidence and critical understanding to use AI effectively and responsibly at work. The qualifications also allow providers to establish an offer in an emerging area of learning, which is seeing increased employer demand.
Explore our AI qualifications:
NCFE Level 2 Award in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the Workplace (610/7671/5)
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the Workplace (610/7672/7)
They bring together:
- AI literacy: develop an understanding of artificial intelligence and its role in the workplace.
- Practical application: explore how AI can support tasks in real-world working environments.
- Ethics and responsible use: understand the risks, responsibilities and ethical considerations associated with AI.
- Critical evaluation: develop the skills to assess and question AI-generated information and outputs.
Why offer AI qualifications?
Respond to growing AI skills demand
AI is becoming an increasingly important part of the world of work. Giving learners opportunities to develop AI skills can help providers respond to changing employer and workforce needs.
Get ahead in an emerging market
The market for regulated AI qualifications is still developing. Our new qualifications give providers the opportunity to establish an AI offer and be among the first to deliver workplace-focused AI learning.
A workplace-focused approach
AI in the Workplace goes beyond understanding the technology. Learners explore how AI can be applied in practical workplace situations, alongside the importance of ethics and critical evaluation.
Accessible Level 2 learning
The qualifications provide an accessible route into AI skills for learners who may not be pursuing a specialist digital or technology career.
Relevant across sectors
AI is transforming work across industries. A workplace-focused AI qualification can complement provision across digital, employability and wider occupational areas.
FAQS
Employers increasingly need people who understand AI, can identify suitable applications and use AI tools effectively. They also need people who can critically assess AI-generated outputs and use AI responsibly.
The Level 2 qualifications are designed for learners who want to develop their understanding and application of AI in a workplace context. They can be relevant to learners across a broad range of sectors and career pathways.
AI in the Workplace provides a regulated qualification route for providers looking to introduce workplace-focused AI learning.
These qualifications may be eligible for funding. For further guidance on funding, please speak to your funding manager.
The qualification can support progression into further digital, technical or occupational learning, employment and continued development of AI skills.
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We welcome NCFE’s new AI for the Workplace Award and Certificate, which responds to the growing need for AI and digital skills across all
sectors. The qualification reflects the priorities of the Greater Manchester skills agenda and has been shaped by feedback from our network. We believe it will make a valuable contribution to developing the AI skills learners, employees and employers need to adapt confidently and responsibly to technological change
