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Leadership and Project Management Apprenticeship

Course Information

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  • Course Type Apprenticeship
  • Subject Area Leadership, Management and Human Resources
  • Qualification Apprenticeship
  • Study Mode: Day Release
  • Course Level Level 4
  • Location Hele Road Centre
  • Course Length 21 Months
  • Fee Funded (eligibility criteria applies)
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Overview

This Apprenticeship combines a Level 4 Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship with the CMI First-Line Management Programme, giving you Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) status alongside your qualification. Candidates should choose this route if they have an interest in leadership, project delivery, critical thinking, organising and planning. You’ll need to be in a role where you manage or contribute to real workplace projects and have some responsibility for planning, risk or resource decisions; a formal “Manager” job title isn’t required. The programme suits a wide range of sectors, including infrastructure, engineering, public services, transport, health, hospitality, education and business services.

Who is this course for?

This programme is designed for those working in or moving into a role where they are leading people and/or projects. It is aimed at mid-level professionals who are looking to develop their leadership and management skills. This includes individuals who are new to managing people and projects, those moving from a technical or operational role into leadership, and experienced managers who wish to develop a formal, practical grounding in both leadership and project management. The programme suits a wide range of sectors: infrastructure, engineering, public services, transport, health, hospitality, education, and business services, among others.

What you will study

On this course you will:

  • Self-leadership, time management and emotional intelligence
  • Leadership styles and models
  • Communicating with impact and building trust
  • Motivating teams and managing underperformance
  • Leading hybrid and remote teams
  • Harnessing AI and digital tools in leadership and project delivery
  • Resolving conflict and negotiating confidently
  • Project governance and stakeholder management
  • Business case and benefits management
  • Project scope, scheduling and critical path planning
  • Budgeting, cost control and resource management
  • Project risk, issue and quality management
  • Data-driven monitoring, including earned value management
Assessment

The EPA consists of two components:

  • A Written Project Report (approximately 3,500 words, completed within the 12-week window) with a 60-minute online Presentation and Q&A
  • A 60-minute online Professional Discussion underpinned by the portfolio of evidence.

Both are conducted remotely with an independent assessor.

Total programme duration, including EPA: approximately 21 months (18 months + 3 months)

Entry Requirements

Due to the amount and standard of written work required throughout the course, GCSE English Language Grade 4/C would be desirable.

Apprentices aged 16-18: If the apprentice has not achieved GCSE English Language and/or Maths Grade 4/C, they are required to study towards, and complete, relevant Functional Skills qualifications.

Apprentices aged 19+: Apprentices can choose to study towards English and Maths qualifications if they wish.

Employers may also require them to if these skills are relevant to the role.

Progression and careers

On successful completion of this programme, learners can progress towards Chartered Manager (CMgr) status through the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), building on their Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) award following 3-5 years of management experience. There are also opportunities to undertake further professional qualifications through CMI and the Association for Project Management (APM), as well as progress to Level 5 and Level 6 apprenticeships and ongoing continuing professional development (CPD) to support career advancement.

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