Undergraduate: Certificate of Higher Education in Project Management Associate Project Manager
Introduction
Develop the full range of knowledge, skills and behaviours to contribute to the successful delivery of a project, working in any sector. Study for a Certificate of Higher Education in Project Management while you work, with no tuition fees.
Course highlights
- A work-based approach allows you to deliver impact in the workplace as you learn.
- Work-based assignments will enable you to demonstrate applied knowledge and skills in the context of your role, organisation, and sector.
- On successful completion you’ll be able to apply for professional recognition with the Association for Project Management for Associate Membership.
As an apprentice working in the industry, you will be in a unique position to put theory into practice on a regular basis. The Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship is ideally suited to those in the role of Assistant Project Manager, Junior Project Manager, or Project Support and will help to develop the knowledge and skills to contribute to the successful delivery of a project, in any sector, ensuring its scope and benefits are achieved as planned. As part of this, you will identify, resource, schedule and monitor activities that need to happen in a certain sequence and timescale.
Key facts
An apprenticeship is a job with training, combining practical experience with academic learning.
At least 20% of your contracted working hours will be classed as 'off-the-job'. This time will be dedicated to developing the knowledge and skills needed to meet the requirements of the apprenticeship and therefore are not part of your usual work duties.
The course is delivered over 16 months through a mixture of face-to-face workshops at our Cambridge or Chelmsford campus, with on-the-job practical learning, and supported by additional online resources. The End Point Assessment could take up to a further five months.
Assessment
You will be assessed at the end of each module you undertake (on-programme assessments) which will contribute towards the final award of your qualification.
You will also undertake an End Point Assessment (EPA) within the last 5 months on programme to complete your apprenticeship.
The EPA for this apprenticeship is independently assessed and takes place when all on-programme assessments have been successfully passed.
Additional qualification and benefits
APM membership
This apprenticeship aligns with the Association for Project Management for Associate membership.
Careers
The Associate Project Manager apprenticeship is ideal for you if you are looking to start a career in project management or are already in a suitable job role and want to gain the professional qualification that proves your competency and progress your career. It will open opportunities in job roles such as Assistant Project Manager, Junior Product Manager, and Project Support. Equipping your with academic knowledge and skills of project management, in a work-based context that you can relate back to your organisation.
Entry requirements
In addition to the person specifications that have been set out by your employer, these are the entry requirements for the course.
- Employment in a suitable role on a permanent contract exceeding 30 hours per week
- Employer support to undertake this course, with a confirmed, assigned mentor
- Confirmed eligibility to be funded as an apprentice as set out within the ESFA’s Funding Rules
- A completed Initial Needs Assessment Form
- Evidence of Level 2 qualifications e.g. GCSEs in 4 subjects including English at Grade C/4 and Maths at Grade B/5 and or above, Functional Skills, or ESFA-approved equivalents
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