The Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship is delivered as a work-based route towards developing professionally competent project managers. It is aligned with the Level 4 apprenticeship standard and incorporates structured learning, practical application, and professional development.

The Apprenticeship includes:

• Learning within the workplace
• A structured introduction to Project Management principles and practices.
• Development of new Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours (KSBs) across key project domains including planning, governance, stakeholder engagement, risk, quality and procurement.

Apprentices completing this programme will receive:

• CMI Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship – Level 4
• Ability to apply for professional accreditation through relevant industry bodies.

The Programme is suitable for project officers, junior project managers, team leaders, or individuals moving into project management roles.  Responsiblities may include:

• Planning and managing projects.
• Engaging and managing stakeholders.
• Monitoring budgets and schedules.
• Managing risk and quality.
• Supporting governance and reporting.
• Ability to apply for professional accreditation through relevant industry bodies.

Delivery:

The UCQ Associate Project Manager apprenticeship is delivered and assessed using a hybrid model which includes live Teams webinars, academic assignments, projects, case studies, reports, work-product evidence, presentations, self-directed study, and interactive groupwork activities. The majority of activities focus on the apprentice’s role and offer immediate benefit to the organisation.

Benefits to the employer organisation:

The Associate Project Management apprenticeship is delivered and assessed using a range of methods and activities using a hybrid model which includes live Teams webinar, academic assignments, projects, case studies, reports, work-product evidence, presentations, self-directed study, and interactive groupwork activities. The majority of activities focus on the role of an associate project manager and offer an immediate benefit to the organisation.

The UCQ Associate Project Manager apprenticeship at a glance

Awards: CMI Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship

Duration: 14 months including end point assessment (based on employment of at least 30 hours per week).

Starts: Multi-employer cohorts; programmes start throughout the year.

Suitable for: Current, new and aspiring project managers.

Costs: Payable by the employer through the apprenticeship levy or co-funded (5%).  There are no further costs required for resources, teaching, assessing.  You will need access to ICT to undertake your studies.

Entry requirements: Working in an appropriate role, 16+, Entry/Level 1 maths/English.

“Off the job” element: Live lectures (via Teams) plus activities including, assignments, case studies, reflection, work-product evidence, tutorials, group activities, workshops.

Support for students: UCQ mentor for duration of the programme.

Support for employers: UCQ account manager for the duration of programme with practical experience of business management and leadership

Eligibility: Individuals holding existing qualifications may join, providing they are not business and management related.

Assessment: There are no exams, successful completion of the UCQ Associate Project Manager apprenticeship is entirely based upon the following assessments:

• Knowledge – assignments
• Skills and Behaviours – Self-reflection, peer and line manager reviews, witness testimonies, assessor observations, work-product evidence
• End-point assessment

If you have any questions you would like to ask about the Associate Project Manager apprenticeship you can contact UCQ by emailing apprentices@ucq.ac.uk