Associate Project Manager Level 4
Attract great talent, upskill your teams and plan for your future
Suitable for both new and existing employees
Who is the Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship for?
Projects can be defined and delivered within different contexts, across diverse industry sectors. They can be large or small. Every project needs to be managed to ensure its success, An associate project manager knows what needs to be achieved, how it will be achieved, how long it will take and how much it will cost, and works with the project team to achieve the required outcomes. Associate project managers need good planning, organisation, leadership, management and communication skills. An associate project manager utilises resources with suitable skills, qualifications, experience and knowledge to work together in a motivated and integrated team, with clearly defined reporting lines, roles, responsibilities and authorities.
Study Mode
Online with tutor led sessions
Blended learning with online and face to face sessions and support (at the employers premises)
There is an End Point Assessment for this Apprenticeship - This is when the Apprentice will demonstrate they have learnt the required knowledge, skills and behaviours.
Typical job roles
Dependent upon the size of the organisations and the complexity of projects, associate project managers’ job titles will vary, but typically they can include: Assistant Project Manager, Junior Project Manager, Project Team Leader. Some organisations use ‘Project Manager’ as a generic job title.
Duration
18 Months (depending on experience)
Start Date
Any time
Qualifications to be awarded
APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ)
Functional Skills (if required)
Professional recognition
During their apprenticeship, apprentices can become student members of the Association for Project Management (APM).
On completing their apprenticeship, apprentices will qualify for associate membership of the APM.
What skills and behaviours will be developed?
Project governance
Stakeholder and communications management
Budgeting and cost control
Business case
Scope management
Consolidated planning
Schedule management
Risk, and issue management
Contract management and procurement
Quality management
Resource management
Collaboration and team work
Leadership
Effective and appropriate communication
Drive for results
Integrity, ethics, compliance and professionalism
What knowledge will be learnt?
Project governance
Project stakeholder management
Project communication
Project leadership
Consolidated planning.
Budgeting and cost control
Business case and benefits management
Project scope
Project schedule
Resource management
Project risk and issue management.
Contract management and procurement
Project quality
Project context
Progression Opportunities
Progression into senior project management, Level 6 Project Manager (degree) and other senior manager roles.
How much does the Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship cost?
This programme costs £6,000 and is covered through a companies Apprenticeship Levy. If an employer does not pay into the levy they will only pay £300 if they have more than 50 employees or if the apprentice is aged 19+. Employers with less than 50 staff receive full funding if the apprentice is aged 16-18.