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The UK's Specialist School for Data, AI and Technology

Programming, Cyber Security, Data Science, Cloud and AI.
Entry Level to Level 5. NCFE approved qualifications.

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🐍 Python 🧠 Machine Learning ☁️ Cloud Computing 🛡️ Cyber Security 📊 Data Science 🤖 Artificial Intelligence 📄 SQL 🔍 Analytics
28 Qualifications
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NCFE Regulated
Entry to L5 All Levels

What we offer

NCFE approved qualifications across five subject areas, from Entry Level to Level 5. Enrolment is open; choose a qualification and apply today.

Levels 2 and 3

Programming

NCFE qualifications covering coding principles and practices. Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Coding and Level 3 Certificate in Coding Practices.

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Levels 2, 3 and 4

Cyber Security

From foundational principles to the Level 4 HTQ Diploma: Cyber Security Engineer, all regulated by Ofqual and awarded by NCFE.

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Levels 2, 3 and 4

Data Science and Analytics

SQL, Python, statistics and data visualisation. Entry-level certificates through to the Level 4 HTQ Diploma: Data Analyst.

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Levels 3 and 5

Cloud and Digital Support

Digital support, data engineering and cloud networking. Two Level 5 HTQ Diplomas aligned to IfATE occupational standards.

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For Business

AI and Automation Services

Beyond qualifications, DAIS designs, builds and deploys AI and automation solutions for UK organisations. From strategy to production.

Strategy

AI Strategy and Roadmap

We work with your leadership team to identify where AI will deliver the fastest return: cost reduction, revenue growth, or competitive advantage. You leave with a prioritised, executable roadmap.

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Automation

Business Process Automation

Replace repetitive manual workflows with AI-powered automation: document processing, email triage, data extraction, reporting pipelines and more. Built on Python, n8n, or your existing stack.

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Development

Custom AI Development

Bespoke AI solutions: intelligent chatbots, RAG-powered knowledge bases, LLM integrations, recommendation engines and data pipelines. We handle architecture, build and deployment.

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Training

Corporate AI Training

In-house workshops and bespoke programmes that upskill your entire team in AI literacy, prompt engineering, data skills and responsible AI use. Delivered by our FHEA-qualified faculty.

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Meet our AI team

AI is not just what we teach: it works inside DAIS too. Our admissions process is supported by three AI team members who help us respond quickly and consistently. A human admissions manager reviews their work and makes every final decision.

Ada, AI Admissions Reviewer

Ada AI

AI Admissions Reviewer

Carries out the first assessment of every application against DAIS's published entry criteria, then passes a clear recommendation to our human admissions manager.

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Alan AI

AI Admissions Auditor

Re-assesses each application independently of Ada, then compares findings: an adversarial second opinion designed to catch anything missed before the human manager decides.

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Grace AI

AI Student Guide

The friendly assistant behind "Talk to my AI". Answers questions about courses, fees and how to apply any time of day, and hands off to a human colleague whenever you need one.

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Learning online, together

Join a community of learners. Study from anywhere with live sessions and collaborative projects.

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The future of learning

Our vision: cutting-edge environments where data and AI education meets tomorrow’s tech.

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Why The Data and AI School of London?

NCFE approved qualifications, expert tutors and a supportive online learning environment, based in Chancery Lane, London.

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Hello, I'm Synthia from the Data and AI School of London, and you can find us at www.dataaischool.com.

For years, the standard model in further education has been the conventional classroom. Fixed timetables. Fixed locations. Everyone moving through the same content at the same pace, whether they're ready to move on or need more time. It works for some people. But it asks a lot of learners who are working, who are caring for family, or who simply learn better at their own pace.

Hybrid teaching improved on this. Some sessions online, some in person, more flexibility around when and how people study. But in practice, hybrid models are often still built around fixed cohorts and fixed dates. You've gained some flexibility, but you're still fitting your life around a timetable that wasn't designed with you in mind.

