The programme aims to:

• Provide an integrated degree apprenticeship that works collaboratively with employers to delivers the knowledge, skills, and behaviours of Project Management in the workplace and to facilitate apprentices achieving the required competency articulated within the Standard
• Support and enable the apprentice to effectively pass the End Point Assessment for the Project Manager Degree Apprenticeship, thereby attaining the capability to achieve professional proficiency and perform competently within a range of settings
• Provide a high-quality learning experience that is flexible and responsive in supporting the personal and professional development of apprentices and their organisations
• Ensure that the apprentice can successfully complete the requirements for on and off-the-job learning/training, providing the apprentice with a holistic work based learning experience
• Provide the apprentice with opportunities for real career development and further academic progression, embedding the concept of continuous professional development within a professional institution
• To progressively develop cognitive, intellectual and practical skills within a relevant project management and leadership context
• To produce graduates who can be creative, innovative and dynamic in their work and who can communicate their outputs effectively in a variety of forms
• To provide learners with long-term perspective about contemporary issues in project management, enabling learners to leave the programme with an excellent portfolio of practical and academic skills
• To support the development of highly professional behaviours and competencies that are aligned to organisational and responsible management standards
• Produce apprentices who can understand and apply ethical practices and codes of conduct in their professional life. To prepare learners for a career in project management in an evolving business and social environment.

What knowledge you will gain

The apprenticeship is designed to provide apprentices with the practical skills and knowledge to enhance their careers, focused on the knowledge, skills and competencies required within a wide variety of roles within industry.

By the end of the programme, apprentices will be able to analyse, synthesise and evaluate all aspects of project management that are required to gain:

• Professional knowledge of project management and the ability to apply for Chartered Project Manager status
• Application of appropriate theoretical and practical methods to appropriate applications for project management
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills using a variety of media
• Guidance on understanding and applying principles involved with Prevent, Safeguarding and British Values in the workplace
• Ability to reflect and evaluate learning and technical achievements throughout study to identify proposed professional intent
• The potential to progress to postgraduate study.