Project Manager Apprenticeship L6

Program Overview

Project Manager Apprenticeship L6

Why study this course

An apprenticeship is either fully funded through the Apprenticeship levy or 95% funded for small employers

All modules relevant to your organisation and network with like-minded professionals

Achieve a BA (Hons) Degree and IPMA Level D qualification

On successful completion of EPA, Apprentices are eligible to become full members of the Association for Project Management (APM)

Course overview

Project Managers are an important contributor to productivity in a business and roles which span across both public and private sectors in industries as diverse as banking, insurance, government, healthcare, retail, and transport.

This course is tailored to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for successful Project Management careers. Combining academic learning with real-world experience, the course is designed for both newcomers and those looking to advance within their organisations.

Key facts

• Duration: Up to 4 years
• Mode of study: Part-time
• Start date: September
• Awarding institution: Bishop Grosseteste University

About this apprenticeship

The demand for Project Managers over the next 10 years is growing fast, expected to grow by 33% or nearly 22 million new jobs. Project Managers are an important contributor to productivity in a business and roles span across both public and private sectors in industries as diverse as banking, insurance, government, healthcare, retail and transport. Project Managers are responsible for the end-to-end delivery of a project, to improve processes or implement change to become more efficient and effective.

Typically run over 3 years, you will develop knowledge and skills in governance and financial control, organisational change management, quality management, risk management and organisational strategy. You will develop key competencies in managing people, processes, and perspectives, while also gaining eligibility for full membership with the Association for Project Management (APM) upon completion.

How you can apply

To apply, employers please complete the short Request for Services form below. Once we have received this form, the next step will be to send out the application form to the candidate(s).

Please note this course is open for September 2025 entry.

What you will study

Course modules

• Year 1
• Year 2
• Year 3

Module descriptions

• An Introduction to Project Management: This module serves as an introduction to the fundamental concepts, principles, and practices of Project Management.
• The Business Environment: a Strategic Approach: This module introduces the environments in which organisations operate and will equip Project Management Apprentices (PMAs) with the ability to understand and analyse the interrelatedness of organisations, projects and their environments.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Management: This module introduces Project Management Apprentices (PMAs) to the critical components of stakeholder and communication management essential for achieving successful project outcomes in today's complex and interconnected business landscape.
• The Professional Project Manager: A professional project manager is an individual who possesses the skills, knowledge, and experience necessary to effectively initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control, and close projects within an organisation.
• Governance and Financial Control of Projects: This module delves into the crucial aspects of project governance and financial control, exploring how to evaluate, establish, and maintain effective governance frameworks while managing project budgets and costs within appropriate financial frameworks.
• Organisational Change Management: Project Justification and Change Control: This module builds on the knowledge base acquired at level 4 and focuses on Project Justification, Change Management and Change Control.
• Quality and Risk Management: This module challenges Project Management Apprentices (PMAs) to consider the role of quality management and control within a project environment.
• The Project Manager as a Leader: This module tasks Project Management Apprentices (PMAs) to reflect on their own perspectives and experiences of working in organisations, exploring these within the context of becoming a professional Project Manager and leader.
• International Project Management: This module will enable PMAs to consolidate their knowledge and understanding of the key aspects of Project Management.
• Procurement and Contract Management: This module equips Project Management Apprentices (PMAs) with the knowledge needed to effectively procure goods and services, manage projects within commercial and contractual frameworks, and understand the significance of supply chain management in the project environment.
• The Project Managers Toolkit: This module prepares Project Management Apprentices (PMAs) for Gateway and End Point Assessment.
• Work Based Project (End Point Assessment): This module will enable PMAs to demonstrate their understanding and acquisition of the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required of a project manager.
• Professional Review (End Point Assessment): This module will enable PMAs to demonstrate their understanding and acquisition of the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required of a project manager.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this apprenticeship although an initial assessment will take place to ensure the apprenticeship is the most appropriate training programme for the individual and employer. Candidates will need to be resident in the UK and in employment (with at least 50% of the working hours in England). Individual employers will set the selection criteria for their Apprenticeship and employment role.

As a guide, candidates might have A Levels (or equivalent) or existing relevant level 3 qualifications. Other relevant qualifications or prior experience may also be considered as an alternative alongside consideration of the suitability of the role being undertaken and the opportunities to develop and apply the required knowledge, skills and behaviours.

Typically, candidates will also have achieved qualifications in English and mathematics at a minimum of level 2 or equivalent (GCSE grade A*/9- C/4), and also demonstrate Information Communication Technology (ICT) skills at this level. Where approved English and Maths qualifications are not held, the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) funds apprentices to achieve qualifications in English and/or Maths to level 2 if they do not already meet the minimum requirements. These can be delivered through our designated Apprenticeship Support Officers alongside the apprenticeship and will need to be achieved prior to entering Gateway.

There are no upper age restrictions, although all apprentices must be aged over 18 as a minimum.

Applications for this programme can only be made through the sponsoring employer.

Each employer must:

• Identify apprentices that may be suitable for the [insert as appropriate] Apprenticeship;
• Ensure the apprentice is undertaking real work, which is productive and gives apprentices opportunities to access, develop, practice and evidence knowledge and skills to meet the standard;
• Allow the apprentice to attend external off-the-job training and assessment as part of their normal paid working hours;
• Take part in quarterly reviews with BGU to review the apprentice’s progress;
• Be expected to employ an apprentice for the full duration of their apprenticeship;
• (In most cases) be expected to employ an apprentice for at least 30 hours per week.

Further information and requirements are outlined by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

Academic staff

• Nikki Smith

Fees & Funding

Costs may be covered by government funding and/or your employer – employers who pay the Apprenticeship Levy will pay fees directly through the levy contribution.

Alternatively, businesses who do not pay the Levy may be able to claim 95% of the cost of tuition fees from the Government.

See further information on Apprenticeship Funding.