Improvement Specialist Apprenticeship

The Improvement Specialist Level 5 Apprenticeship is designed for professionals responsible for deploying business improvement strategies aligned to organisational goals.

This management level programme builds knowledge to drive operational excellence and manage complex level problem solving, successfully leading organisations through the transformation.

The apprenticeship covers advanced topics, including: successful project planning and review, change management, process mapping and analytics, leading improvement teams, and Lean Six Sigma concepts and tools.

Apprentices will be equipped with the advanced concepts and key skills to lead transformation across the business or organisation, and also build the capability of others.

What’s Included

Programmes tailored to your organisation

Free practical short courses

Personalised support

Dedicated mentor

Study Options and Start Dates

Our apprenticeships are taught via live online workshops supported by a one-to-one monthly trainer meeting with our subject experts. We have flexible start dates throughout the year. Get in touch with our team to find out more.

What’s Involved

Structure & Delivery

Our apprenticeships are delivered through a blend of virtual and face to face sessions, led by subject specialists. Our flexible delivery mode and small cohort sizes enable us to tailor apprenticeship programmes to your particular requirements.

Entry Requirements

For apprentices aged 16-18, achieving Functional Skills qualifications in Maths and English is mandatory, unless already obtained the equivalent GCSE at grade 4/C or above.

For apprentices aged 19 and over, undertaking Functional Skills is optional but must be agreed with the employer.

Details of the Programme

Through the apprenticeship, Improvement Specialist practitioners will have acquired the following knowledge and skills, and be able to exhibit the following behaviours:

Knowledge

Leading improvement teams – including motivational techniques, learning styles and mentoring models.
Project planning, reviews and coaching – business case, benefits realisation, and coaching models.
Principles and methods for improvement.
Process mapping and analytics – design structure matrix, process modelling, key function diagrams.
Lean concepts and tools.
Measurement system analysis.

Skills

Strategic Deployment of Continuous Improvement.
Capability Development – train, facilitate and critique the application of tools used by improvement practitioners.
Change planning – design reinforcement, engagement and communication strategies.
Principles and methods for improvement.
Process capability and performance – strategies to enable robust Capability Analysis.
Sustainability and control

Behaviours

Drive for results – engaging with and inspiring stakeholders.
Team-working
Professionalism
Process thinking
Continuous development

Career Progression

The Level 5 Improvement Specialist apprenticeship with Oxford Professional Education will open a world of opportunity to progress further within the field of Management. This apprenticeship could support career progression towards the following roles: