Associate Project Manager Level 4

The projects managed by an Associate Project Manager can be large or small and are defined/delivered within different contexts and complexities, across diverse industry sectors.

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, working together as part of a multi-disciplinary project team.

Qualification

On successful completion, apprentices will achieve a Level 4 Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship provides eligibility for student membership of the Association for Project Management (APM) as the first step of professional membership.

Apprenticeship details

The Associate Project Management Level 4 Apprenticeship equips apprentices with the core skills, knowledge, and behaviours required for a career within a range of business types.

What it covers:

Key Knowledge

• Project governance and organisational alignment
• Business case development and benefits management
• Stakeholder engagement and communication techniques
• Project planning, scheduling and resource management
• Budgeting, cost control and earned value management
• Risk and issue management
• Quality assurance, procurement and compliance
• Sustainability, ethics and legislation

Core Skills

• Monitor and report project performance
• Manage stakeholders and adapt communication
• Negotiate and resolve conflict
• Apply change control and configuration management
• Prepare and maintain schedules and resource plans
• Analyse budgets and manage risks
• Use digital tools for collaboration and reporting

Behaviours

• Flexible and adaptable
• Collaborative and relationship-focused
• Accountable and professional
• Ethical, confidential and inclusive
• Committed to continuous development

Delivery 

This is a work-based learning programme which is supported by:

• Virtual one-to-one tutorials 
• Completion of written narratives
• Industry and teaching/coaching experts 
• Continuous reflective professional discussions 
• Tutor-led online group workshops 

Entry requirements 

The entry requirement for this apprenticeship will be decided by each employer however, apprentices must have a minimum of 5 GCSE's grade 4/C or above or level 2 equivalent including maths and English.

Functional Skills is no longer a mandated requirement for apprentices aged 19 or above. However, some programmes may have minimum entry level requirements for English and maths due to the nature of the programme. Apprentices who wish to opt out of Functional Skills must have approval from their employer.

Progression

On successful completion, apprentices can progress onto higher-level apprenticeships or develop their career within Project Management.