This 20-month Level 5 apprenticeship programme has been developed as a building block to achieving greater diversity in leadership at senior level.
The programme aims to build a more diverse senior leadership pipeline by supporting current managers and aspiring middle managers from Global Majority backgrounds to become modern, empowering, confident leaders.
Course Overview
What you will learn
The programme is built around leadership development, strategic thinking, and people management. You’ll learn how to effectively lead diverse teams, create an inclusive workplace culture, and develop the confidence to navigate leadership challenges with resilience.
You’ll gain hands-on experience in project and financial management, learning how to align business strategy with team performance. The course will also focus on advanced communication skills, negotiation techniques, and handling difficult conversations with confidence. Throughout the programme, you’ll receive coaching and mentorship tailored to your personal leadership journey, helping you develop a leadership style that is authentic and effective.
The Level 5 programme needs to be completed within 24 months, requiring a commitment of 450 hours learning in work time (6 hours per week).
This includes at least 12 in-person training days, plus online mutual support sessions and 1-1 coaching/review meetings. Learning at work means using methods covered in the course, such as working on a project, coaching colleagues, giving presentations, facilitating meetings, as well as relevant reading, TED talks and workshops.
The Level 3 programme needs to be completed within 14 months, requiring a commitment of 6 hours a week learning (in work time) for 12 months.
Duration
20 months
Level
Level 5
Location
Online| Classroom
Certificate
1 Certification | 1 Diploma
Experience
Managers and open to all
A lack of diversity in senior leadership remains a challenge across industries. A report by the Socio-Economic Diversity Taskforce (City of London Corporation) warns that underrepresentation at the top threatens productivity, competitiveness, and staff retention.
Leadership should mirror the diversity of its workforce and communities. This programme equips emerging Global Majority leaders with the skills, confidence, and support to step into senior roles and thrive.
At Happy, we designed the Global Majority Empowerment Level 3 Team Leader Apprenticeship to provide practical leadership skills alongside a safe, supportive space where participants feel heard, valued, and empowered. Unlike traditional programmes, we encourage open conversations, helping leaders process experiences, build confidence, and create lasting change.
You will understand who you are as a leader and identify what enables you and what stops you reaching your leadership potential.
You will have the insights and tools required to develop and realise your personal leadership brand, with the key skills to improve your effectiveness through prioritising and planning.
You will explore and apply the insights and tools required to
effectively plan and manage your career development goals.
You will explore different leadership styles and how to lead different teams, facilitate high performance and support your team through change.
You will have the skills needed to build and maintain a high performing team, manage talent and delegate effectively.
You will develop practical skills in order to build networks and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, work collaboratively and manage conflict
You will be able to effectively lead your team in line with organisational strategy and operational plans. You will also be able to work with data and create management reports.
You will be confident in business finance and be able to monitor budgets, spot key trends and develop financial forecasts.
YYou will improve your interpersonal skills in a range of situations and in a number of different formats.
You will learn how to create a project, from developing an idea through to writing the final evaluation. You will implement a range of practical project planning and management tools.
You will understand the process of identifying and solving problems in creative ways and evaluating options to decide on the best solutions.
Delivering people-focused training that gets results.
Practical, hands-on learning, not just theory.
1:1 coaching, mentorship, and interactive workshops.
Apprenticeships are government-funded with no cost for eligible learners.
How much does it cost?
We offer three different pricing options depending on your organisation’s funding eligibility.
£7,000
£60
Per Person
If your organisation pays the Apprenticeship Levy (i.e., has an annual payroll of over £3 million), the full cost of the programme is covered by your Levy payments. The only additional charge is a £60 + VAT per person for membership of the Institute of Leadership.
£5,000
£450
Per Person(+VAT)
For organisations that do not pay the Apprenticeship Levy (i.e., have a payroll below £3 million), the government covers 95% of the programme’s cost, leaving your organisation to contribute just £250 per person (+ VAT).
£9,000
Per Person(+VAT)
For individuals or organisations looking to fund the programme independently, the full cost is £5,000 per person. Flexible payment plans may be available upon request. This option is ideal for those who wish to invest in professional development outside of the apprenticeship funding system.
Certificate Upon Completion
We offer three different pricing options depending on your organisation’s funding eligibility.
Issued by IfATE (Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
Issued by the Institute of Leadership
Find out more about our management apprenticeship schemes and which one is right for you. Our team can talk you through the funding options and how it can work for your organisation.
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“I have been successful in obtaining a promotion, and I think the course helped me with this. The work I did in my first two assignments helped me to look at myself and push myself to make more applications. In the interview I was able to express my self better, which is partly due to the work I have been completing on this course.”
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