Programme Overview
18-month programme + End Point Assessment | Nationally recognised qualification
Fully funded – there’s no cost to you as a learner. You’ll earn a real salary in a paid, full-time role from day one.
Designed for those working in or progressing into strategic people and capability roles, this programme equips you to lead, consult, and deliver learning and organisational change that drives performance and supports long-term growth.
Who It’s For
Perfect for experienced professionals in L&D, talent, or HR roles who want to deepen their impact. Whether you’re managing internal stakeholders, designing solutions to future-proof skills, or embedding learning into organisational culture, this programme gives you the frameworks, insight, and confidence to operate at a strategic level.
You may already be working as a Learning & Development Consultant, Business Partner, Talent Lead, or HR Advisor – or stepping up into one of those roles.
”Being a great L&D consultant means being part strategist, part change-maker. We’ll work with you to understand the business, speak the language of impact, and design learning experiences that stick.
Skills You’ll Build & What You’ll Learn
What You'll Learn
- Learn how to align learning needs with business goals and strategic priorities
- Understand key learning theories, delivery channels, and change management models
- Gain confidence in stakeholder engagement, project planning, and resource management
- Discover how to evaluate learning impact and communicate ROI
- Explore emerging tech, digital tools, and organisational learning trends
Skills You’ll Build
- Strategic needs analysis and organisational diagnostics
- Designing high-impact, inclusive learning solutions
- Managing third-party providers and L&D budgets
- Coaching, mentoring and action learning facilitation
- Building stakeholder relationships and consulting with impact
- Using data and insight to influence senior leadership
Qualification & Accreditation
You’ll gain the L&D Consultant / Business Partner Level 5 Apprenticeship, a nationally recognised qualification.
You may also complete Level 2 Maths & English Functional Skills, if required.
What the Programme Looks Like
A blended, wraparound learning experience designed to help you embed strategic thinking and business impact – with all your progress tracked and supported through our smart learning platform, Aptem.
What You Will Experience
- Monthly strategic learning sessions with experienced L&D practitioners
- 6–8 hours per week of off-the-job training
- Practical projects aligned with real organisational priorities
- 1:1 coaching, mentoring and feedback
- Online study and reflective learning via Aptem
- End Point Assessment to demonstrate strategic capability
Career Progression
Completion unlocks roles such as:
Or move into specialisms such as digital learning, coaching, DEI, or succession planning
Or prepare for higher-level strategic leadership programmes
Your Experience as a Futurist
At Diverse Futures, you’re not just starting a programme – you’re joining a movement. As a Futurist, you’ll grow in confidence, build skills that last, and be part of a community that believes in making a difference.
You’ll get access to enrichment opportunities, inspiring events, and a network of peers and alumni who’ve got your back. We’re a proud B Corp with a mission to open doors – and keep them open for those coming up behind.
With safeguarding and wellbeing built into every step, you’ll grow in a place that’s safe, supportive, and serious about your future.
Why Employers Choose Diverse Futures
Unlock your Team’s Potential:
- Apprentices bring fresh thinking and new learning practices to your organisation
- Tailored training ensures learning aligns with your culture, goals and values
- Fully funded through the Apprenticeship Levy — no extra cost to your business
Programme-Specific Benefits:
- Measurable improvement in learning ROI and stakeholder engagement
- Greater alignment between L&D, business objectives, and organisational strategy
- Future-ready people functions equipped to lead change
Who Can Apply
We believe talent is everywhere but opportunity isn’t.
We back young adults from low-income, diverse, and state school-educated backgrounds to break into industries they’ve historically been excluded from. We champion those already in work, helping them grow, upskill, and thrive.
Our programmes are inclusive and open to people at different stages of life and career. If you’re ready to show up and put in the work, you’re in the right place.
Depending on the level and employer requirements, our programmes are open to:
- School leavers aged 16+ (we’ll guide you if the role requires 18+)
- Career changers
- Jobseekers
- Current employees looking to upskill
To be eligible, you must:
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Have lived in the UK or EEA for the past 3 years
- Be in a role where you can apply your learning (we can help you find one)
- Not already hold a qualification in the same subject
- Not be studying another government-funded qualification
Your training is fully funded, and you’ll earn a salary while gaining real experience in a full-time role.
- We work with employers who value character, attitude, and aptitude to learn, not just CVs.
- We unlock potential so everyone has the chance to thrive.
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Key Insights
Who
Perfect for experienced professionals in L&D, talent, or HR roles who want to deepen their impact.
Career Progression
Completion unlocks roles such as:
Talent Manager • Head of L&D • Organisational Development Lead • People Partner
