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Apprenticeships That Are Essential For Business Growth
There are many common misconceptions about modern apprenticeships, but most often, employers don’t realise that they can be used to upskill your current staff – they’re not just for new starters!
We’re living in uncertain times for business. The threats associated with COVID-19 to the economy may mean your business has to operate on reduced staff. That’s why it’s more important than ever to ensure the skills of your staff mean you are resilient to change. Below you’ll find 5 apprenticeships we recommend you take advantage of to train your staff now.
Upskilling your staff will allow you to make your workforce more mobile, more efficient and more confident in doing what needs to be done to maintain ‘business as usual’.
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Digital Marketing Apprenticeship Level 3
If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s the businesses who adapted to a digital delivery model who were the least affected.
It’s essential in this day and age that your business has an online presence, but you’ll need staff with the appropriate digital skills if you’re going to stand out from the crowd.
The Digital Marketing Level 3 Apprenticeship will teach your staff how to manage paid online advertising, social media, the basics of website management, content marketing, email marketing and much more.
How Much Will It Cost?
For non-levy paying organisations, the contribution is just £550.
Interested in grants and funding? We have plenty of information in our guide.
Key Facts
This course lasts 15 months.
Learners will gain the following qualifications:
- Digital Marketer Level 3 Standard
- Award in Principles of Coding
- DOT Native Certification or CIW site development Associate/CIW Social Media
- Certificate in Principles of Marketing or Certificate in Digital Marketing
- Google Analytics IQ
Business Administration Apprenticeship Level 3
Although the concept of ‘business administration’ seems a bit broad, you’ll be surprised how many of the taught skills will be indispensable for your business.
Working around lockdowns and with staff based remotely, your staff may need more extensive GDPR training, and they can also benefit from health and safety training, communications management training and IT skills.
Key Facts
The Level 3 course lasts 15 months.
Learners on the Level 3 course will gain the following qualifications:
- Business Administrator Level 3 Standard
- Level 3 Diploma for Business Administrators (RQF)
- Level 2 Functional Skills Maths
- Level 2 Functional Skills English
How Much Will It Cost?
For non-levy paying organisations, the contribution is £225 for the Level 3 course.
Interested in grants and funding? We have plenty of information in our guide.
Customer Service Apprenticeships
Customers dealing with a pandemic are faced with service interruptions, low stock levels, increased restrictions, higher waiting times and more – it’s no surprise they’re getting stressed!
That’s why it’s a great time to brush up on your employees’ customer service training. Whether they’re dealing with customers in person, on the phone or through email and webchat, they’ll need the skills to manage customers and leave them delighted.
With a declining economy, it’s high priority to hold on to those regular customers, and what better way than delivering exceptional customer service?
How Much Will It Cost?
For non-levy paying organisations, the contribution is just £175 for the Level 2 course, or £200 for the Level 3 course.
Interested in grants and funding? We have plenty of information in our guide.
Key Facts
The Level 2 course lasts 13 months and the Level 3 course lasts 15 months.
Learners on the Level 2 course will gain the following qualifications:
- Customer Service Practitioner Level 2 Standard
- Level 2 Diploma in Customer Service (RQF)
- Level 1 Functional Skills Maths
- Level 1 Functional Skills English
Learners on the Level 3 course will gain the following qualifications:
- BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Customer Service
- Level 2 Functional Skills Maths
- Level 2 Functional Skills English
Team Leader / Supervisor Level 3 Apprenticeship
Now is the time to select the future leaders in your business – who has the head for leadership? Who can carry your business into the future?
Investing in your team can make your employees feel valued and help them to experience self-actualisation with personal development. Staff loyalty and backing will help your business go the extra mile when business is slower. They’ll be more motivated to push for your business’ survival and potential to thrive.
Team Leaders and Supervisors will also help to organise and streamline your teams, motivate people, manage change and innovation, and build relationships within your workforce.
Key Facts
This course lasts 15 months.
Learners will gain the following qualifications:
- Team Leader/Supervisor Level 3 Standard
- HABC Level 3 Diploma in team leading & supervision
- Level 2 Functional Skills Maths
- Level 2 Functional Skills English
How Much Will It Cost?
For non-levy paying organisations, the contribution is just £225.
Interested in grants and funding? We have plenty of information in our guide.
Operations / Departmental Manager Apprenticeship Level 5
Your business needs critical thinkers – it needs the next generation of innovators. The kind of people who, when faced with a crisis, come up with a great idea to tackle it. These are the people who will ensure your business survives any future adversity.
Identify your businesses’ employees with the most potential, and invest in their ability for critical thinking with an apprenticeship. With key modules in leadership, responsibility and interpersonal excellence, learners are sure to add value to the company as they complete this course.
How Much Will It Cost?
For non-levy paying organisations, the contribution is just £350.
Interested in grants and funding? We have plenty of information in our guide.
Key Facts
This course lasts 18 months.
Learners on this course will gain the following qualifications:
Operations/Departmental Manager Level 5 Standard
HABC Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management
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