Management Apprenticeships

Strategic Leader

Senior leader apprenticeship standard

With a wealth of experience in managing teams, projects and change, learners now wish to firm up their understanding of strategic management approaches, assess the risks and opportunities which could affect the business, and bolster their inspirational and visionary leadership toolkit with insight from academia and best practice from other senior leaders.

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Course overview

This course is designed for any individual moving into a senior or strategic management role. Responsibilities of a strategic leader with senior management responsibility, may include formal governance/director responsibilities. Responsibilities for setting strategy, direction and vision, for providing a clear sense of purpose and driving strategic intent.

Delivery

Blended model of work based evidence, assignments, training days and CPD through our fantastic learning platform - KBPro®

Qualification

  • Level 7 CMI Qualification
  • Higher Apprenticeship Certificate
  • Chartered Manager Fellow

Fees

  • £14,000 Using levy funds
  • £700 Non levy payers
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Course Description

What will you learn?

You will acquire all the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to complete this Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship through focussing on the following modules:

Being a leader in your business

Learning cycles - 4 4 months

You will examine who you are as a leader and create a structured plan to develop your skillset and evolve into a more effective leader.

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Leading people

Learning cycles - 3 4 months

You will investigate how to effectively lead and manage people, there will be particular focus on communication skills and effectively influencing others.

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Using data to inform on process and strategy

Learning cycles - 3 4 months

You will learn about successful governance through financial literacy and fruitful use of data.

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Leading successful change

Learning cycles - 3 3 months

You will learn how to lead change successfully. This will entail looking at the broader business landscape, as well as the competitive market you sit within.

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Included in Strategic Leader Apprenticeship

All of our courses include these key elements, ensuring every learner benefits from the best experience.

Chartered
Manager status

Get chartered with all our business, leadership and management apprenticeships, 96% use Chartered Manager as proof of effectively leading people & managing change.

1:1 Business
coaching

Tailored support, Coaching, advising and challenging you to reach your goals. Skills Coaches bring a wealth of knowledge to connect the course to your role and priorities, right now.

Applied
learning

A comprehensive introduction to key managerial roles and responsibilities, and develop the core skills and knowledge required for a successful career in management.

Unlimited
workshops

Sessions are available across a broad range of subjects, including: emotional intelligence, values based leadership, project scoping, delegating, time management and many more.

Leadership
in Action

Free access to our Leadership in action webinar series. Join inspiring leaders from around the world as they share their thoughts on some of the most important leadership topics of the day.

Accredited
qualifications

KnowledgeBrief is a Strategic Partner with the Chartered Management Institute and all learners receive a CMI certificate as part of their management apprenticeship course.

Business
Library

Our Business in brief library condenses the knowledge you need into easily understood formats. With over 500 of the most effective business techniques included with every course.

Off the job
learning

A comprehensive introduction to key managerial roles and responsibilities, and develop the core skills and knowledge required for a successful career in management.

NUS Apprentice
Card

NUS Apprentice Card is available for all KnowledgeBrief apprenticeship learners, it is an incredible discount card which can be used at hundreds of high street locations and popular online brands.

Best learner experience

Consistently rated as 9/10 for usability and helping learners complete their courses, our leadership learning platform makes completing your course easy.

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Unlock your potential

68% of managers have no formal management skills. Get the knowledge needed to unlock your potential and stand out from the crowd.

More confident

83% of learners feel more confident in their roles

More inspired

76% of learners report increased engagement and motivation

More qualified

Showcase your talent, gain a recognised and prized qualification

More effective

Grow as a leader if you take this course

Need to Know

Frequently Asked Questions.

Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute, Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship curriculum is designed to connect learning to personal and company goals through a blend of theoretical and applied activities.

You need:
  • To have the right to work in the UK
  • To have lived in the UK continuously for the past 3 years
  • At least a grade of 4/C GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English
  • To have not previously studied the course content
  • To not undertake any other qualification during your apprenticeship
  • To be able to apply your learning to your role

Once the programme is complete, you will be assessed through the End Point Assessment (EPA) by an independent, accredited

Strategic business proposal, presentation with questioning
A strategic proposal is agreed between the learner, their organisation and the End Point Assessment Organisation. This is completed over an agreed timeframe, of up to 12 weeks, and then presented to the assessors on the live assessment date. Assessors then probe into the proposal during a question and answer session. This can be delivered either online via video conferencing, or face to face.

Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
A discussion of the continuing professional development and portfolio completed during the programme. Evidence of this will have been submitted ahead of time.

The Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship is costed at £14,000

If your organisation pays the Apprenticeship Levy tax then the full programme costs can be paid via your Apprenticeship Levy funds.

If you do not pay the Apprenticeship Levy tax and would like to increase the leadership and management capabilities in your organisation, the Government will fund 95% of the programme cost with the organisation co-investing the remaining 5% (£700 or £39 per month).

If you do not pay the Apprenticeship Levy tax and would like to increase the leadership and
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CMI Strategic Provider
Accreditation

KnowledgeBrief is a Strategic Partner with the Chartered Management Institute

All Senior Leader course content is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute and all learners receive a KnowledgeBrief Certificate which includes CPD hours.

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Learner Experience

Superior learning experience with our KBPro® Leadership platform

Benefit from the best of current business school knowledge, endorsed by professional bodies in our Senior Leader Apprenticeships. Designed in formats to accelerate learning and focus on business application for immediate results in the workplace. Earn prestigious CMI qualifications, track and manage your course progress, and stretch yourself with access to cutting-edge research.

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Quality

KnowledgeBrief Excels in Ofsted Inspection

We are proud to announce the excellent results of our recent Ofsted inspection on our Senior Leader Apprenticeships, which has shed light on the powerful advantages of our distinctive approach.

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Testimonials

Trusted by over 200 organisations

2000+ people are already learning with KnowledgeBrief

"The Senior Leader apprenticeship has benefited the organisation through an improvement in the breadth of leadership skills, policies, procedures, and strategic effectiveness. I believe our partnership with KnowledgeBrief will strengthen our organisation, and I will be encouraging other staff to participate in the apprenticeship."

Steven Hill

CEO

Coventry and Warwickshire Mind

"As the line manager of a senior team member enrolled in the Senior Leader apprenticeship, I've witnessed firsthand how the functions, skills, study elements, and learning have enhanced the knowledge of the individual. "

Steven Hill

CEO

ManpowerGroup

"KnowledgeBrief are best in class for their Leadership and Management training, highly professional and extremely knowledgeable coaches"

Shelly Larsen-McHugh

Early in Careers Programme Manager

Wiltshire Council

"My Apprenticeship through Wiltshire Council with KnowledgeBrief has enabled me to have a wider understanding of management principles. The guidance given was invaluable to enable me to obtain my chartered management qualification with Distinction."

Diane Ware CMgr MCMI, I.Eng FIHE

Principal Technical Officer (highways)

JPI Media

"I recommend anyone who is in a management or leadership role to take the course. It’s both challenging and rewarding and can only augment your existing knowledge and skills. You will grow as a leader if you take this course."

Wesley Maguire

Agile IT Director

Wiltshire Council

"The Professional Learning Advisors who are our learners’ main point of contact are delightful, always happy to help, engaging and provide the right level of support and advice to ensure their success."

Wali Rahman

Organisational Development Officer

CLIC Sargent

"The course has been fantastic and with the knowledge and frameworks you learn and can directly apply in your day job, you will become better at what you do."

Emily Moor

Philanthropy Manager

Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

"This is the best level 7 content for business we have seen"

Chartered Management Institute Director

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