About this course
The Senior Leader Apprenticeship is ideally suited for middle and senior level leaders moving into a more senior or strategic manager role. This can include a mix of management roles such as Senior Managers, General Managers, Section and Department Leaders, Executives, Directors, Partners, COO’s, CFO’s, CEO’s and CIO roles.
This qualification is suited for leaders who are:
- Motivated to apply new skills and behaviours to increase their organisational impact and work related improvements.
- Have a desire to develop their leadership skills and behaviours to make an impact on their organisation and personal goals.
- Would like to achieve a certified qualification.
Our courses are accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) and you can build on your own development by selecting the individual units that support your needs.
This apprenticeship aligns with the following professional recognition: Chartered Management Institute for Chartered Manager (Mgr MCMI) or Chartered Fellow (Mgr FCMI) individual member grade and The Institute of Leadership for Management for Fellow member grade (FIoL).
During your qualification you will also receive complimentary access to The Institute of Leadership’s studying membership with access to research, knowledge as well as professional membership.
Duration: 18 months training plus 5 months for the end point assessment.
Recent reviews
Over all good, found the registration and all the services provided very confusing and at times not getting timely correspondence is not very helpful.
Jane is engaging, but does not read from slides which is handy as you feel like you are learning. The use of examples from real life and learners jobs helps make the theory stick and the quizzes at the end to reinforce knowledge is excellent.
Completing the Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship has been a challenging, rewarding, and transformative experience. The programme has significantly enhanced my knowledge, confidence, and capability as a senior leader and has provided me with valuable opportunities to apply academic theory directly to my professional practice. Throughout the programme, I have developed a deeper understanding of strategic leadership, organisational culture, change management, financial management, stakeholder engagement, governance, and ethical leadership. Importantly, the programme has encouraged me to critically reflect on my own leadership style and consider how my decisions and actions impact staff, service users, stakeholders, and the wider organisation. One of the most valuable aspects of the apprenticeship has been the opportunity to apply learning to real-life organisational challenges. This has strengthened my ability to analyse complex situations, make evidence-based decisions, manage change effectively, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. It has also reinforced the importance of values-based leadership, particularly within health and social care, where the quality of leadership directly influences the quality and safety of services. I am particularly grateful for the consistent support, guidance, and constructive feedback provided by my personal tutor and other tutors throughout the programme. Their encouragement and willingness to challenge my thinking helped me develop academically and professionally and gave me the confidence to strive for a high standard. Achieving a Distinction is a significant personal and professional achievement, and I recognise the contribution that the support I received made to this success. Overall, the apprenticeship has strengthened my leadership capability and has given me greater confidence to lead strategically, influence others, manage risk, and drive sustainable improvement. I am proud of what I have achieved and intend to continue applying the knowledge, skills, and behaviours developed throughout the programme to make a positive and lasting contribution to my organisation, colleagues, and the people we support. I would highly recommend the Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship to experienced professionals who are committed to developing their leadership capability and making a meaningful impact within their organisations.