Levy-funded programmes: leadership and L&D improvement

Three Level 4 programmes funded through the Growth and Skills Levy. Structured leadership development, a completely bespoke branded academy, or specialist L&D improvement. For organisations that need credible alternatives to defunded management apprenticeships.

Levy funded Level 4 Funded alternative to defunded routes

Recent funding changes

From September 2026, several popular management and leadership apprenticeship standards are being defunded, including the Level 5 Operations Manager, Level 6 Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship, Level 7 Senior Leader, and the Coaching Professional. Levy funds must now be used within 12 months or they expire.

We offer three levy-funded routes. A structured AI-enabled leadership programme, a completely bespoke branded leadership academy designed around your organisation, and a specialist qualification for L&D professionals. All are Level 4, evidence-based, and designed to develop genuine capability rather than just fill a levy spending gap.

Levy funded Leadership

The AI-Enabled Leader

Developing confident leaders who make better decisions

A levy-funded Level 4 programme that develops leadership capability: sound judgement, managing people well, leading change, and driving improvement. AI is embedded as a practical tool throughout, not the subject of the training.

Designed for team leaders, first-line managers, and middle managers.

12–18 months Learn more →
Levy funded Bespoke

Your Leadership Academy

A completely bespoke, branded programme for your organisation

We design and deliver a levy-funded leadership academy built entirely around your organisation's strategy, culture, and challenges. Your branding, your language, your priorities — delivered through a Level 4 qualification framework.

Ideal for organisations that want a distinctive, owned leadership development programme rather than an off-the-shelf course. AI, data, and evidence-based practice are woven throughout.

Bespoke · Levy funded Get in touch →
Levy funded For L&D professionals

L&D Improvement Analyst

Evidence-based practice for L&D

An 18-month Level 4 qualification that turns L&D professionals into evidence-based practitioners. Covers evaluation, business analysis, data, research methods, and applied AI for L&D.

Also available as the L&D Improvement Certificate — a flexible, self-paced alternative for those without levy funding.

18 months Learn more →

Why use your levy with us

Diagnostic-led

Every programme starts with understanding each individual, not a one-size-fits-all syllabus.

Measurable impact

We measure productivity and performance improvement, not just attendance and completion.

AI embedded, not bolted on

AI is woven into how leaders think and L&D professionals work, not taught as a separate module.

Use it or lose it

Levy funds now expire after 12 months. These programmes are a high-impact way to use them before they're lost.

Let's discuss which route is right for your organisation

Every engagement starts with understanding your situation. Book a call and we'll talk through the options.

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