Project Manager Apprenticeship

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 summary

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.

Please note, this course is currently going through validation.

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Key facts

Duration	Up to 4 years
Mode of study	Part-time
Awarding institution	Bishop Grosseteste University
Institution code	B38

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About this course

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, Project Managers will develop knowledge and skills in governance and financial control, organisational change management, quality management, risk management and organisational strategy.

This course is subject to validation. To register your interest and receive more information as it is published, please fill out the form below.

Leaders and managers have developed strong, strategic partnerships with a range of regional employers and stakeholders, and understand their needs and priorities well. The apprenticeship courses support employers to strengthen their workforce and develop skilled managers.

Ofsted inspection report - January 2024

What you will study

The qualification comprises the following units, and will also equip you to carry out the following duties:

Course modules

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.

Project manager (integrated degree) / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

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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.