Level 3 Business Skills For Emerging Leaders

The Level 3 Business Skills for Emerging Leaders programme is designed for early-career or developing professionals who are ready to build their confidence, take on greater responsibility and develop the foundations for future leadership.

It combines practical business skills with professional development, helping learners
communicate effectively, manage priorities, support projects, improve processes and work confidently with colleagues and stakeholders.

Upskilling an employee through an apprenticeship is a cost-effective alternative to outsourcing or hiring. It helps you build confident, capable employees from within, retain valuable skills and develop a pipeline of future talent

Your apprentice will be supported by experienced business and leadership specialists, applying their learning to real workplace responsibilities and contributing practical improvements from the start.

 The programme is designed for employees who are beginning to take on more responsibility and preparing for their next career step. Alongside developing practical business and organisational skills, learners build confidence, improve communication, strengthen decision-making and develop the leadership behaviours needed to support colleagues, influence others and contribute more effectively within the business. 

Absolutely. Most apprentices are existing employees who are developing within their current role. The programme is ideal for individuals who are ready to take on greater responsibility, develop new skills and prepare for future supervisory or management opportunities, while continuing to contribute to the business.

The apprenticeship is the Level 3 Business Administrator standard. Ascento’s programme also includes the CMI Aspiring Leaders Programme, providing additional leadership development alongside the apprenticeship.

Learners need a role that gives them opportunities to develop and apply business administration skills. They do not need to be managing a team.

Learners develop a broad range of practical business, leadership and management skills that can be applied immediately in the workplace. These include communication, problem-solving, project coordination, decision-making, time management, organisation, influencing others, continuous improvement, digital and AI skills, and the confidence to take on greater responsibility and prepare for future leadership roles.

On successful completion, learners will achieve the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard. They will also complete the CMI Aspiring Leaders Programme, gaining Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) status and professional recognition from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

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