Act fast to secure the Level 7 Apprenticeship levy
The Government has confirmed that, from 1 January 2026, level 7 apprenticeship funding will be withdrawn for those aged 21 and above.
Final nominations by employers will be needed throughout the Summer for the following three programmes, and we expect demand to be high.
Addressing the leadership skills gaps
More than ever, today’s complex and fast-paced business environment requires leaders to tackle many challenges and adapt to future developments. Henley's suite of Level 7 Apprenticeships play a key role in addressing the leadership and management skills gaps, improving productivity and contributing to business success in a fast-paced global environment.
Henley's Level 7 programmes continue to be a gateway to success. Learners are equipped with the skills they need to achieve excellence and make a lasting impact within their organisations.We’re maximising spaces on our apprenticeship programmes before these changes come into effect on 1 January 2026.
Henley’s Level 7 Apprenticeships allow learners to:
- Build advanced skills: Empower your team with the tools they need to lead with confidence and deliver innovative change within your organisation.
- Apply tailored learning to work-based challenges: Modules that are grounded in real-world challenges and opportunities enable learning that can have an immediate impact.
- Grow personally and professionally: Unearth potential and unlock unique strengths with individual learning plans and opportunities for personal development.
- Future-proof your organisation: Bridge the skills gap, encourage critical thinking and equip your workforce with the expertise to navigate a rapidly changing business landscape.
- Benefit from a network of peers: Open cohorts enable learners to expand their network, gain new perspectives and share ideas with peers from a range of backgrounds and sectors. Learners will join Henley’s alumni network, which includes 100,000 individuals in 165 countries.
- For Senior Leader Apprentices - Gain a Postgraduate Diploma and professional accreditation, and top up to an MBA or MSc Degree: Our programmes deliver more than an apprenticeship qualification. Successful completion of the End-Point Assessment, and a Pass in all work-based projects makes learners eligible to graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma (subject to ratification at the Programme Examiners’ Meeting). Learners can then take the opportunity to top up to the Henley MBA (or MSc award for Future Leaders students.) The SLA also includes Chartered Management Institute accreditation, boosting credibility and capability.
- For MSc Digital and Technology Solutions Apprentices: This programme's cutting-edge module/pathway content will enable your apprentices to lead with confidence in today’s digital world. On successful completion of the End-Point Assessment, and a Pass in all work-based projects, learners will be eligible to graduate with a Master’s Degree. The DTSS also includes accredited by Tech Skills – Industry Gold level.
The Senior Leader Apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to ‘top up’ to a Henley MBA (or MSc for Future Leaders). Special rates for top ups are available.
Contact the team for further information:
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: (0)118 378 4030
Why Henley?
For 80 years, we’ve been using our understanding of the business landscape to shape future leaders and provide teams with the essential foundations they need to grow.
As one of the 1% of business schools in the world to hold triple-accredited status from the UK, European and US awarding bodies, we guarantee gold-standard teaching from our faculty of experts.
By partnering with us, your teams will benefit from cutting-edge insights, academic rigour, and a transformative learning experience.
Contact the team for further information:
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: (0)118 378 4030
Next available cohort dates (subject to demand)
Senior Leader Apprenticeship | Business Administration (+MBA)
|
Planned programme start date |
Nomination due date |
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2 September 2025 |
10 June 2025 |
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22 September 2025 |
30 June 2025 |
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21 October 2025 |
29 July 2025 |
Senior Leader Apprenticeship | Future Leaders (+MSc)
Planned programme start date |
Nomination due date |
3 September 2025 |
11 June 2025 |
24 September 2025 |
2 July 2025 |
21 October 2025 |
29 July 2025 |
MSc Digital and Technology Solutions
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Planned programme start date |
Nomination cut-off date |
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08 October 2025 |
16 July 2025 |
For cohort schedules:
Email: [email protected]
FAQ's
We've put together some frequently asked questions, but please contact your account manager if you have further queries or submit your questions here.
The UK government is planning changes to the Level 7 apprenticeship funding system as part of broader reforms to apprenticeships and skills development. The primary shift involves moving some Level 7 apprenticeships out of the scope of the current levy. This means businesses will need to fund more of these programmes themselves in the future.
Speak to your account manager, share this opportunity with your teams and nominate any employees who want to complete an apprenticeship so that they can enrol with a cohort before the funding changes take place (exact date TBC).
Apprentices must be employed by your organisation. This can include current employees as well as new team members recruited into the role.
- Senior Leader Apprenticeship | Business Administration learners typically have a degree and several years of management experience (a degree is not required if an applicant has more than 5 years management experience).
- Senior Leader Apprenticeship | Future Leaders programme may be early career employees identified as high potential.
Apprentices will build on their existing academic and professional skills with tailored modules that provide an in-depth understanding of strategic management and a range of subject areas that will support their development as senior leaders.
Both programmes combine personal development with collaborative group work and peer-based learning. We equip learners with cutting edge theory, tools and frameworks, which we ask them to apply to real-world challenges in the workplace.
The applied nature of the programmes helps learners to develop the skills required to make sound, evidence-based decisions in a real-world business context. You can find out more about the modules and course structure on the programme pages below.
We will be running cohorts throughout Summer and Autumn 2025, with nomination deadlines from now until September. Depending on demand, there may be further cohorts in Autumn 2025.
- The Senior Leader Apprenticeship | Future Leaders - Up to 21 months, including end-point assessment (EPA).
- The Senior Leader Apprenticeship | Business Administration - Up to 20 months, including end-point assessment (EPA).
- The MSc Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist - Up to 24 months, including end-point assessment (EPA).
After completing the apprenticeship programme, learners have the chance to progress to an MBA in Business Administration or an MSc in Management for Future Leaders.
Contact your account manager for details about the pricing options for these Masters awards.
Next steps
Join an Insight Sessions to meet members of the Henley apprenticeship team, find out more about course structure and timings, and ask questions about the application process.
Join an Insight Session
Every fortnight each programme has an Insight Session. Don’t miss out on the chance to develop leaders who can take your organisation to the next level. Colleagues thinking of starting their apprenticeship are encouraged to join to learn more about Henley’s Level 7 Apprenticeships and secure a place for your teams before the funding changes.
Designed to help prospective apprentices discover how a Henley Apprenticeship can be a transformative step in their career journey. During these events, our team will:
- Outline the key features of the programme
- Highlight career benefits
- Share success stories
We will also host a Q&A Session at the end, so bring your questions along. This is your opportunity to gain valuable insights and clarity about the next steps.