Would you like to transform the culture of your organisation?
Our Level 7 Senior Leadership Apprenticeship Programme is practical and hands-on — designed for senior leaders who want to make a real cultural change in their workplace.
This is a Level 7 qualification and the equivalent of a postgraduate degree or MBA. But you do not need a degree to join the programme, and as an apprenticeship qualification, the focus is on implementing ideas and on-the-job learning rather than sitting in long, dull lectures.
Course Overview
What you will learn
The Level 7 Senior Leaders Programme is designed for experienced managers and executives looking to step into top-tier leadership roles. This programme equips senior professionals with the strategic mindset, executive decision-making skills, and leadership confidence to drive organisational success at the highest level.
With a strong emphasis on transformational leadership, business strategy, and financial acumen, this apprenticeship provides real-world leadership insights while allowing participants to apply new skills immediately within their organisations. Through a blend of practical learning, executive coaching, and strategic projects, you’ll gain the expertise needed to lead high-performing teams, navigate business complexities, and influence positive change.
There are no qualifications required to attend this programme. Although Level 7 is the equivalent of a post-graduate qualification, we do not require a degree to attend it.
However, English and Maths Level 2 (GCSE A*–C or equivalent) are required elements for completion of this programme. You will need to either provide your existing certificates or you will need to achieve Functional Skills L2 English and/or Maths prior to taking the End Point Assessment.
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
25 Months
Level
Level 7
Location
Online| Classroom
Certificate
1 Certification | 1 Diploma
Experience
Managers and open to all
You will learn how to:
• Put your people first and establish the principles of self-management
• Give staff freedom within clear guidelines — the key to a highly engaged workforce
• Transform your organisation by creating a culture of autonomy and trust
• Apply values-based leadership models such as The Happy Manifesto and Intent-Based Leadership
• Create an inclusive culture where diversity and difference are valued
• Develop a culture of collaboration to drive high performance
You will learn how to:
• Lead in a crisis guided by your ethics and values
• Build resilience in yourself and your workforce
• Provide inspiring leadership when steering your team through change
• Apply techniques to support business continuity and help mitigate risk
You will learn how to:
• Put people at the heart of your strategy
• Design and deliver a successful strategy through effective engagement and empowerment
• Shape your organisational mission, culture and values through engagement and consultation
• Investigate and research how future trends, big data and external factors will shape your strategy
• Translate your strategy into a powerful and purposeful plan through clear communication and storytelling
You will learn how to:
• Implement pre-approval and how to unleash creativity through radical delegation
• Recruit for attitude, train for skill to ensure you get the best people for your culture
• Implement self-managed teams
• Ensure your structures and organisational design allow people to play to their strengths
• Create a culture where open and honest feedback is valued and encouraged
You will learn how to:
• Design your organisation around your purpose and values
• Measure social impact – ensuring you have a positive impact on the world around you
• Apply the principles of community-led design
• Create a robust sustainability strategy
• Use horizon scanning and conceptualisation to deliver high performance
You will learn how to:
• Influence and negotiate with a diverse group of stakeholders including Boards and external partners
• Work collaboratively to achieve outstanding results
• Appreciate the external social and political context in order to influence and implement the strategic plan
• Harness the contribution of your employees as a key stakeholder group
• Develop a robust communication strategy
• Protect the brand and reputation of your organisation
You will learn how to:
• Build the economic case for happy organisations — how happy workplaces have a positive effect on your bottom line
• Deliver financial sustainability driven by your purpose and values
• Use key financial strategies that will help you build robust scenarios and models
• Apply economic theory to your financial decision-making
• Use financial data to influence your decision-making
• Demonstrate effective governance of budgeting and procurement
• Move beyond budgeting
You will develop practical skills in order to build effective working relationships.
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.
Speak to our team who are there to help with discussing options!
Not sure which apprenticeship level is right for you or your team? Join our free taster session to explore our wide range of apprenticeship programmes.
Don’t just take it from us
“This course is inspiring and has revolutionised how I lead. I no longer give myself a hard time for every decision I have made, even when things don’t go how I wanted … for someone who gives herself such a hard time, that’s massive. As a result of being braver and a newfound confidence, I have found my anxiety has decreased. The course is life-changing and has allowed me to lead, and has given me the knowledge needed in a rapidly expanding charity”
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