Apprenticeships

Women+ in Leadership Level 5

Our pioneering programme, written by women for women, is designed for women leaders, giving them the confidence, skills, and tools to thrive in leadership roles.

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Why clients choose Instep

We build inclusive teams

We drive business growth

We deliver high-quality training

Course Overview

This programme guides women to unlock their full leadership potential.

Course Format9 Modules

Duration15 Months + 5 Months End-Point Assessment

Sessions9 x 1-Day Masterclasses

Coaching9 x 121 Coaching Sessions

DeliveryOnline (option for In-Person Masterclasses)

QualificationOperations Manager Level 5 Apprenticeship

Course Objectives

Navigate complex situations by embracing a paradox mindset
Develop strategies to turn potential challenges into opportunities
Gain the mindset, tools, and confidence to lead with impact
Stay ahead by understanding the trends transforming your sector

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Apprenticeship in Brief

Who it’s for

Women leading teams who are seeking to develop for senior leadership positions. Their responsibilities typically include operational plan creation and delivery, change management, mentoring, resourcing and financial accountability.

With our open-to-all approach, our Women+ in Leadership programme has specifically been designed to empower women with the inclusion of transfeminine and non-binary people.

We regularly undertake reviews with ED&I experts to stay relevant and improve the quality of our content.

Entry requirements

Participants will need to have responsibility for managing individuals or a team.

Additionally:

Those without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this prior to taking the End-Point Assessment as part of the programme.
For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeship’s English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3.
A British Sign Language (BSL) qualification is an alternative to the English qualification for those whose primary language is BSL.

Programme format

The programme’s delivered in 9 modules across 15 months. Each module consists of three components, based on our learning methodology:

Ignite: Online activities that participants complete before the Masterclasses, helping to engage them in the topic. Approximately 3 hours per module.
Immerse: Masterclasses where participants get the opportunity to bring what they learn to life with practical activities and interact with other learners. 9 x 1-Day Masterclasses.
Impact: Activities completed after the masterclass to help participants reflect upon their learning. They are also designed to capture evidence of the knowledge that has been gained, and the skills and behaviours that have been embedded. This helps to build the portfolio of evidence that participants need for their End-Point Assessment. The time requirement varies depending on the complexity of the activities per module, but equates to roughly 4hours per month.

Qualification gained

Operations Manager Level 5 Apprenticeship

Clients can choose for participants to go on to complete a CMI Award in Managing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Level 5.

Funding

£9,000
(CMI Award in Managing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Level 5 charged separately)

The Women in Leadership programme will empower your talent to lead with confidence:

Strategic Leadership

Intelligent Conflict Management

Confidence and Productivity

Delegation and Management

“Partnering with Instep has achieved tangible results in cost savings, time efficiency, reducing inefficiencies, confidence increase and improving staff retention and promotions.”

Emma Reason, Learning Business Partner, Sodexo

“Having supported a number of apprenticeships through past years, I could not recommend Instep enough… they truly set you up for success, work with you to define the outcomes and build a programme that will really add value to the direction of travel.”