Who Is This Apprenticeship For?
This apprenticeship is ideal for professionals looking to develop their project management capability and make a greater impact within their organisation.
It is suited to individuals involved in supporting, coordinating or delivering projects who want to build their skills in planning, stakeholder management, risk, resources, budgeting and project delivery. Learners will apply their knowledge directly to real workplace projects while developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required of a Level 4 Associate Project Manager.
Learners Will
- Develop practical project management skills through digital learning, workshops, coaching and workplace activities.
- Learn how to plan, organise, monitor and support project delivery.
- Develop skills in stakeholder engagement and project communication.
- Identify, assess and manage project risks and issues.
- Understand project budgets, resources, quality and governance.
- Use project management tools and techniques to monitor progress.
- Apply their learning to real workplace projects and organisational challenges.
- Build a portfolio of evidence throughout the apprenticeship.
- Receive one-to-one coaching and regular progress reviews.
What You Will Achieve
Received upon completion of the apprenticeship:
- Level 4 Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship Standard
- Recognised Level 4 apprenticeship
- Portfolio of evidence demonstrating knowledge, skills and behaviours
- Practical workplace project management experience
- Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English (if required)
Knowledge, skills and behaviours developed include:
- Project planning and scheduling
- Project governance
- Stakeholder management and communication
- Risk and issue management
- Budget and resource management
- Quality management
- Project monitoring and reporting
- Problem solving and decision-making
- Managing change
- Sustainability and ethical project management
- Lessons learned and continuous improvement
Modules
Module 1: Project Foundations
Build a strong understanding of project management, organisational structures, governance, and stakeholder engagement. Learn how projects create value and develop the communication skills needed to work effectively with project teams and stakeholders.
Learning:
- Programme Induction & Introduction to Project Management and Leading Teams Workshop
- Projects vs Business as Usual
- Project Structures and Governance
- PESTLE, SWOT & VUCA in Project Analysis
- Communication Techniques for Stakeholder Engagement
- Project Environments and Stakeholders
Module 2: Planning for Success
Develop the skills required to define, plan and control projects. Learn how project life cycles, business cases, scope management, quality assurance and change control contribute to successful project delivery.
Learning:
- Scope, Quality and Change Workshop
- Project Life Cycles & Business Case Development
- Linear, Iterative & Hybrid Approaches
- Project Management Plan Essentials
- Review Existing Projects and Business Cases
- Scope, Quality & Change Control
- Configuration Management & Change
- Quality Management in Projects
- Change Control and Managing Quality
Module 3: Managing Project Delivery
Learn how to plan project schedules, allocate resources effectively and manage risks and issues before they impact delivery. Build confidence in identifying challenges and keeping projects on track.
Learning:
- Risk, Issue and Opportunity Management Workshop
- Scheduling, Estimating & Resource Planning
- Critical Path Analysis & Scheduling Tools
- Estimating Methods in Projects
- Risk, Issue & Opportunity Management
- Risk Management Plans & Solutions
- Issue Management in Projects
- Risk Identification and Analysis in your Workplace
Module 4: Leading Teams and Performance
Gain the skills needed to manage project budgets, procurement activities and performance measures while developing the leadership, communication and negotiation skills required to work effectively with project teams.
Learning:
- Project Budgeting, Procurement & Earned Value
- Procurement Strategies and Ethics
- Earned Value Management Explained
- Managing Budgets and Procurement
- Teamwork, Negotiation & Conflict Management
- Collaboration Techniques & Stakeholder Engagement
- Communication Tools & Techniques
Module 5: Sustainable Project Management
Explore how sustainability, legislation and ethical practice influence project delivery while applying your project management knowledge to real workplace projects and continuous improvement activities.
Learning:
- Sustainability, Legislation & Ethics Workshop
- Net Zero & Sustainable Project Delivery
- Data Protection & Regulations
- Management Skills – Project Planning
- Lessons Learned & Continuous Improvement
Module 6: Professional Project Practice
Put your learning into practice by managing project activities, reporting progress, evaluating outcomes and reflecting on your professional development. Build evidence that demonstrates your competence as an Associate Project Manager.
Learning:
- Project Reporting
- Presenting Project Outcomes
- Reflective Practice for Project Managers
Module 7: EPA Success and Career Readiness
Prepare confidently for Gateway and End-Point Assessment by refining your portfolio, strengthening your presentation skills, reviewing project management knowledge, and demonstrating your ability to perform as an effective project professional.
Learning:
- EPA Preparation Workshop
- Presentation practice and feedback
- Mock Presentation
- Gateway Portfolio Finalisation and Reflection
