Arden University launches five new apprenticeship programmes

Arden University has launched five new apprenticeship programmes, aiming to help businesses make the most of the Apprenticeship Levy after recent Government changes to skills funding. 

The programmes include Level 3 Apprenticeships in HR Support and Business Administration, a Level 4 Apprenticeship in Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability, and two Level 4 Project Manager Apprenticeships, one in Business and one in Health and Care. 

These courses are now open for applications, with the first intake planned for November 2026.

There are also new funding opportunities for employers, such as an apprenticeship incentive of up to £2,000 for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and non-levy paying employers hiring eligible young apprentices aged 16 to 24. 

The new apprenticeships are designed to address a range of business skills shortages. 

The Level 3 HR Support Professional programme, called Future People Professional, will give learners the tools they need to deliver structured and confident HR practice. 

The Level 3 Business Administrator programme, Administration for Professional Practice, is focused on improving processes, communication and management in businesses. 

The Level 4 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner programme will give learners the skills and frameworks needed for challenges like reporting pressures, lack of internal ownership and net zero ambitions.