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Operations Manager Apprenticeship Level 5

Preparing leaders for tomorrow’s challenges with this Level 5 Operations Manager Apprenticeship with LMP Education. As part of this programme gains a CMI L5 Award in Management and Leadership qualification. Gain a broad range of practical management knowledge and skills to help you develop as a leader. Part of LMP’s Future Leaders programme designed to close the skills gap found in middle management, equipping your team with the tools to succeed.

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Course Level

5 Higher

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Typical Duration

20 Months

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Training Method

Blended Learning

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Assessment Method

Consultative project

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Funding Value

£9,000

EPA Organisation

Innovate

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Operations Manager Apprenticeship Level 5

Empower your workforce to thrive in complex and fast-paced environments with this in-depth Operations Manager training programme.

The Level 5 Operations Manager Apprenticeship delivers a professional pathway for future development with eligibility for Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) or Chartered Manager (CMgr) status.

This funded training programme is designed for departmental managers looking for a more senior role within small, medium, large and multinational organisations in private, public and third sectors.

Tailored to meet the demands of modern organisations, this programme fosters leaders ready to make a measurable difference.

This programme is designed to develop the skills essential for managing teams, implementing strategic initiatives, and achieving organisational goals. You will learn to adapt to challenges, innovate processes, and maximise efficiency. Delivered through a blend of digital resources, real-world projects, and personalised coaching, this apprenticeship enables you to unlock your potential while delivering tangible benefits to your organisation.

Upon completion of the programme, you will receive CMI L5 Award in Management and Leadership.

The certification is awarded following the submission of a written assignment that is holistically created in conjunction with the standard, recognising enhanced skills and expertise in management and leadership.

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Employer benefits

Investing in an Operations Manager training brings a lot of strategic value to employers. It’s not just about upskilling an individual — it’s about strengthening the backbone of your leadership team.

Develop Stronger, More Effective Leaders – learn to manage teams, projects, resources, finance, and change at a higher level.

Drive Productivity and Efficiency – trained operations managers are skilled in process improvement, workflow optimisation, and resource management. This can lead to real savings and performance gains across teams or departments.

Improve Staff Retention and Morale – Investing in staff development shows your commitment to growth and internal progression.

Fill Leadership Gaps Internally – Reduces the need to hire external managers who may need time to learn your business. Develop ready-now leaders from within — people who already know your culture, systems, and teams.

Cost-Effective Leadership Training – If you’re a Levy-paying employer, apprenticeship funding can be used at no extra cost.

Support Business Growth and Change – apprenticeships help equip managers to lead change initiatives, improve service delivery, and manage cross-functional teams — key for scaling or transforming operations.

Designed for supervisors or managers looking to move to a more senior management role, this apprenticeship delivers a broad range of practical management knowledge and skills to give you the tools you need to develop further on your management journey. An Operations Manager is someone who manages teams and projects and plans and implements operations and contributes to the organisational strategy, as well as its implementation. They are accountable to a more senior manager or business owner.

Typical job roles

Operations Manager, Regional Manager, Divisional Manager, Department Manager and Specialist Managers

This programme can open the door to a wide range of leadership and management roles. You can also progress onto higher level leadership training for further career development. This apprenticeship provides a robust foundation in leadership, communication, finance, and organisational strategy.

Depending on interests and industry, you may also look to branch into Project Management (via APM or PRINCE2), HR or Recruitment, Operations or Compliance, Health & Social Care Management.

On completion, you may choose to can apply for Foundation Chartered Manager status with the Chartered Management Institute to support professional career development and progression.

To start this apprenticeship, you must have lived in the UK 3+ years minimum and have a form of UK ID required at enrolment. You must be age 16+ (with no upper age limit) with no prior learning within the area of study.

You must also be employed with leadership responsibilities and looking develop skills in leadership and management.

An Operations Manager Apprenticeship offers a powerful opportunity to grow into confident, capable leaders — all while working and earning

Learn While You Work: this programme is designed to fit around your current job, so you can immediately apply what you’re learning.

Build Confidence in Leadership: learn how to lead teams, manage projects, develop strategy, and handle budgets. Structured support helps you feel more capable in challenging or high-stakes situations.

Immediate Impact at Work – apply your learning directly to your current role, creating real improvements in how your team or department operates.

Grow Strategic Thinking: develop skills in decision-making, change management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning—preparing you for long-term leadership success.

Recognised Qualification: upon completion of this programme, you will receive a nationally recognised certification plus CMI qualifications.

Ongoing support: access to a LMP Tutor providing 1-2-1 support throughout your Course.

Career pathway: an Operations Manager Apprenticeship, provides a pathway to career progression with opportunities for advancements within an organisation or industry upon completion.

This Operations Manager programme equips you with the tools to lead with impact, streamline operations, and drive strategic objectives. Tailored to meet the demands of modern organisations, this programme fosters leaders ready to make a measurable difference.

Designed to develop the skills essential for managing teams, implementing strategic initiatives, and achieving organisational goals. You will learn to adapt to challenges, innovate processes, and maximise efficiency. Delivered through a blend of digital resources, real-world projects, and personalised coaching, this apprenticeship enables you to unlock your potential while delivering tangible benefits to their organisations.

Our comprehensive curriculum blends theoretical learning with practical application. The programme covers essential skills such as effective decision-making which is a critical skill for any manager. By learning how to analyse data, identify trends, and make informed decisions, managers can make better decisions that can have a positive impact on their organisation.

In this Level 5 Operations Manager programme you will expand your knowledge in areas such as strategic analysis, project management, IT tools, problem solving, managing change, communication, ethics/values, people/performance management, motivation and conflict resolution and coaching/mentoring.