Operational Excellence for Managers

Apprenticeship · Level 3 Improvement Technician
Level 3
Remote delivery
1:1 Coaching
Workplace project
Downloadable resources

Give your frontline managers the problem-solving skills and improvement toolkit to drive measurable, lasting change — built around real Lean tools and real operations.

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Fully funded

via apprenticeship levy

14

months programme

9

live workshops

Who is this for?
Built for managers ready to lead operational excellence
Learning Outcomes
What you'll be able to do

Not just for improvement specialists

This programme has been deliberately designed for managers across any sector, combining Lean and Six Sigma tools with real leadership and management development. Built around practical problem-solving, not technical jargon.

Core360 ILM Management Certificate

A wraparound management qualification covering self-awareness, leading people, managing performance, and driving results, funded within the programme at no extra cost.

Skills you will build
Practical capabilities, not just awareness

Process mapping

Map workflows using SIPOC and Lean tools to expose waste and redesign how work gets done

Root cause analysis

Diagnose recurring problems with structured techniques including Pareto, histograms, and fishbone analysis

Data-driven decisions

Collect, analyse, and interpret operational data to identify trends and justify improvement actions

Change leadership

Guide your team through operational change using coaching, communication, and structured planning

Standards & compliance

Apply Six Sigma and ISO-aligned frameworks to keep improvement work consistent and auditable

Problem solving

Apply Plan-Do-Check-Act and experimentation techniques to find solutions that actually hold

Learning journey
9 remote workshops over 14 months

Understanding Your Role & Self-Development

Step into your identity and accountability as an improvement leader

Team Performance & Objective Management

Build high-performing teams and lead collaborative improvement activity

Standards, Compliance & Improvement Methods

Apply Six Sigma methodologies to real improvement opportunities

Strategic Management & Resources

Plan, prioritise, and manage resources for sustainable operational results

Change Management & Process Mapping

Map workflows, identify waste, and drive change with Lean tools

Data-Driven Decisions for Continuous Improvement

Turn operational data into clear insights and confident improvement actions

Problem Definition & Solutions

Diagnose root causes and apply structured problem-solving that holds

Managing Projects & Change with Impact

Navigate risk, lead change, and deliver projects that meet organisational goals

Wrap Up with Impact

Prepare your portfolio, project report, and professional discussion for End-Point Assessment

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Frequently asked questions

The programme runs across 9 workshops over 14 months, followed by end-point assessment.

The programme is fully funded for apprenticeship levy payers, meaning there is no direct cost to eligible employers. If your organisation does not pay the apprenticeship levy, you can still access significant funding for this programme. Speak to our team to check your organisation’s eligibility.

Yes, all 9 workshops are delivered remotely, making this programme accessible to learners across the UK without travel costs or disruption.

Learners achieve a qualification equivalent to a Level 3 Improvement Technician standard, recognised across the UK as a professional operational improvement credential.

This programme suits managers, team leaders, and operational professionals who are involved in improvement activity in their organisation. Learners must be employed and the employer must be eligible to use apprenticeship levy funding.

Core 360: Building Management Excellence is a series of masterclasses woven into the programme to develop the broader management behaviours. It is covering strategic planning, resource management, project delivery, and leading change. This is funded within the programme at no extra cost.

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0800 111 4992

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Our accreditations

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