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BSc (Hons)
Project Manager
Degree apprenticeship
Distance learning
Our Project Manager degree apprenticeship will equip your team members with the skills to deliver complex projects from start to finish. They’ll learn to influence stakeholders, lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage change and help your organisation achieve its objectives.
Key information
Apprenticeship standard
Project Manager (ST0411)
Full-time or part-time
46 weeks per year (typically one day a week off-the-job)
Start date
January, April or October
Course length
36-39 months
Degree
BSc (Hons) Project Manager
Location
Distance learning
Up to 1 week of in-person learning per year in London.
End-point assessment
Integrated
Why choose this degree apprenticeship programme?
With our Project Manager degree apprenticeship, your team members will cover every aspect of project management, from developing a business case to effective change management, contracting and procurement, and controlling for time, cost and quality. They will develop an understanding of the latest digital technologies shaping the field, gain experience with real-world scenarios, and study for the APM’s Project Management Qualification at no extra cost.
Who is this apprenticeship for?
This programme is designed to be integrated with full-time work, offering an efficient route to degree qualification and professional registration. It’s suitable for new hires in project management roles, or experienced professionals seeking to develop their knowledge and skills and gain a formal qualification.
Programme overview
What apprentices will study
Your apprentices will cover topics such as business theory, leadership, project management and communication skills, with their study complemented by hands-on learning in your workplace. They’ll be assessed on a range of activities in line with the responsibilities that would typically be expected of project managers. Your team members will also study for the Project Management Qualification (PMQ) awarded by the Association for Project Management (APM), the chartered body for project management professionals, gaining eligibility to become full APM members on completion—adding valuable professional credentials to your organization.
By the end of the programme apprentices will be able to:
- Establish appropriate governance frameworks for different types of project, and construct a business case to demonstrate a project’s expected value.
- Understand the role of projects within small and large businesses across a range of sectors, as well as the challenges and opportunities they present.
- Develop robust business plans in line with organisational objectives, and understand the need to revisit plans at key project milestones.
- Identify a project’s stakeholders, and communicate effectively to build support and ensure the project’s success.
- Prepare your organisation for change, and support teams and individuals through the process of change.
- Develop and manage projects, including schedule management, dealing with change, and controlling for time, cost and quality.
Courses
Summary
The courses outlined below are indicative of those planned for learners starting their apprenticeships in the 2025-26 academic year. Courses are subject to change in line with industry needs and apprenticeship requirements.
In addition to the courses below, at the beginning of each new academic year there is a Virtual Induction week where apprentices are expected to be available full-time for off- the-job learning.
The learning experience
Our degree apprenticeship programmes offer:
- Innovative, self-paced learning that blends interactive case studies, quizzes, and games
- Structured workplace activities so your employees can apply their learning in the real world
- Online seminars
- In-person bootcamps
- 1:1 sessions with our academic experts
- Access to industry-leading tools, technology and methods
We pride ourselves on our ability to offer personal attention. Apprentices will have access to:
- A dedicated Success Manager Team, who’ll support apprentices and their line managers from day one through to graduation.
- Subject-specialist course leaders to help learners achieve their full potential.
- Opportunities to learn from peers in different industries and organisations, including social learning activities and small group seminars.
- Options to tailor learning to their workplace, including closed cohorts, guest speakers, industry-specific case studies and bespoke modules.
Entry requirements
Standard offer
To study for a degree apprenticeship with us, you must be employed in a suitable role with responsibilities aligned to the Project Manager apprenticeship standard.
We set entrance requirements for our apprenticeships in partnership with employers on a case-by-case basis. Typically, apprentices will need to have:
- Three A-levels (or equivalent) at BBB or above (Business, Economic or STEM subjects are desirable, but not essential)
- GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C or above
We’ll also consider prior learning and skills developed in the workplace if you don’t have the traditional qualifications listed above. If this is the case, you should follow our Recognition of prior learning and credit transfer policy.
Qualifying for apprenticeship funding
To be eligible for funding, apprentices must fulfill the following requirements and provide all necessary documentation and evidence before their application can be processed and considered for approval.
To be eligible for funding, apprentices must:
- Meet the government’s residency requirements – this usually means applicants must have been living in the UK for the past three years.
- Have left full-time education before the apprenticeship start date.
- Be able to complete their apprenticeship, including the end-point assessment, within applicable time constraints (for example, a visa or fixed-term contract.)
- Be at least 16 years old.
Workforce development
Building capacity across your organisation
Developed with leading employers, the Project Manager degree apprenticeship equips professionals with the skills to stay ahead in their industry and help your organisation succeed. Apprentices will gain:
- Core skills in managing people, time, resources, and output
- Support to take on new responsibilities, developing their career and bolstering employee retention
- 1:1 support to help set and reach the goals that matter most in their role
- Critical thinking skills
- Collaborative skills essential for organisational success
What roles is this apprenticeship relevant for?
You’ll find Project Managers across the public, private and third sectors in a diverse range of industries. Project Managers are increasingly recruited to improve workplace processes or support change management, so the ability to manage interdisciplinary teams within different organisational structures is a key skill.
This apprenticeship is relevant for people who are employed in various sectors including:
- Charitable and not-for-profit
- Commercial and contract management
- Banking
- Insurance
- Government
- Healthcare
- Retail and transport
- Business and administration
Support for Apprentices
We work closely with our apprentices and employers to ensure you’re fully supported from day one of your journey with us. Apprentices will receive:
- Personalised guidance from a dedicated Success Manager Team
- Regular review meetings
- 1:1 bookable office hours with their course leads
- Additional learning support provided by our Student Support Team, complemented by access to external services where helpful
Support for Employers
Line managers and employers also benefit from:
- Regular manager forums
- Training and induction sessions
- Comprehensive reporting to help your apprenticeship scheme stay on track
Register your interest
Does your organisation have skills gaps to fill? Connect with our expert team to see how apprenticeships could be your solution.
Frequently asked questions
The information here is for organisations employing apprentices. If you’re interested in an apprenticeship, but not yet in a suitable role, you’ll need to apply directly to an employer. Vacancies with our employer partners are usually advertised on the government’s Find an Apprenticeship service or on company websites. For a head start, you can check out our application tips.
If you’re an employer or manager looking to upskill a member of your team (or an individual already employed in a relevant role), you can register your interest by booking a consultation call with our business development team. They’ll guide you through the process and help you determine the best approach for your organisation.
If the prospective apprentice is employed in a suitable role, they can join the next cohort that works for you. We have regular intakes in October, January and April. Applications typically close 4 weeks before each start date, so register your interest early to ensure enough time to get your employee onboarded.
No – apprentices can schedule most of their studies around work commitments. Some activities like exams and in-person bootcamps have fixed dates, which we’ll share in the programme timetable before you start.
As part of our application process, we undertake an initial assessment process with prospective apprentices to identify if our programme is sufficiently aligned to the employee’s role. We’ll work closely with apprentices and their line managers to make sure your learning is relevant, and that there are plenty of opportunities to apply new skills. This will include structured workplace activities to support your progress, and regular check-ins between our Success Managers and apprentices’ line managers.
All our programmes are designed to be accessible from the start. Our Student Support Team will provide apprentices with personalised support, where applicable, and we can also arrange Clear Links support workers or tailored learning support plans to help learners reach their full potential. If you would like to discuss a particular learning need for one of your employees in more detail, please book a call with our apprenticeship team.
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