Equip your leaders with the knowledge, skills, and network needed to drive change.

This flexible, career-friendly programme—delivered in partnership with Cranfield School of Management—empowers experienced professionals to step into bold leadership roles without stepping away from their careers.

Our challenging curriculum equips future leaders with the tools to break out of their comfort zones, blending academic insights with practical know-how to take the lead on innovation and drive real impact towards your business’ goals.

Who is this programme for?

Leaders with mid-to-senior level experience who want to enhance their leadership skills, and are already working in line management roles where they are responsible for:

  • Supporting, managing and developing team members
  • Managing projects and delivering operational plans
  • Planning and monitoring workloads
  • Building relationships internally and externally.

What will they learn?

This programme delivers practical skills to tackle the toughest challenges in leadership. Learners will develop skills in:

  • Innovation: Responding and adapting to disruptive technologies, and creating a culture that encourages creativity, change, and implementation of new solutions.
  • Strategic thinking: Setting overall strategic vision and encouraging employees’ buy in, considering market trends and internal capabilities aligned with business goals.
  • Risk management: Leading on the identification, management and monitoring of risks and opportunities which could affect business or departmental performance.
  • Communication and crisis management 

 

Key facts

Level
7
Qualification
MBA, PgDip
Duration
28 months
Provider
Cranfield University in partnership with Grant Thornton
Entry requirements
Minimum of five years of post-qualification work experience, and a professional qualification or demonstration of high levels of achievement, exceptional career progression, or evidence of leadership potential.
Schedule
Delivered in two stages: the Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship, followed by the Executive MBA.
Delivery
A combination of engaging in-person classes, team-based projects, case studies, and digital simulations are supported by dedicated apprenticeship tutors, course directors, and module leaders.
Assessment
Exams, written projects, and presentations.
Fees and funding
£27,650. Part I fully funded by the Apprenticeship Levy.

Key benefits

Fast-track your high performers

Develop strategic decision makers who feel confident to take on greater responsibilities, futureproofing both their team and the business with new skills.

Tackle challenges with fresh thinking

A flexible part-time schedule helps learners balance work and study, so they can start implementing new skills and ways of working while they train.

Retain your top talent

Show your leaders that you’re committed to their long-term development by investing in both their technical and interpersonal skills.

OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH CRANFIELD

Leadership development heritage with a powerful industry connection 

Our partnership with Cranfield University is built on a shared commitment to developing bold, forward-thinking leaders capable of navigating complexity and driving meaningful change.

Cranfield’s global reputation for specialist postgraduate education and leadership development aligns seamlessly with Grant Thornton’s practical expertise and deep understanding of the challenges facing modern organisations. Together, we blend academic rigour with real-world relevance, creating impactful learning experiences that go beyond the classroom.

Why Cranfield?

  • Triple accredited – Cranfield is among an elite group of schools worldwide that hold the triple accreditation of: AACSB International(the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), AMBA (the Association of MBAs) and EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System).
  • A global perspective - Cranfield is the only UK business school to be part of the prestigious EMBA Consortium for Global Business Innovation, a collaboration of leading international institutions dedicated to shaping future global business leaders.
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    “The Senior Leader Apprenticeship with Cranfield School of Management in partnership with Grant Thornton developed my thinking to take a more strategic outlook within my organisation. It also helped me build confidence and networks across my organisation and externally. It really pushed me out of my comfort zone – a truly transformational programme.”
    Amandeep Jethwa Senior Finance Manager, Barnardo’s

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