About the course

Associate Project Manager contribute to the successful delivery of a project, ensuring its scope and benefits are achieved as planned. They do this primarily by identifying, resourcing, scheduling, and monitoring the activities that need to happen in a certain sequence and timescale. They monitor the project objectives and milestones and adjust plans in accordance with evolving circumstances. 

You will develop knowledge, skills and behaviours in the following areas:

• Project Lifecycle
• Communication and stakeholder management
• Resource planning
• Quality Management systems
• Risk management and mitigation
• Legislation and governance
• Documentation and presenting information 
• Budget forecasting and monitoring
• Data analysis
• Performance monitoring and key performance indicators

Throughout your time on-programme, you will work towards evidencing your knowledge, skills and behaviours within a showcase portfolio which will be independently assessed by an assessor from NCFE.

Start Date/s

01/08/2025

Entry Requirements

You will have a full Level 3 qualification and Maths and English at grade 4 and above. 

Assessment

You will be assessed during your on programme period through production of portfolio evidence demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the knowledge, skills and behaviours in the apprenticeship standard. Final grade awarding is granted on successful completion of the  end point assessment consisting of: 

• Written project report with presentation and questioning
• Professional discussion underpinned by a showcase portfolio of evidence. 

Careers & Progression

On successful completion you could progress onto the Level 6 Chartered Manager degree apprenticeship or a recognised Project Management qualification. Additionally leadership and management qualifications are genuine progression pathways.