The People & Projects Leadership Programme combines the Level 4 Associate Project Manager apprenticeship with the Level 4 CMI Certificate in Management & Leadership, creating a broader development pathway for professionals who need to lead both projects and people.
This programme provides a comprehensive understanding of how to prepare, plan, initiate, monitor, and successfully complete projects while adhering to legal, ethical, and organisational standards. Alongside this, learners build stronger leadership and management capability to support team performance, communication, decision-making, and operational effectiveness.
Apprentices will develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to coordinate resources effectively, manage stakeholders with confidence, and contribute to high- performing teams. By combining project delivery capability with practical leadership development, this programme supports individuals to become confident professionals who can drive change and deliver impact across their organisation.
This course is suitable for current or aspiring project professionals or team leaders that want to undertake our People & Projects Leadership programme. This course will provide you with the theoretical and practical knowledge to construct a well-managed project. Before starting, you’ll complete a skill scan to assess your current knowledge and ensure this apprenticeship is the right fit for you. You must also:
- Be aged 16 or over
- Not be in full-time education
- Live in the UK or EEA, and have been continuously for the past 3 years
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Have a relevant job role where the learning can be applied
- Final entry criteria may vary depending on the employer’s discretion
Knowledge Areas
- Project governance
- Stakeholder management
- Project communication and leadership
- Budgeting and cost control
- Risk and issue management
- Contract management and procurement
- Safeguarding principles
- Principles of management and leadership
- Leading teams and individuals
- Managing performance and accountability
- Operational planning and decision-making
- Change leadership and continuous improvement
Skills Development
- Project structure and governance
- Communication and team leadership
- Project planning and scheduling
- Resource management
- Quality management
- Procurement and risk management
- Leading teams to achieve objectives
- Managing workloads and priorities
- Supporting collaboration and performance
- Applying leadership approaches in the workplace
- Making informed decisions and solving problems effectively
Core Behaviours
- Integrity, ethics, compliance, and professionalism
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Effective and appropriate communication
- Drive for results
- Leadership
- Stakeholder management
- Accountability
- Adaptability and resilience
- Commitment to continuous improvement
The People and Projects Leadership programme includes the CMI Level 4 certificate.Â
• Unit 4001V1: Managerial Styles and Behaviours
• Unit 5006V1: Management and Leadership Influencing Skills
Build project and leadership capability
Learners work on live organisational challenges, delivering measurable improvements in sustainability, efficiency, and performance.
Strengthen organisational impact
Professionals with both project and leadership skills can improve planning, coordination,
decision-making, and delivery across teams and departments.
Broader professional development
By combining project management with management and leadership learning, this
programme supports progression into wider responsibility and more senior roles.
Recognised qualifications
Learners work towards a nationally recognised apprenticeship alongside a Level 4 CMI Certificate in Management & Leadership, enhancing credibility and career opportunities.
Cost-effective workforce development
Employers can use apprenticeship funding to build project capability while also developing leadership strength within their teams.
Upon successful completion, learners can go on to enrol onto our Level 6 Project Management Degree Apprenticeship.Â
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Delivery Method
The training follows a blended learning model, delivered primarily on-the-job during working hours. A structured learning and assessment plan ensures progress is regularly evaluated throughout the course.
This includes
- Monthly 1-to-1 meetings (approx. 2 hours) with a GLP Trainer, either face-to-face or virtually
- Online learning modules and group sessions
- Building an electronic portfolio of work-based evidence
- Maths and English Functional Skills (if necessary). Please click here to learn more.
- Around 6 hours per week dedicated to apprenticeship activities
- Final assessment by an external examiner, comprising a resourcing project assignment and a professional discussion to complete the qualification
Assessment
The apprenticeship assessment consists of two key components:
providing an opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and experience developed throughout the programme.
Learners take part in a professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence, allowing them to demonstrate their competence, development, and application of learning in the workplace.
The combined outcome of these assessment methods determines the final apprenticeship grade.Â
How to Get Started
Whether you’re an employer seeking to upskill your team or an individual candidate, simply click ‘Enquire Now’ and complete the short form. A member of the GLP Training team will be in touch shortly to provide you with more information and guide you through the next steps.