Management Apprenticeships

People and Culture Professional

Senior people professional apprenticeship standard

The senior people professional apprenticeship equips learners to lead strategic people practices, drive organisational success and deliver impactful change. With opportunities to specialise in HR, Learning and Development or Organisation Development, learners will develop expertise in workforce planning, stakeholder collaboration and shaping organisational culture to achieve long-term goals.

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Course overview

The Senior People Professional Apprenticeship is designed for experienced leaders responsible for driving strategic people practices across organisations of any size and sector. Learners will shape workforce planning, manage stakeholder engagement and lead change initiatives to align people strategies with long-term organisational goals.

Delivery

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

Qualification

  • Level 7 Senior People Professional Certificate
  • CIPD for Chartered Member

Fees

  • £19,000 Using levy funds
  • £950 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 People Professional Apprenticeship through focussing on the following modules:

Holistic People Practice, Strategy and Culture

Learning cycles - 3
3 months

You will develop strategic people management skills to drive organisational success. You will learn to design and implement people approaches aligned with strategy, culture and values, while shaping organisational culture through targeted interventions that foster desired behaviours, and ethical standards. This section also includes analysing the employee lifecycle to ensure compliance with regulations.

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Leading People Plans and Resources

Learning cycles - 4
3 months

You will deepen your expertise in budget management using analytical tools to make informed data-driven decisions. You will develop proficiency in strategic workforce planning focusing on talent management, succession planning and effective resource allocation. This section explores the transformative role of technology in people practices. You will gain insights into the impact of technological advancements on strategic people practices.

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Leading Change & Professional Influence

Learning cycles - 3
3 months

You will explore leading change initiatives and apply key change management methodologies to drive organisational transformation. You will focus on embedding diversity and inclusion into practices, ensuring these values inform decision-making. This section enhances stakeholder management skills, influencing senior leadership using consulting tools, and designing coaching and mentoring programmes.

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Specialist Pathway

Choose your preference

Three specialist pathways are available to complete your learning journey.

Human Resources

Learning cycles - 4
4 months

You will tackle complex HR challenges by implementing wellbeing and engagement initiatives, developing remuneration strategies and assessing performance management approaches. These efforts will align with organisational needs while promoting inclusivity and diversity. Additionally, you will apply legislation and case law to evaluate their impact on HR practices, shaping employee relations strategy, policy and practice through strategic and ethical decision-making.

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Learning and Development

Learning cycles - 3
4 months

You will focus on designing and implementing learning and development strategies that align with your organisation's goals. You will create tailored plans grounded in proven learning design principles and use data analytics to evaluate their impact. Additionally, you will master advanced facilitation techniques to embed a culture of continuous learning and improvement, ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion are central to all learning and development practices driving meaningful and sustainable outcomes.

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Organisational Development

Learning cycles - 3
4 months

You will focus on implementing organisational development models and applying key principles to drive cultural change. You will lead organisational redesign initiatives to restructure roles, enhance workflows and optimise processes. Additionally, you will explore system thinking to evaluate and improve organisational design. Throughout, you will maintain a strategic and commercial mindset, ensuring all changes deliver measurable value, align with long-term goals and drive meaningful, sustainable transformation.

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Included in People Professional Apprenticeship

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

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.

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Unlock your potential

This programme fully meets the knowledge, skills and behaviours outlined by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education to meet the Senior People Professional specification.

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.

Level 7 Senior People Professional Apprenticeship curriculum is designed for experienced leaders responsible for driving strategic people practices across organisations of any size and sector.

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

The programme concludes with an End Point Assessment which is run by an independent End Point Assessment Organisation. It involves two methods of assessment, which can be delivered in any order:

1) Professional discussion underpinned by portfolio

  • 120 minutes discussion with an independent assessor with reference to the portfolio of evidence.
  • Minimum of 10 competency-based questions

2) Written project proposal with presentation

  • 7,000-word project proposal agreed with the employer and End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO)
  • 20 minute presentation of report
  • 40 minute Q&A with a minimum of 8 questions

The Level 7 senior people professional apprenticeship standard is costed at £19,000. 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% (350 or 25 per month).
Learner Experience

Superior learning experience with our KBPro® Leadership platform

Benefit from the best of current business school knowledge, endorsed by professional bodies on our Senior People Professional Apprenticeship. Designed in formats to accelerate learning and focus on business application for immediate results in the workplace. Track and manage your course progress, and stretch yourself with access to cutting-edge research.


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