Level 6 Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship BA (HONS) Business Management (CMI)

The Chartered Manager Degree apprenticeship is a Level 6 training course is delivered through our strategic partnership with Arden University. This professional training course focuses on becoming a chartered manager through work-based learning and business education. It is aimed at anyone with significant management responsibilities.

Managers look after people, projects, departments or operations, taking responsibility for the business’s or organisation’s success. Managers inspire and motivate staff, lead through change, make decisions and act responsibly while following industry best practice.

The Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship is aimed at managers with significant management responsibilities:

Professional managers capable of managing complexity and delivering impact at a strategic and/or operational level with management and leadership responsibility for setting and delivering organisational objectives through a wide range of functions.

Professional managers who want to develop fully all aspects of their management and leadership skills, knowledge, self-awareness and behaviours. These include strategic decision making, setting direction and achieving results, building and leading teams, clear communication, developing skills and motivating others, fostering inclusive and ethical cultures, leading change, project management, financial management, innovation, risk management, & developing stakeholder relationships.

There are multiple pathways for this executive apprenticeship, including existing qualifications or work experience. Typically applicants would be expected to have 5 years’ work experience at a senior level, but applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

48 months + EPA

Upon completion of this degree apprenticeship, learners will achieve a Level 5 Diploma in Management & Leadership and are able to apply for Chartered Manager status.

Apprenticeship funding

The amount your organisation contributes will depend on whether you pay the apprenticeship levy and the age of your apprentice.

For new starts from 1 August 2026, eligible apprentices aged 16–24 can have their training and assessment fully funded up to the apprenticeship funding band maximum.

Non-levy employers normally contribute 5% of eligible training and assessment costs for apprentices aged 25 and over, with government funding the remaining 95%.

Levy-paying employers use the funds available in their apprenticeship service account. If those funds are exhausted, training for eligible apprentices aged 16–24 is fully government funded; for apprentices aged 25 and over, the employer contributes 25% and government contributes 75%.

Funding rules and eligibility vary, so we will confirm the funding available before an apprentice starts.

Level 6

If an apprentice is aged 16-18 and has not previously achieved the required level of English and maths, they will need to complete Functional Skills as part of their apprenticeship programme.

While Functional Skills are no longer mandatory for adult apprentices (19+), literacy and numeracy skills remain essential for success.

For those without prior English and Maths qualifications, we recommend level 2 maths and level 2 English to support career growth and workplace efficiency.

Our tailored support ensures these skills are seamlessly integrated into the apprenticeship journey, helping every apprentice develop these vital skills.

The End Point Assessment (EPA) for the Senior Leader Master’s Degree Apprenticeship includes:

• Portfolio of evidence
• Work-Based Project
• Presentation and Interview based on the worked-based project. Will include a question and answer session.

You will be assigned a career coach for the duration of the apprenticeship. Their job is to guide you and attend regular workplace meetings. Working directly with your line manager, your career coach will also ensure you can integrate teachings into your day-to-day duties.

This apprenticeship is delivered by our strategic partners Arden University. For more information download their brochure.