Senior Leader Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship standard: Senior Leader
Today’s dynamic and challenging business environment demands new leadership tactics.
Underpinned by the latest positive psychology and coaching theories, this Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship gives the next generation of business leaders the tools to drive high-performing teams.
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How this apprenticeship is delivered
Understanding the apprenticeship levy
How BPP will support you and your team
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Apprenticeship Overview
Immerse yourself in cutting-edge leadership theories. Based on the concept of ‘Leader as Coach’, our Senior Leader apprenticeship will enable you to become confident with core elements of leadership, including positive leadership, ethical leadership, strategic leadership, and curious leadership. You’ll also master key leadership skills, from authentic leadership and navigating change with resilience, to creating a positive leadership culture and empowering teams for success.
Put your vision into practice with the skills, knowledge, and behaviours you need to get results.
As part of this Senior Leader apprenticeships you’ll gain European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) accreditation and professional recognition with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) on completion of the programme.*
Who is the programme for?
Created for senior and executive level managers with at least three years’ experience in managerial role, this programme is ideal for:
Chief Officers
Executive Directors
Directors / Associate Directors
Heads of Departments
Where will the programme take you?
This apprenticeship will give you the tools to stand out as a senior leader and take the initiative to drive your organisation to success.
Once you’ve completed the programme, you can further your training with the final stage of the MSc Management awarded by BPP University.*
This includes a short preparatory programme designed to equip you with the necessary skills required for academic study.
*Subject to approval
Who's eligible?
Eligibility can vary depending on the requirements of the individual employer, but typically includes:
UK honours degree (or equivalent). Professional qualifications can be taken into account
A minimum of five GCSEs with grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English and maths
OR
Significant work experience
To apply for this programme you must be employed in a relevant role.
(*subject to approval)
Apprenticeship information
- Duration
- 22 months
- Start Dates
- October, November, February, April and August
- Application deadline
- 6 weeks before start date
- Study modes
- Face-to-face professional workshops and seminars, online performance coaching, and work-based projects.
- Cost
- 95% government funded for non-levy payers£14,000levy fundedFree for Learners
- Apprenticeship standard
- Senior Leader
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Frequently asked questions
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A Level 7 leader is an individual with executive or senior management responsibility. They will usually sit on the leadership team providing high level business direction.