Duration

18 months + End Point Assessment

Who's it for?

Suitable for professionals working in the Public sector, Health and social care, Third sector, Customer and Citizen services, operational and transformation teams

Particularly relevant for: Service improvement leads, Transformation managers, Operations leaders, Programme and change professionals, Experience or design practitioners

Qualifications

Service Designer Apprenticeship

Advanced Entry Criteria for MBA and Master Progression Pathways

The programme

Building your leadership team of the future

This programme is for organisations that want to improve how services are experienced by users, customers, citizens and staff. It develops professionals who can redesign services end-to-end using a user-centred, evidence-led and collaborative approach.

The programme helps learners improve complex services across public, private and third-sector settings. It is particularly well suited to organisations working across multiple teams, channels and stakeholder groups.Join a cohort of professionals focused on improving outcomes by redesigning services, not just adjusting processes.

Features

A dedicated Professional Learning Mentor

Applied learning rooted in live organisational practice

Access to Virtual Learning Environment and online content

Network of over 6000 current learners and alumni

Progression Pathways

Go even further.
Opportunities to extend your learning towards an MBA or MSc

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Fully funded through the apprenticeship levy

As an apprentice, you pay absolutely nothing to join the NCLM, there shouldn’t be a cost to developing yourself as a leader.

The programme is fully funded by your organisation's apprenticeship levy fund, and we can support your employer in accessing it to unlock unlimited leadership development for you and your colleagues.

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It’s not just about a qualification for our employees, but working cohesively to achieve our vision.

Alfie Green

Operations Director

Frequently asked

What support is available throughout the course to help me pass?

You will have a dedicated Professional Learning Mentor to support you throughout the programme. All Learners will also be provided with an online portfolio and Virtual Learning Environment. These will contain literature, videos and podcasts covering leadership and management theory. Plus, you'll have the unwavering support of your fellow cohort learners and a 6,000 strong alumni network.

I haven't done any formal learning for a long time, does that matter?

You aren't alone! The programmes are designed to support Learners who have not been in formal learning for a while. Through blended learning, a range of tasks and your dedicated Professional Learning mentor, you will be fully supported from day one to ensure success.

Do I need to attend the training in person?

Each programme has a range of professional learning events which are hosted online. We host bi-annual Leadership Conferences and we strongly encourage our Learners to attend in-person. We want to be as flexible as possible for Learners to be able to take part in our courses so it can fit alongside your other commitments.

What qualifications do I need to take an apprenticeship?

This depends on the level of the apprenticeship you are interested in.

We work hard to ensure everyone who can benefit from our programmes can join where possible so please get in touch so we can understand more about your qualifications and experience and how we can help you with your professional development.

Let's get started

There is no commitment at this stage. Just the opportunity to learn more about this programme and to ensure you have a place if the programme reaches capacity.

Cost

£0 £15,000

*This programme utilises the apprenticeship levy

Who is it for?

Suitable for current and aspiring leaders

Suitable for senior practitioners

Qualifications

Service Designer Apprenticeship

Advanced Entry Criteria for MBA and Master Pathways

Assessment

End of Module Submissios

Portfolio of service design artefacts

Work-based service redesign project

Proposal Presentation

Apprenticeship Portfolio of Evidence and Professional Discussion

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Service Improvement Programme

Features

As an apprentice, you pay absolutely nothing to join the NCLM, there shouldn’t be a cost to developing yourself as a leader.

The programme is fully funded by your organisation's apprenticeship levy fund, and we can support your employer in accessing it to unlock unlimited leadership development for you and your colleagues.

Let's get started