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Level 7 HR Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship standard: Senior People Professional

Train to lead projects and play a key role in organisation-wide programmes on our Level 7 HR Apprenticeship. You’ll develop critical skills in analysing future workforce trends and providing essential insight into people analytics, influencing senior stakeholders and creating innovative recommendations for change. 

HR qualified Performance Coaches that bring their first-hand experience to your learning
Access to high-quality CIPD resources
Option to complete the CIPD Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management on successful completion of EPA at no extra cost

Apprenticeship Overview

With a Level 7 HR apprenticeship qualification, you’ll show you have what it takes to perform at the highest levels of HR. Training under industry-leaders, you’ll develop the expertise to analyse future workforce trends and provide insight into people analytics to advise senior stakeholders and influence organisation-wide change. You’ll learn how to work with multiple departments, supporting teams to do the same, to create game-changing people strategies that bring the performance businesses need.

Who is the programme for?

The Level 7 Senior People Professional Apprenticeship is ideal for: 

  • Heads of HR  

  • Heads of Learning & Development  

  • Senior HR Consultants  

  • People Managers 

Where will the programme take you?

Setting you on the path for director roles, this programme will give you Chartered Membership of the CIPD, and the skills you need to reach the highest levels of HR leadership. You’ll combine strategic leadership skills with a wide breadth of experience and knowledge, allowing you to drive meaningful change and make a big difference within your organisation. On successful completion of End Point Assessment you will have the option to complete the CIPD Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management at no extra cost.

Who's eligible?

Eligibility is set by individual employers, but typically includes: 

  • Minimum of one year's experience in an HR role, likely to be at a Senior Business Partner (or equivalent) level. 

To apply for this programme you should be employed in a relevant role. 

Apprenticeship information

Duration
18 months
Start Dates
January, May and October
Application deadline
6 weeks before start date
Study modes
Online teaching, coaching, face-to-face workshops and workplace development
Cost
£19,000levy funded
Free for Learners
95% government funded for non-levy payers
Apprenticeship standard
Senior People Professional

Choose the UK's leading HR apprenticeship provider

Your success is our businessWe begin with specialist onboarding and guidance – aligning your personal goals with wider business objectives – to craft plans that deliver maximum mutual impact.
Learn from the best, become the bestFully-qualified Performance Coaches and industry-leading tutors bring their firsthand expertise to your studies – empowering you to become a master.
Best practice makes perfectHands-on learning through practical scenarios and our virtual learning platform ensures you have the knowhow to perform in the professional world.
Back-up that stacks upEducational psychologists and career mentors. Performance coaches and mental health specialists. You’ll have an entire multidisciplinary team behind you.
AI predicted performanceWe don’t just plan performance. We predict it. Our AI-driven model uses data to anticipate progress, adjusting in real-time to optimise success.
See it for yourselfPerformance trackers mean you can share your performance with managers, keeping them up to speed with key insights to observe progress and create better outcomes.

Frequently asked questions

If you can’t find the answer to a question, our helpful advisors will be happy to help.

Our Level 7 HR Apprenticeship includes the CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management and on completion of this apprenticeship, you can apply for Chartered Membership of the CIPD.

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