> Funding: £9,000
The Continuous Improvement & Change Specialist programme develops the advanced knowledge, skills and behaviours required to lead complex improvement initiatives, optimise business processes and deliver sustainable organisational change.
Learners develop specialist skills to identify improvement opportunities, analyse complex operational challenges and implement effective solutions across departments. They learn to use advanced data analysis, performance measures and improvement methodologies to increase productivity, reduce waste and enhance operational efficiency.
The programme covers advanced Lean Six Sigma principles, process optimisation, root-cause analysis, project management and organisational change. Learners develop the confidence to lead cross-functional improvement projects, engage key stakeholders and embed a culture of continuous improvement throughout their organisation.
Learning is applied directly within the workplace, enabling candidates to lead substantial improvement projects, address complex business challenges and demonstrate measurable improvements in efficiency, quality and operational performance.
By completion, candidates are equipped to lead complex improvement programmes, manage organisational change, influence stakeholders and drive a culture of continuous improvement that delivers sustainable business benefits.
Employers develop skilled improvement and change specialists who can identify inefficiencies, lead complex improvement projects and deliver sustainable organisational change. The programme builds advanced analytical, problem-solving and change management skills that improve processes, productivity and business performance.
Employers benefit from staff who:
This advanced apprenticeship provides:
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The programme supports:
Designed for Improvement Professionals, Change Specialists, Operational Managers and experienced employees responsible for improving processes, managing organisational change and driving business transformation, who want to develop advanced skills to deliver sustainable improvements.
This programme combines advanced continuous improvement methodologies with practical change management skills, developing professionals who can lead complex improvement projects, optimise business processes and deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, quality and organisational performance.
This course is ideal for:
Typical Job Roles Include:
This course is suitable for employers operating in:
Throughout the programme, learners are supported to:
This ensures apprentices approach the End Point Assessment with confidence and clarity.
This means you can recruit with a clear development route in mind from day one.
Many of our apprentices go on to secure permanent roles, promotions and long-term career progression within their organisations.
Receive a £1,000 incentive when you recruit an apprentice aged 16–18, or 19–24 with an EHCP or care leaver status.
Employers are exempt from paying National Insurance Contributions for apprentices under 25, provided they earn under the Upper Secondary Threshold.
Training costs are typically 95–100% government funded for non-levy paying employers — making apprenticeships significantly more cost-effective than traditional recruitment.
Apprenticeships improve retention, engagement and progression. You build capability tailored to your business from day one.
We review your role for apprenticeship alignment and suitability.
Support you in refining the job description if needed to attract the right candidates.
We advertise and promote your vacancy across our candidate network.
We screen and shortlist candidates based on your requirements.
We guide you through the onboarding and funding process end-to-end.
We don’t take you out of your role — we develop you within it.
Our programmes are designed for people already in work, helping you build the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to perform at a higher level. Everything you learn is applied directly to your day-to-day responsibilities, so the impact is immediate, practical and measurable.
From enrolment through to completion, we support both you and your employer to ensure the training delivers real value.
If you are not sure on what course may suit you, funding or how it all works, then get in touch and we can help and support and help you on your journey.