The University of Huddersfield is offering a final opportunity for business leaders to join its Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship programme. Due to upcoming changes in government funding, this will be the last intake for the course, which begins later this year.
The apprenticeship is aimed at current or aspiring senior leaders seeking to enhance their business strategy and management skills. The 19-month programme is designed to fit alongside work commitments, with participants attending Huddersfield Business School for two days each month over the first 13 months. The course offers three core modules: Operational Systems, Processes and Decision Making, Strategy and Innovation, and Responsible Leadership and People Engagement.
Participants are required to apply what they learn in real-world scenarios within their organisations, and the course culminates in a 10-week project based on a relevant organisational challenge. Upon completion, participants receive a Postgraduate Diploma in Management and gain Chartered Manager status through the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
For those wishing to pursue further study, there is an option to enrol in an additional top-up module, leading to a master’s qualification. This can be completed mostly online and takes around seven to eight months.
The apprenticeship provides a collaborative environment where employers are actively involved in the learner’s development. The final cohort starts on 4 November 2025, and those interested are encouraged to submit their expressions of interest before the deadline.
