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AI Data and Developer Professional Traineeship Accelerator
Code Institute, in partnership with Tech Cornwall, is offering a fully funded course in AI for Software and Data Analytics. The programme is free for Devon, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly residents who are unemployed, recent graduates, or returning to work, and want to progress or move into a career in the tech industry..
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Prepare for a career in the digital workforce by learning in-demand tech skills.
As businesses across the South West peninsula adopt Artificial Intelligence, the demand for cutting-edge tech talent has never been higher. To bridge the gap between current educational offerings and fast-paced industry advancements, Code Institute has joined forces with Tech Cornwall to offer AI Professional Traineeships worth £6,000 per place to 50 people seeking to enter tech careers across Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
With the support of Innovate UK, Code Institute, in partnership with Tech Cornwall, are launching 16-week AI traineeships in either Software or Data Analytics. These newly redesigned courses will map to the Level 6 competencies of the AI Skills for Business Competency Framework, and are developed with local tech employers to equips learners to design, manage, and ethically implement modern AI solutions.
Learners will participate in workplace-scenario hackathons that evaluate technical execution alongside critical AI ethics, considering fairness, transparency, and accountability. All learners will complete an industry-integrated capstone project and have the opportunity to intern with a local employer.
The accelerator is seeking learner applicants returning to work from caring breaks, applicants who are currently underemployed or unemployed, young adults seeking an alternative route to a 3-year degree traditional route and recent unemployed graduates looking to acquire AI skill set.
Drawing on successful models for women in tech, the programme offers flexible study designed around school and childcare commitments. Study is 100% online removing travel barriers, and an upfront Information, Advice and Guidance interview is offered to discuss the course, career aspirations and discuss learning support to assist hidden barriers, ensuring learners have the necessary equipment and study spaces.
Participants receive pre-enrolment skills assessments and career progression support through Tech Cornwall, including CV building, interview preparation, and networking events
Along your journey, a community made up of thousands of students and graduates are on hand to support you. Our students and alumni work together and speak to each other daily. We use our Discord channels to allow our community to stay in touch with each other. Here’s a summary of all the support options you will receive:
- Subject matter expert guidance
- Student Care
- Tutoring available to help from 8 am to 11 pm (UTC), during week days. They are also available from 9 am to 5 pm (UTC) over weekends.
- Discord Community
As businesses across the South West peninsula adopt Artificial Intelligence, the demand for cutting-edge tech talent has never been higher. To bridge the gap between current educational offerings and fast-paced industry advancements, Code Institute has joined forces with Tech Cornwall to offer AI Professional Traineeships worth £6,000 per place to 50 people seeking to enter tech careers across Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
With the support of Innovate UK, Code Institute, in partnership with Tech Cornwall, are launching 16-week AI traineeships in either Software or Data Analytics. These newly redesigned courses will map to the Level 6 competencies of the AI Skills for Business Competency Framework, and are developed with local tech employers to equips learners to design, manage, and ethically implement modern AI solutions.
Learners will participate in workplace-scenario hackathons that evaluate technical execution alongside critical AI ethics, considering fairness, transparency, and accountability. All learners will complete an industry-integrated capstone project and have the opportunity to intern with a local employer.
The accelerator is seeking learner applicants returning to work from caring breaks, applicants who are currently underemployed or unemployed, young adults seeking an alternative route to a 3-year degree traditional route and recent unemployed graduates looking to acquire AI skill set.
Drawing on successful models for women in tech, the programme offers flexible study designed around school and childcare commitments. Study is 100% online removing travel barriers, and an upfront Information, Advice and Guidance interview is offered to discuss the course, career aspirations and discuss learning support to assist hidden barriers, ensuring learners have the necessary equipment and study spaces.
Participants receive pre-enrolment skills assessments and career progression support through Tech Cornwall, including CV building, interview preparation, and networking events
Along your journey, a community made up of thousands of students and graduates are on hand to support you. Our students and alumni work together and speak to each other daily. We use our Discord channels to allow our community to stay in touch with each other. Here’s a summary of all the support options you will receive:
- Subject matter expert guidance
- Student Care
- Tutoring available to help from 8 am to 11 pm (UTC), during week days. They are also available from 9 am to 5 pm (UTC) over weekends.
- Discord Community
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An invitation to Cornwall, Devon and Isles of Scilly Tech Employers
To retain this new emerging talent locally, we are inviting anchor employers that recruit junior software, data, and AI roles to be part of the programme please contact partners@codeinstitute.net to find out how you can get involved.
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How you apply
Steps to become a student
Step 1
Register your interest with us
Submit your information using the buttons on this page to register your interest. You will receive follow up instructions and be enrolled on our Free 5 Step Coding Challenge.
Step 2
Complete the coding challenge
In order to become a successful candidate, you must complete our free 5 Step Coding Challenge. This ensures that this is the right career path for you. When you register interest, you will be sent login details to begin the challenge.
Step 3
Complete the admissions process
Upon challenge completion, you will be invited to a careers consultation call with an Education Advisor and be asked to submit a CV and cover letter.
Step 4
Approval for our course
Congratulations! Once your application has been approved by our Admissions team, you will receive a training offer letter.
Eligibility
What are the entry requirements?
Benefit from a fully-funded intensive programme to accelerate higher-level AI skills competencies. To be approved, learners must;
- Learners must be aged 19 or older
- Be a resident of Devon, Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly or be affiliated with a company based in the territory
- Must be unemployed, underemployed or returning from career break and able to commit to programme
- Must have the right to work in the UK
- Evidence of English language ability equivalent to IELTS academic level 6.0 if not a native speaker
- Learners cannot be in full-time education
- If you are ineligible we also have other funded courses available. (RQF L5 Diploma in Web Apps and RQF L3 Introduction to Software Development).
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Upcoming Course Dates
The AI Data Analyst Professional Traineeship Accelerator starts January 18th, 2027
The AI Software Developer Professional Traineeship Accelerator starts April 12th, 2027
FAQ
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Have more questions? Here are the answers to some of the most recurring questions.
No, this course is funded through Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), in partnership with Tech Cornwall.
This is the responsibility of the applicant; You must check this information with your social welfare office.
You are required to be available from 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri, for the entire duration of the course. If you are actively searching for a full time job, this course may not be suitable for you.
The skills learnt on this course will not only open up a wide range of job opportunities, but also compliment any existing skills that translate across all industries. Here are some examples of the technical job roles you can expect to be suitable for:
- Tech/Dev Support
- Jnr Full Stack Developer
- Q/A Tester
- Front End Developer
- Python Developer
- .net Developer
Most laptop computers are perfect for this programme. A good measure is, if you have no problem completing the Free 5 Step Coding Challenge – then you should be fine. However, we recommend that the device has at least 4Gb RAM – 8Gb RAM is even better.
