Name: Claudia Scott
Role: Education Coordinator
Organisation: CHEC
Apprenticeship: Level 4 Associate Project Manager
Developing Skills That Deliver in the Real World
Claudia chose the Level 4 Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship to continue developing professionally while working full-time in a project-focused role.
“I wanted to keep progressing academically while also building practical skills I could use in my day-to-day work,” she explains.
The programme offered the ideal balance - combining structured learning with real-world application. It enabled Claudia to strengthen her ability to manage projects effectively, while opening future career opportunities within CHEC.
Navigating Change and Staying Focused
Claudia’s apprenticeship journey was far from straightforward.
During the programme, she experienced redundancy, took 12 months of maternity leave, and transitioned into a newly created role within a completely new organisation and sector. Alongside this, her original training provider went into liquidation before she transferred to Realise.
Despite these challenges, Claudia remained focused and committed to completing her qualification.
Applying Learning to Create Immediate Impact
Through the apprenticeship, Claudia has applied a wide range of project management principles directly into her role.
She has strengthened her ability to:
“The apprenticeship has helped me bring more structure to how I approach my work and improved how I manage projects and day-to-day activities.”
Her ability to adapt quickly in a new role and sector has also been underpinned by the skills developed during the programme, including continuous improvement and resilience.
Driving Better Ways of Working
The impact of Claudia’s learning has extended beyond her individual role.
By introducing improved planning and prioritisation approaches, she has helped create greater clarity around timelines, expectations, and task management across her team.
This has resulted in:
Growing Confidence and Unlocking Opportunity
Completing the apprenticeship has given Claudia greater confidence in her role and her capabilities.
“Having a recognised qualification to support my experience has made a big difference. It’s given me the confidence to take on new responsibilities at work.”
Advice for Future Apprentices
Claudia encourages others to approach an apprenticeship with an open mindset:
“Stay organised, manage your time well, and make the most of the all support available - it’s a great opportunity for both personal and professional development.”
Outcome in Focus
Claudia’s journey highlights the real impact of applied learning - even in the face of significant change. By combining resilience with practical skill development, she has strengthened both her own performance and the effectiveness of her team.
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Claudia’s journey demonstrates how apprenticeships can support professional growth, build confidence, and deliver tangible benefits for both individuals and organisations. Whether you're looking to develop existing talent, strengthen leadership capability, or create new progression opportunities within your workforce, Realise can help.
Get in touch with the team at Realise to find out more about our apprenticeship programmes and how we can support your people to develop the skills that drive real business impact.