Digital Product Manager

PLEASE NOTE: To be eligible for an Apprenticeship programme, learners must be:

• 16 or over
• Living in England
• Not in full-time education

The Digital Product Manager Apprenticeship is an 18-month programme that will equip learners with the skills and knowledge they need to become a successful digital product manager. They will learn how to:

• Run research and discovery to develop products that deliver value.
• Understand the user experience and design process.
• Develop and manage product requirements.
• Work with cross-functional teams to deliver products on time and on budget.
• Measure and improve the success of products.

Apprentices will be able to move forward in their roles taking on more responsibility and more complex tasks related to Product Management. This programme is specifically aligned to The Institute for Apprenticeships’ Occupational Profile for Digital Product Manager Level 4.

How will I be taught?

As an apprentice, you are entitled to 20% of your working time off for studying. This will be agreed between your employer, you and us – we can advise how best to do this.

Our blended approach is highly work-based – you will spend 80% of your time in the programme on the job, actively applying what you’ve learned right away in the workplace.

You’ll spend the other 20% in off-the-job learning, which includes classroom sessions, digital learning activities, and learning and development activities at your workplace outside your normal day-to-day working duties.

You will be equipped to work in a range of roles including digital product manager, associate and junior product manager.

The Digital Product Manager Level 4 programme overview

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Digital Learning Consultant

Your Digital Learning Consultant will be your primary contact, supporting you in the successful progression and completion of your apprenticeship.

Your Digital Learning Consultant will support you in reviewing your progress and collecting evidence of your practice at work to integrate into your module assessments and final endpoint project/assessment. They are also a point of contact for queries, concerns, or general support.

Your Digital Learning Consultant can help you with:

• Coaching and supporting work-based learning activities.
• Reviewing your progress with your apprenticeship portfolio progress.
• Help with achieving your EPA Advice and guidance on mitigating (extenuating) circumstances processes and potential breaks in learning.

Workplace Mentor

A Workplace Mentor will be appointed by your employer and typically would be someone you work with. Your workplace mentor will be familiar with the apprenticeship programme and its workplace requirements. They will facilitate the workplace learning opportunities to enable you to meet the requirements of the degree apprenticeship standard.

QA Welfare Services

Our Student Welfare Team is on hand to assist you throughout your studies. Some apprenticeship learners have additional learning needs which the Welfare Team can assist with, or they might help you with personal circumstances that are affecting your studies.

Entry requirements for this programme are as follows:

• Level 3 Qualification (Apprenticeship/1 x A Level in any subject/BTEC etc.) 
• OR equivalent work experience (typically 2 years in a relevant role) 
  PLUS 
• 5 x GCSE’s including English & Maths at Grade 4 (C) or above .

Fees & finance

There is no cost to you as an apprentice. Apprenticeships are fully funded by the Apprenticeship Levy through your employer.

If you’re an employer, the total funding for this programme is 18k.

Expenses for travel to QA centres should be covered by the employer.

Find out more about the Apprenticeship Levy and other funding options.

What is Digital by Design?

Digital by Design (DxD) is our unique approach to learning design, with a blended delivery model combining tech, content and support to create a superior learner experience.

This blend of cutting-edge technology, engaging content, compelling design, dedicated, easy to access learner support brings ‘training’ up to date for the digital age.

Its purpose is to create the best possible experience for learners, helping them to deliver meaningful impact to your business, faster. This translates into greater career success, and helps to futureproof organisations for digital transformation.

Cloud Academy

Courses delivered on DxD also offer access to our world leading learning platform, Cloud Academy.

With over 10,000 hours of training, cutting-edge labs and sandboxed environments, Cloud Academy allows Degree Apprentices to learn by doing, building their confidence and competencies, without the risks of working in a live system.