Project Manager
Developing leaders of change.
Our Project Management Degree Apprenticeship is designed with employers and individuals in mind. It combines theory with practical, hands-on learning in the workplace.
Apprentices gain essential project management skills, knowledge, and behaviours. This training prepares them to become qualified project managers. They will also be eligible for full membership in the Association of Project Managers.
For employers, this apprenticeship is a cost-effective way to build strong project leadership. You can use the Levy to fully or partially fund your company's development initiatives.
Work with ARU to make your projects successful with skilled and dedicated people.
Why apprenticeships at ARU?
We’ll help you reap the benefits of talent acquisition through apprenticeships.
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Develop existing staff or emerging talent into qualified project managers
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Instil your organisation’s business culture and working style from an early stage
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Work-based approach delivers impact as your apprentice progresses
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Your apprentice will understand key project management concepts and practices
of employers say apprenticeships good return on investment.
Source ARU degree apprenticeships impact report
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Employer partners Joe, Dan, Emma and Tim explain why ARU apprenticeships work so well for their organisations, and highlight the benefits for SMEs and larger businesses.
We’ll help you progress your career to become a confident and competent project leader.
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Understand key project management concepts and practices
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A work-based approach delivers impact in the workplace as you learn.
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Work-based assignments demonstrate your knowledge and skills in your role
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You’ll gain an additional UK and internationally recognised award from the APM
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Study for a BSc degree, with no tuition fees
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Learn from experts in project delivery and the business environment
of alumni would recommend apprenticeships to their peers.
Source: ARU degree apprenticeships impact report
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Let our amazing apprentices inspire you! Kerry, Grace, Izabela, Ben, Rachel and Fleur explain what they love about doing an apprenticeship with ARU.
Talent development
Capita have long yearned for a programme that provides progression following on from other Project Management qualifications. With this partnership the benefits and longevity of professional development within the Project Management sector will not only benefit the individual, but also our overall offering within our internal divisions.
Recruitment support for employers
Our dedicated apprenticeship team is on hand to help you attract the best candidates for your organisation. We can help with:
- crafting job advertisements
- promoting your vacancy to our quality candidate mailing lists
- adding your vacancy to the National Apprenticeship Service
- sharing opportunities across our social media channels.
Our consultants can also help you to assess candidates' suitability.
See how we helped Cambridge University Press recruit for their brand new degree apprenticeship.
My degree apprenticeship will set me up with skills for life. My day-to-day job is supplemented by the theory I'm learning on my course. I’ve really noticed how far I've come.
Programme content
APM membership
Our programme has been aligned to the APM Project Management Qualification. Furthermore, your apprentice will become a full APM member when they complete.
APM membership
Our programme aligns with the APM Project Management Qualification. So, when you finish the apprenticeship, you will earn an extra UK and internationally recognised award from the APM.
While studying, you will become a student member of the Association for Project Management. You will gain full membership upon completion. This gives you access to the association’s vast resources and networking opportunities.
Entry requirements
Employers set out the person specifications for the role, but apprentices will need to meet our entry requirements to be accepted onto this course.
- Maths and English Level 2 qualifications.*
- Evidence of Level 3 qualifications, eg 3 A Levels at grade C or above, BTEC (or equivalent).**
- a completed Skills Scan and Initial Assessment discussion, post interview.
*All applicants must meet the eligibility criteria outlined by the DfE Apprenticeship Funding Rules applicable at the start of the course. If you have any questions about these entry requirements, please contact [email protected]
**We will also consider applicants with non-standard qualifications provided you have a significant amount of relevant experience, are well-supported by your employer, and demonstrate the ability to manage university-level study.
Fees and funding
Degree apprenticeships are a smart investment. You can reinvest Levy funds to cover the cost of an apprenticeship or receive funding support from the Government.
If you operate in England and your annual payroll is over £3m, you pay a levy of 0.5% of your payroll into a levy account.
Apprenticeships are paid for by your employer. You won’t pay any tuition fees on this course.
Our team of experts is here to help form your organisation’s apprenticeship offering and guide you through the process.
Speak to your employer about this course and how it could be beneficial for your development.
Our expert consultants can meet with you and your employer to make setting up simple and straightforward.
To start an apprenticeship, you need to be in a suitable role and have the support of your employer.