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Project Management Modern Apprenticeships
Learn to plan, organise, and deliver successful projects while progressing towards a career in leadership.
What is a Modern Apprenticeship in Project Management?
The Project Management Technical Apprenticeship equips learners with skills to plan, organise, and deliver projects. Apprentices gain qualifications such as the Diploma in Project Management at SCQF Level 8, preparing them for careers as project analysts or junior project managers.
Why undertake a Modern Apprenticeship in Project Management?
Earn while you learn
Apprenticeships combine paid employment with structured training. You’ll gain hands-on experience while working toward a nationally recognised qualification.
Develop Transferable Skills
Project management teaches planning, organisation, communication, and leadership—skills that are valued across every industry
Strong Career Progression
Completing the apprenticeship opens doors to roles like Project Coordinator, Junior Project Manager, or Operations Lead, with clear pathways into senior management.
Make a Real Impact
You’ll learn how to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to a high standard—making a measurable difference to your organisation’s success
Who can undertake this apprenticeship?
The Project Management Modern Apprenticeship is designed for anyone in Scotland who wants to build a career in managing projects—whether you’re just leaving school, switching careers, or already employed and looking to upskill. It’s open to people of all ages and backgrounds, with pathways tailored to roles in project coordination, junior project management, operations, and programme support. Employers can use it to train new recruits or develop existing staff, making it a flexible and inclusive route into one of the country’s most in‑demand professional areas, where strong project leadership is key to business success.
How is the apprenticeship delivered?
As with all our apprenticeship delivery we provide a range of flexible learning methods which we tailor to suit the needs of the employer and the employee-candidate. This may involve one or a hybrid approach of observations in the workplace, access to online learning, attending face to face courses and collating a portfolio of evidence
Which apprenticeships are available?
Project Management apprenticeships are available at SCQF Level 8. Learners gain skills in planning, delivering, and monitoring projects. Tutors can recommend whether to start here or progress into higher‑level management and programme leadership.
Project Management Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 8
The Project Management Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 8 equips learners with the skills and knowledge needed to plan, deliver, and oversee projects effectively across a wide range of industries. Apprentices gain practical experience in managing project lifecycles, coordinating teams, monitoring budgets, and ensuring outcomes meet organisational goals. The programme also covers areas such as risk management, stakeholder communication, and the use of project management tools and methodologies. Alongside these technical skills, learners develop core strengths in problem‑solving, teamwork, and communication, as well as meta‑skills like adaptability, confidence, and leadership. Supported by their employer and training provider, apprentices work toward a nationally recognised qualification that prepares them for roles such as project coordinator, junior project manager, or operations supervisor, with clear progression into senior project and programme management positions.
