QA To Integrate Microsoft Copilot AI Training Across Every Apprenticeship

London, UK – 09 October 2025

Empowering the UK workforce with AI skills through a landmark Microsoft partnership

QA Ltd, the UK’s leading tech skills and talent provider, today announced the integration of Microsoft Copilot AI learning into every QA apprenticeship programme.

This initiative, developed in collaboration with Microsoft, marks a significant step in preparing the UK workforce for an AI-driven future - across all sectors, not just tech. QA has already trained over 55,000 apprentices, and now aim to deliver Copilot skills for all future apprenticeship learners.

The new offering ensures that every apprentice, regardless of discipline, gains access to tailored Copilot training, including digital learning, live webinars, and hands-on experience. This unique combination ensures that the best knowledge and skills are delivered in the best way for both apprentices and employers. 

The integration of Microsoft Copilot into all apprenticeships also supports the UK Government's AI Skills Action Plan and Microsoft's commitment to skill 1M people in the UK on the responsible use of AI.

“We’re proud to embed Microsoft Copilot learning across all programmes,” said Jo Bishenden, Chief Learning Officer at QA. “This is about more than just tech skills - it’s about empowering every learner to thrive in an AI-enabled workplace and helping UK businesses stay ahead of the curve so that we can lead the world in AI.”

Jeroen Van Hilten, Global Partner Sales Executive at Microsoft, stated: “Our partnership with QA reflects our shared mission to democratise effective leveraging of AI tools and build a future-ready workforce. By embedding Copilot into every apprenticeship, we’re ensuring learners across industries can harness AI responsibly and effectively.”

This step builds on QA’s market-leading AI and data apprenticeships, including new specialist programmes such as the Level 3 AI & Digital Support and Level 6 AI Engineer (based on Microsoft Azure AI Services). 

It integrates with QA’s market-leading ‘ways of learning’, complete with digital content augmented by QA’s own AI learning assistant, Ela. In alignment with the EU AI Act, QA content promotes responsible AI use, transparency, and fairness, for organisational peace of mind.

Find out more about QA’s Apprenticeship programmes.

About QA

QA is Europe’s leading AI technology and digital training partner and the fastest-growing in the US. 

We teach the critical AI, technology, digital and human skills needed to transform and succeed in a changing world.

Over 4000 organisations lean on us for tailored programmes across apprenticeships, instructor-led, and self-paced learning. Boasting deep expertise, industry leading learning modalities, bespoke tailoring to suit individual journeys and business priorities, and a legacy as a trusted and best-in-class provider, we are your go-to partner for technology upskilling and reskilling.

Contact Name:
Jo Bishenden, Chief Learning Officer, QA Ltd

Email:
press@qa.com