Economy Minister Dr has announced 20 high
quality training places on a new AI and Data Analytics Assured
Skills Academy with Deloitte.
Focusing on industry recognised qualifications in Microsoft Power
BI and Azure Data Fundamentals, this Academy will see
participants receive pre-employment training with Belfast
Metropolitan College (BMC) from 6 October to 5 December 2025.
Fully funded by the Department for the Economy, the Academy will
include nine weeks' intensive training at BMC's Titanic Campus
and their E3 Springvale Campus, as well as virtual training.
There may also be some on-site training at Deloitte's office in
Belfast.
Highlighting the opportunity the Minister said: “This
Assured Skills Academy will contribute to my good jobs agenda by
training 20 people in Data Analytics.
“This is a fantastic opportunity and I would urge
everyone who is interested and eligible to apply.”
Marie Doyle, office senior partner at Deloitte Belfast said: “AI
is already changing the way we work and it's vital that teams are
equipped with the skills to maximize it. We have a long-standing
relationship with Belfast Metropolitan College, and this latest
programme is an exciting opportunity for those who want to
upskill and become part of a fast-paced and growing industry.
We're delighted that we can offer this Academy to grow tech
skills in the local area and benefit from the wide talent pool in
Northern Ireland.”
Belfast Met's interim Principal and Chief Executive Damian Duffy
said: “Belfast Met has a long and successful track record in
delivering Assured Skills Academies and we are delighted to be
renewing our valued collaboration with Deloitte through this
latest initiative.
“We look forward to welcoming a new cohort of learners and
guiding them on this future-focused pathway, equipping
individuals with the in-demand skills needed to thrive in
Northern Ireland's fast-evolving digital sector.”
Participants will receive a training allowance of £180 per week
plus travel and childcare expenses for the duration of the
Academy.
Applications are open now and close at midnight on Sunday 31
August 2025.
Applicants must be over 18 years old and be eligible to work in
the UK.
An information session will take place on Monday 15 September
2025.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 16, Wednesday 17 and Thursday
18 September 2025.
For more information and to apply visit www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/ai-and-data-analytics-academy-deloitte
Notes to editors:
1. Assured Skills Academies are pre-employment training courses
run by the Department for the Economy. More information is
available on the Department's website at www.economy-ni.gov.uk/articles/assured-skills-academies
