University of South Wales

The University of South Wales offers a portfolio of apprenticeships designed to upskill staff and support organisational development through structured, funded learning tailored to individual and business needs. Its professional development apprenticeships focus on building applied knowledge, practical skills and workplace behaviours so learners can contribute effectively in their current roles. The University currently delivers programmes in Leadership and Management, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, and Procurement & Supply, with options at levels 3, 4 and 5 depending on the pathway. These programmes typically run from 12 to 24 months and combine work‑based learning with taught components, often leading to recognised qualifications such as ILM Level 5 and NVQ Diplomas. USW emphasises practical, job‑ready skills, including project management, financial planning, budgeting and change management, alongside soft skills such as communication, teamwork, critical thinking and leadership. Apprenticeships are delivered by professionally qualified experts and are designed to be flexible around employer operational needs, with formats and schedules tailored to different work patterns. Employers benefit from quality‑assured learning from a vocationally focused university, improved operational efficiency, stronger internal leadership pipelines and an immediate, measurable return on investment as learners apply new skills directly in the workplace. (southwales.ac.uk)