Downpatrick · Apprenticeship
IT & Digital in Downpatrick.
12 - 24 months. Levels 2 - 3. DfE-funded Apprenticeships NI programme.
About the programme.
Rutledge Training delivers the IT & Digital apprenticeship from our Downpatrick centre, supporting learners across the wider Downpatrick area. Our tutors combine practical workshop delivery with workplace assessment and digital learning via the Rutledge Learning LMS, helping learners gain Diploma in IT User Skills or Digital Industries alongside the portable skills employers value.
Key facts.
- Type
- Apprenticeship
- Level
- Levels 2 - 3
- Duration
- 12 - 24 months
- Cost
- Free · DfE-funded
- Location
- Downpatrick
- Age range
- 16+
What you will achieve.
- 01Diploma in IT User Skills or Digital Industries
- 02Microsoft / industry-recognised certifications
- 03Pathway to technical or analyst roles
Who this is for.
Apprentices employed in IT support, digital marketing or data roles across NI.
Frequently asked.
- Is IT & Digital training in Downpatrick free?
- Yes, DfE-funded Apprenticeships NI programme. Eligibility depends on age, residency and prior qualifications. Speak to the Rutledge Downpatrick team to confirm.
- How long does the IT & Digital programme take?
- 12 - 24 months. The exact length depends on the level you start at and your prior experience.
- Where is the IT & Digital course delivered in Downpatrick?
- Training combines practical delivery at our Downpatrick centre (2 Church Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6EJ) with workplace-based learning, plus online content via the Rutledge Learning LMS.
- Do I need a job to start the IT & Digital apprenticeship?
- Yes, Apprenticeships NI requires you to be employed in a relevant role. If you don't have a job yet, Rutledge Downpatrick can help match you with employer partners hiring apprentices.
- Who is this programme for?
- Apprentices employed in IT support, digital marketing or data roles across NI.