That's the gap we set out to close. At the Data and AI School of London, learning is built around the learner, not the timetable. For most of our qualifications, you can start on any working day, work through the material at a pace that suits you, and get your assessed work back within ten working days. Where a qualification genuinely needs a fixed group, such as our Functional Skills English speaking and listening component, we run that as a scheduled cohort. Everything else is yours to work through in your own time.

We're an NCFE approved centre, delivering regulated qualifications in cyber security, data, and digital skills, alongside Functional Skills English and Maths. Our current priority qualifications include the Level 3 Certificate in Cyber Security Practices, our Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry qualifications in Data Technician and Digital Support, and Functional Skills Maths and English at Level 2. All course material sits on our online learning platform, so whether you're changing career, upskilling your team, or working towards a qualification you missed the first time round, you can start when you're ready.

Visit www.dataaischool.com to see the full range of courses and find out how to apply. I'm Synthia, and I look forward to welcoming you to the Data and AI School of London.

Enrolling now

These qualifications are open for enrolment today. You can apply online and start straight away. These are 6 of our 28 qualifications. See them all in the catalogue.

Enrolling now NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Coding An introduction to coding: languages, terminology, design principles, best practice, testing and DevOps, plus communication and project management. 155 guided learning hours, … View details and apply → Enrolling now NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Coding Practices Level 3 coding: methodologies, requirements, coding standards and design, databases, writing and debugging interpreted and compiled code, testing, and deployment. 180 guided … View details and apply → Enrolling now NCFE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Cyber Security Understand cyber crime and its motives, cyber security terminology, the law and ethics, common threats, and how systems are protected. 110 guided … View details and apply → Enrolling now NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Cyber Security Practices Level 3 cyber security: principles, threat intelligence, testing and controls, incident response, legislation and ethics, and professional skills. 150 guided learning hours, … View details and apply → Enrolling now NCFE Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Cyber Security - Diploma A competence-based diploma evidencing the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for entry-level cyber security employment. View details and apply → Enrolling now NCFE Level 4 Diploma: Cyber Security Engineer - HTQ A Higher Technical Qualification equipping you with the engineering skills and behaviours to advance into professional cyber security roles. View details and apply →

How we are regulated and assured

NCFE An NCFE approved centre, delivering NCFE qualifications regulated by Ofqual
NCFE Account No. 11001657

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about our qualifications and how we work.

What qualifications does The Data and AI School of London offer?

We are an NCFE approved centre delivering qualifications across five subject areas: Coding and Programming, Cyber Security, Data Science and Analytics, Cloud and Digital Support, and Functional Skills in English, Mathematics and Digital. Qualifications range from Entry Level to Level 5 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). Not every qualification is open for enrolment at any given time; the catalogue shows which are.

Who awards the qualifications, and what is their status?

These NCFE qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and are awarded by NCFE, an Ofqual-approved Awarding Organisation. The Data and AI School of London is an NCFE approved centre (Account No. 11001657).

Can I study entirely online?

Yes. All qualifications are delivered 100% online through our Moodle-based Virtual Learning Environment. You can study from anywhere in the UK with structured tutor support and flexible self-paced study.

How are the qualifications assessed?

Most of our qualifications use portfolio-based assessment, marked internally by our qualified assessors and externally quality assured by NCFE, so there is no traditional written exam. Functional Skills are the exception: they include externally set assessments taken under invigilated conditions, which we arrange with you.

Do I need prior experience to apply?

Entry requirements vary by level. Level 2 qualifications are open to most learners aged 16 and over. Level 4 and 5 qualifications typically require prior learning at Level 3 or equivalent experience. We assess each applicant individually and recommend the most suitable qualification.

How much do the qualifications cost?

The fee is shown on the page of every qualification that is open for enrolment. Where enrolment has not opened yet we do not publish a fee, because the price is confirmed when the qualification opens. Nothing is paid at application: payment is taken only after you accept an offer, and our team will talk you through the options before then.

How do I apply and what happens next?

Complete our online application form. We will review your application and a member of the admissions team will guide you through enrolment, including your learning agreement and payment options.

How can I contact The Data and AI School of London?

Call us on +44 207 0990 956 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm), email info@dataaischool.com, or use our contact form. We aim to reply within two working days.

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