Project Manager Apprenticeship - Level 4

Course Description

What will you learn?

You will acquire all the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to complete this Level 4 Project Manager Apprenticeship through focussing on the following modules:

PART 1

Project Management Tools and Techniques

In the first part of the programme, you will explore what project management is and begin to look at some of the key tools and techniques. You will examine the role of a project manager and the roles within your wider team. You will create a structured plan to enhance your skillset to align with your organisational context, fostering the confidence to lead and inspire project teams.

Learning modules include:

PART 2

The Business Case, Scope, Resource, Risk and Quality Management

In this part of the programme, you will gain an understanding of how to create a business case whilst learning about project scope. You will then examine the process of managing resources, team performance, and effective reports to senior management. Finally, you will address aspects of quality and governance, including the understanding of legal limitations and responsibilities that impact the effective delivery of projects.

Learning modules include:

PART 3

Managing Stakeholders

In this part of the programme, you will learn how to communicate effectively with stakeholders and influence those who may present challenges. As stakeholder engagement is essential to project success, you will explore ways to motivate others and analyse different leadership approaches.

Learning modules include:

PART 4

Budgeting, Procurement and Project Closure

In the final learning cycle, you will enhance your financial management skills by exploring funding sources, applying estimating techniques, and reviewing types of overheads such as direct, indirect, and fixed costs. You will demonstrate your ability to develop and agree project budgets, monitor forecasts alongside actual costs, and establish effective change control processes. Finally, you will explore how to report project benefits and gain an understanding of the management process, including project handover, lessons learned, and project closure.

Learning modules include:

Included in Project Manager Apprenticeship

All of our courses include these key elements, ensuring every learner benefits from the best experience.

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A comprehensive introduction to key managerial roles and responsibilities, and develop the core skills and knowledge required for a successful career in management.

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Sessions are available across a broad range of subjects, including: emotional intelligence, values based leadership, project scoping, delegating, time management and many more.

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KnowledgeBrief is a Strategic Partner with the Chartered Management Institute and all learners receive a CMI certificate as part of their management apprenticeship course.

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A comprehensive introduction to key managerial roles and responsibilities, and develop the core skills and knowledge required for a successful career in management.

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Unlock your potential

This programme fully meets the knowledge, skills and behaviours outlined by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education to meet the Associate Project Manager specification. It also covers all aspects of the Association for Project Management (APM) Project Management Qualification (PMQ) SCQF Level 7, RQF Equivalent Level 4 enabling you to meet any project management challenges and unlock your true potential.

More confident

94% feel PMQ makes them more confident in managing projects

More successful

86% of learners enjoy greater project success as a result

More qualified

Showcase your talent, 95% believe APM adds value to their career

More effective

Grow as a project manager if you take this course

Need to Know

Frequently Asked Questions.

Accredited by the Association of Project Management, Level 4 Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship curriculum is designed to connect learning to personal and company goals through a blend of theoretical and applied activities.

Am I eligible to take this course?

You need:

To have the right to work in the UK
To have lived in the UK continuously for the past 3 years
At least a grade of 4/C GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English
To have not previously studied the course content
To not undertake any other qualification during your apprenticeship
To be able to apply your learning to your role

How am I assessed?

The programme concludes with an End Point Assessment run by an independent End Point Assessment Organisation. It involves two methods of assessment, which can be delivered in any order:

1) Written project report with presentation & questioning
Component 1 - Written Project Report
- 3500 word report agreed with the employer & End Point Assessment Organisation

Component 2 - Presentation with questions
- 20 minute presentation of report
- 40 mins Q&A

2) Professional discussion underpinned by portfolio of evidence
- 60 minute discussion with an independent assessor with reference to the portfolio of evidence
- Minimum of 6 competency based questions

Am I able to use the Apprenticeship Levy?

Level 4 associate project manager apprenticeship standard is costed at £7,000.

If your organisation pays the Apprenticeship Levy tax then the full programme costs can be paid via your Apprenticeship Levy funds.

If you do not pay the Apprenticeship Levy tax and would like to increase the leadership and management capabilities in your organisation, the Government will fund 95% of the programme cost with the organisation co-investing the remaining 5% (350 or 25 per month).

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"I’ve improved in decision-making, team management, and leadership, gaining skills like project management, stakeholder engagement, and operational planning, and this apprenticeship deepened my understanding of leadership and management, equipping me to drive success and achieve organizational goals."

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What will you learn?

Project Management Tools and Techniques

Learning modules include:

The Business Case, Scope, Resource, Risk and Quality Management

Learning modules include:

Managing Stakeholders

Learning modules include:

Budgeting, Procurement and Project Closure

Learning modules include:

Included in Project Manager Apprenticeship

1:1 Businesscoaching

Appliedlearning

Off the job learning

Unlock your potential

More confident

More successful

More qualified

More effective

Frequently Asked Questions.

KnowledgeBrief is a Strategic Partner with the Chartered Management Institute

All project management course content is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute and all learners receive a KnowledgeBrief Certificate which includes CPD hours.

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KnowledgeBrief Excels in Ofsted Inspection

We are proud to announce the excellent results of our recent Ofsted inspection on our Associate Project Manager Apprenticeships, which has shed light on the powerful advantages of our distinctive approach.

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Daryl Taylor - Smirthwaite

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