Build the infrastructure that powers enterprise AI

AI-Enabled Data Engineer Apprenticeship Level 5

Move your organisation beyond manual data management. This apprenticeship equips your team to build the automated Data Motorways required for modern AI. Your teams will gain the ability to transition from fixing legacy systems by hand to creating self-healing data infrastructures that reduce technical debt and accelerate the delivery of production-ready intelligence.

Alongside mastering AI-augmented engineering, learners will build practical skills in high-scale cloud infrastructure, advanced data modelling, and automated intelligence. We also help them develop the technical rigour needed to implement cost-effective Fin-Ops, ethical AI protocols, and secure data flows, ensuring your infrastructure is resilient, transparent, and built for the future.

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Why choose Kaplan?

Expertly designed programmes

We work with industry and subject matter experts to design and deliver our programmes, ensuring they are fit for purpose and meet the specific needs of your organisation.

Professional qualifications built in

All apprentices gain a vendor certification in Data Engineering, from a recognised industry qualification provider as well as proving their Python programming knowledge with a Python Institute Certification.

Immersive, hands-on learning

Small, interactive classes support personalised learning, with simulated labs to build and test practical data analysis skills.

Confident, capable employees

The programme, like all Kaplan programmes, is designed to support learners in increasing confidence to apply skills in the workplace.

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Who it’s for

This apprenticeship is designed for technical professionals and organisations ready to move beyond manual data management. It is ideal for:

A STEM graduate or a Level 4 technical apprentice looking to become an AI-native Engineer.
An experienced Data Analyst or Analytics Engineer moving upstream from static reporting into the infrastructure that powers it.
An established IT professional or Database Administrator (DBA) transitioning from on-premise systems to elastic, AI-enabled Cloud-Ops.
A technical lead specifically tasked with building the Vector Databases and real-time data flows required for enterprise-grade Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
An existing team member looking to formalise their skills and master AI-augmented engineering and self-healing systems.

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How your organisation benefits

A Level 5 Data Engineer provides a critical competitive advantage by building the Data Motorways required for enterprise AI and data projects. This programme shifts your team from manual maintenance to automated orchestration, reducing technical debt and accelerating the delivery of production-ready intelligence.

Using AI-augmented engineering to automate boilerplate and accelerate delivery.

Gain internal expertise in building RAG and Vector Database architectures for real-time AI and data projects.

Prevents cost sprawl through FinOps and predictive scaling.

Create a self-healing infrastructure that detects and repairs failures automatically.

Built-in mastery of Ethical AI and global regulatory compliance.

Create an AI-native engineering culture that scales across all major cloud providers.

Testimonials

Helping organisations bridge the digital divide to prepare employees for a tech-driven future by empowering you and your team to build a workforce aligned with your objectives.

We have found that [apprentices] quickly integrate into our existing team and start making valuable contributions.

Richard Bradley

Head of IT Transformation

If we can grow and develop our skills in our current colleagues to meet the requirements of our organisation, that means we’ve got people in the right space so recruitment costs are mitigated.

Sharon Morgan

Apprenticeship Development Manager

Results that matter

9/10

employers report that Kaplan's apprenticeships align well with their business needs.

3,000+

clients trust Kaplan to deliver training, helping to bridge the digital gap.

96%

of Kaplan apprentices report applying the skills gained in their day-to-day work.

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Build the infrastructure that powers enterprise AI

AI-Enabled Data Engineer Apprenticeship Level 5

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Why choose Kaplan?

Expertly designed programmes

Professional qualifications built in

Immersive, hands-on learning

Confident, capable employees

Who it’s for

How your organisation benefits

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Testimonials

Results that matter

9/10

3,000+

96%

Rated good by Ofsted

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