Program Overview

CertHE Associate Project Manager (Higher Apprenticeship)

Overview

The CertHE Associate Project Manager (Higher Apprenticeship) offers a route into project management careers and is suited to those without any previous experience of project management. This course delivers the Associate Project Manager apprenticeship standard, a Level 4 qualification that might be a first step on a career to become a Project Manager or Project Controller.

Course Structure

The course consists of four modules, all of which are mandatory:

• Leading a Project
• Finance, Budget and Procurement
• Project Scope, Data and Risk
• Planning and Scheduling a Project
• End Point Assessment (non-integrated)

Entry Requirements

• 112 UCAS Points (or above)
• CDD (A-Level)
• MMP (BTEC)
• Pass A*-C (T Level)
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above
• Employment for more than 30 hours per week in a suitable role and support of employer

International Requirements

• IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the student's first language

Transferring Credit

If you have previously studied at higher education level before, you may be able to transfer credits to a related course at the University of Suffolk and reduce the period of study time necessary to achieve your degree.

Career Opportunities

This course has been designed to offer maximum flexibility for apprentices and for their employers. At the end of this course, you will have a good understanding of core project management principles and be equipped to apply them in your workplace and to projects that you are involved in setting up and running.

• Associate Project Manager
• Junior Project Manager

Your Course Team

• Sarah Harris
• Jane Hancock
• Jon Walters

Apprenticeship Funding

Degree Apprenticeships are only offered to students undertaking the course as part of their employment. Apprenticeship training will therefore be funded directly by employers or by employers in partnership with Government. Apprentices will not be required to pay any tuition or course fees, and will not be eligible for any Student Finance England maintenance support.

Facilities and Resources

The University's main campus is located on the stunning Ipswich Waterfront. Whatever you choose to study, you will learn in modern surroundings. We have invested across the University to create an environment showcasing the latest teaching facilities enabling you to achieve great things.