The BPIF has launched its Graduate Management Programme for professionals in print and media. 160 people attended a one-day event in London at the end of April to have the programme explained in detail and to meet the course mentors.
The programme has been developed with input from across the industry supply chain to provide managers and technical specialists with a personal and professional development plan. It is aimed at key personnel who are committed to developing their skills and knowledge across all aspects of management. Whilst the content is tailored to the print and media industry, the learning and qualifications are transferable to other sectors.
This bespoke programme is scheduled over two years to allow learners to actively contribute to continual performance improvement within their organisation whilst continuing their full time roles. The programme consists of eight compulsory modules and eight optional modules. Learners will have access to the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and support from their mentors.
Once all modules are completed the learners will achieve The Institute of Leadership and management (ILM) Level 5 Diplomas in Management (NVQ) and Principles of Leadership & Management (VRQ). The ILM is a leadership and management qualifications body, and the qualification is nationally recognised and equivalent to foundation degree level.
The programme is being jointly funded with the assistance of the Government’s Employer Ownership Programme (EOP).
Kathy Woodward, CEO of the BPIF, said: “The response to the launch of the programme has been fantastic. We have over 250 delegates signed up to the programme and are well on our way to creating a real cross-company forum for young managers. The breadth of companies participating and the support from every level of management has excelled my expectations, thank you to everyone involved.”
In the last month the BPIF has held three major knowledge transfer events: Media Market Place exhibition in the North; BOSS Young Managers Forum in the Midlands; and the Graduate Management Programme launch in London.’
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