We are now accepting applications to join our January 2024 intake for the following levy-funded Business and Management Degree/Higher Level Apprenticeship programmes:

• Level 6 Chartered Manager

A 3-year CMI (Chartered Management Institute) accredited programme awarding a BA (Hons) Management, ideal for a new-to-post manager, or anyone aspiring to be a professional manager, with modules including: Managing a Sustainable Business, Managing People, Customers and Markets, Project Management, Organisational Change, Financial Management and Strategic Management.

• Level 6 Project Manager

A 2-year apprenticeship also awarding the APM Project Management Qualification, suitable for recently appointed Project Managers, Project Officers, Project Assistants, etc. This programme focusses on project application at an introductory level, project management at an intermediate level through to project leadership at an advanced level.

• Level 6 Digital Marketer

A 4-year course to develop aspiring marketers or retain experience to maximise the effectiveness of your business’ digital marketing. Offering a full range of marketing knowledge and skills for campaign planning, execution, and analysis, directly relevant and applied to your organisation, this apprenticeship will develop talent for roles including Digital Marketing Executive/Officer, Digital/Social Media Executive, Digital Marketing Campaign Manager and Online/Digital Marketing Lead.

• Level 7 Senior Leader

This 2-year apprenticeship is ideal for ambitious, high-potential senior leaders or managers who want to increase their impact on the organisation, whether in the public, private or third sector. Successful completion of the Senior Leader Level 7 Apprenticeship will lead to the award of either Chartered Manager or Chartered Fellow Status and therefore also enable apprentices to apply to the CMI for ongoing Professional Membership of this internationally recognised professional body. Opportunity to also top-up to a full Masters/MBA at additional cost (non-levy funded).

Please note an application deadline of early October 2023 (exact date TBC), but this may be brought forward depending on capacity.

For the full range of degree apprenticeships offered by ARU across other faculties, including Data & Tech, Engineering, and Health & Social Care, please see here.

The next Introduction to Anti-Racism in Charities online training course is due to take place on 19-20 September 2023.

Register your place today to ensure your charity has race equity in its culture, practices and services.

Over two mornings, specialist consultants Pari Dhillon and Chaka Bachmann will help you to understand where your organisation is on its race equity journey and give you the tools needed to set tangible goals for the future.

View the full programme and book your place today.

More than one in three children and young people are exposed to at least one potentially traumatic event by age 18. *

Attend Westminster Insight’s one-day interactive online workshop to learn how to implement a successful trauma-informed approach in your health, social care or education setting. Improve outcomes for children and young people in your care.

What does trauma-informed care look like and why is it important? How can you effectively respond to those suffering from trauma? The effects of trauma are personal and complicated and not limited to mental health. Learn how to identify the symptoms of trauma and provide appropriate support. Gain skills to communicate with young people who are affected by trauma and tailor interventions to meet their individual needs.

Our expert trainer, Dr Kirsty Hughes, Clinical Director for Beyond Psychology, will share best practice to help you to advance your approach to trauma-informed care. Take part in interactive sessions that will enable you to relate and resonate with people who have experienced trauma.

*UK Trauma Council, 2023

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Join our Risk Management for Trustees online course on Tuesday 6 June.

Stephen McAndrew, an experienced consultant and advisor, works with charities to help them understand and manage the risks they face. During the course, Stephen will provide a non-technical introduction to risk in a way that is designed to help trustees make important decisions for their charities.

Places on the course are limited so book yours today.

Topics covered include:

• What is risk and risk management?
• Why and how can things go wrong?
• Defining your risk universe and risk appetite
• Building resilience in your organisation
• Accountability and ownership
• Different types of risk impacting your charity (governance and compliance, strategic, regulatory, reputational)

View the full programme and book your place today. Please feel free to share this e-mail with any colleagues who maybe be interested in attending. Download our brochure for details of other courses taking place this year. If you have any questions please e-mail our events team at events@civilsociety.co.uk.