Chartered Management Degree Apprentice Review

As an Assistant Project Manager, I support the Portfolio in planning, coordinating, and executing project activities. Day-to-day responsibilities include monitoring project timelines, tracking budgets, preparing reports, coordinating with stakeholders, managing documentation, and ensuring tasks align with project objectives. I also help identify risks, resolve issues, and facilitate communication among team members to maintain workflow efficiency and project compliance.

Overall, the programme is well-structured and provides a clear framework for academic learning. The learning is mapped out over the course of the apprenticeship, with clear milestones and regular progress reviews to keep everything on track. Modules are scheduled in a logical order, building up core knowledge before moving into more strategic and leadership-focused areas.

Overall, I felt well supported by my employer throughout the apprenticeship. That said, there were frequent changes in apprenticeship managers and line managers due to people leaving etc. Due to the rotational nature of the programme, with placements changing every six months; this also meant a change in placement managers. While some level of change is expected in a rotational scheme, the additional transitions in management roles at times made continuity and support more challenging.

I received a strong level of support from my training provider throughout the qualification. During a difficult bereavement, I was offered additional help through a safeguarding officer and I also received ongoing support tailored to my disabilities particularly in my final year, which was the changing point in the programme. I was given more detailed feedback, which made a real difference in helping me meet the required standards.
Regular check-ins, structured feedback, and clear assignment guidance have kept me on track. The learning materials are accessible, and tutors have been approachable and helpful whenever I’ve needed clarification.
While there were occasional challenges in aligning assignment requirements with real-world workplace examples, the overall support has been consistent and has helped me progress with confidence throughout the programme.

The qualification was particularly helpful while I was completing it, especially when the teaching aligned with my role and the timing of the modules. It allowed me to deepen my understanding of wider business objectives and develop knowledge that I could apply directly in the workplace. However, now that the qualification is complete, it’s not something I refer back to on a daily basis. While it gave me a solid foundation, much of my current learning now comes through hands-on experience and continued development in my role.

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I would recommend the BBC to a friend because it’s a great organisation to work for. It is widely recognised and would increase my employability if i ever wanted to leave as it is well respected. The culture is inclusive, supportive, and collaborative, and I’ve always felt encouraged to bring ideas forward and be myself at work.