Developed to support operational and project managers, the Departmental/Operations Manager Apprenticeship is the gold-standard for people leading departments and projects within their organisation.
Based on the latest best-practice across the fields of leadership and management and led by our partner organisations at CMI, Brightline and Thinkers50, this programme allows managers to develop quickly and grow beyond expectations.
Delivered through residentials and online, this programme will quickly develop the skills across middle management to drive growth and value.
We have carefully selected these venues to ensure that our ‘learning leaders’ will feel relaxed as they are removed from the daily demands placed upon them. The environment brings the time and space to absorb, reflect and fully digest the extensive content delivered throughout.
Fully funded,leading edge professional learning for the modern economy.
The best and latest leadership and management theories from the world’s leading thinkers.
Practical, task-led learning that sticks and gives real-time benefits to you and your organisation.
Programmes designed to fit around and within your existing work commitments.
Our guidelines for course eligibility are as follows:
• A BA Hons Degree
• Five years managerial experience
We welcome applications from those who have had extensive management and leadership experience but do not necessarily meet the academic eligibility criteria. The programme is designed to support a diversity of academic qualification, management experience and personal learning journey so far. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
After an initial conversation confirming eligibility, you will be invited to complete the Application Process. This will include:
• Personal Statement (c1000 Words)
• A copy of your CV
• Two referees
If successful with the initial part of the application process, you will be selected for an interview either face-to-face at one of our locations in the UK or via online video platform.
You will hear within a week after your interview as to whether you have been selected for the Thinkers50 Executive MBA Programme. Due to the elite nature of the programme and the associated high demand, some students may be accepted with an unconditional place for a future cohort. Following your formal acceptance of the offer and payment being received, you will then begin your onboarding journey. This will start with an invitation to an informal drinks evening to start getting to know your fellow Thinkers50 Executive MBA learners.