Leadership and Management Apprenticeships
Our enhanced leadership and management development offer helps organisations build capable managers who can confidently lead people, projects and organisational change. Through specialist learning, coaching and practical workplace application, individuals develop the skills needed to deliver impact across business, project, data and AI-enabled environments.
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Level 3 pathways
Ideal for new, aspiring and first-line managers building the foundations for effective leadership, including those who would have previously considered the Level 3 Team Leader apprenticeship standard.
Management and Business Foundations
Bult around the Business Administrator standard, this programme develops confidence in managing people, communicating effectively, supporting change and leading teams.
Management, Data and AI Foundations
Built around the Data Technician standard, this programme combines management development with practical data, reporting and analytical capabilities.
Business Administration
Built around the Business Administrator standard, this programme develops practical skills across administration, communication, organisation and business operations.Level 4 pathways
Ideal for established managers, operational leaders and those preparing for more senior responsibilities, including those who would have previously considered the Level 5 Operations Manager apprenticeship standard.
Management and Project Management
Built around the Associate Project Manager standard, this programme helps managers improve planning, delivery, stakeholder management and business performance.
Management and AI Automation Specialist
Built around the AI and Automation Practitioner standard, this programme develops leadership capability alongside practical AI and automation expertise.
Associate Project Manager
Built around the Associate Project Manager standard, this programme develops the skills required to manage projects, workstreams and project activities successfully.Trusted by leading organisations
Which management pathway is right for you?
Whether you're developing aspiring managers or strengthening leadership capability, we'll help you find the right programme.
Organised across two levels and two pathways, our portfolio helps you quickly identify the most suitable option based on role and development needs.
| Role or development need | Recommended pathway | Level | Recommended programme |
| New or aspiring line manager needing core leadership and people management skills | Business-led | Level 3 | Management and Business Foundations |
| Team leader or supervisor working with reporting, analysis and data | Technology-led | Level 3 | Management, Data and AI Foundations |
| Established manager delivering projects, operations or business outcomes | Business-led | Level 4 | Management and Project Management |
| Manager working in a technical, digital, AI or automation-enabled environment | Technology-led | Level 4 | Management and AI Automation Specialist |
Frequently asked questions
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There are a number of business apprenticeships available, covering a wide range of disciplines – including business administration, leadership and management, project management and data-driven roles. Programmes are available from Level 2 (GCSE equivalent) through to Level 7 (master's degree equivalent), and combine practical workplace learning with nationally-recognised qualifications.