Supply Chain Leadership Professional Degree Apprenticeship (Levels 4-6)
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Develop Strategic Leaders.
Drive End-to-End Supply Chain Excellence
In partnership with Leeds Trinity University
We’re proud to be the UK’s leading provider of the Supply Chain Degree Apprenticeship, delivered in partnership with Leeds Trinity University. We led the original trailblazer group that developed the programme, and we were the first in the UK to deliver it – supporting the very first graduates in the country. That pioneering spirit continues to shape our delivery, with a strong emphasis on practical application, business value, and real-world relevance.
What makes us different is that our programme is taught by industry professionals with real experience across procurement, logistics, warehousing, and operations. They bring practical insight into every session, making learning relevant and directly applicable.
Our work-based approach means learners apply what they’re learning straight into their roles, solving real business challenges and able to adapt from any kind of disruption. This ensures that every business sees a return on investment – through improved performance, smarter decision-making, and meaningful results that support long-term growth.
Empower your future leaders
In today’s complex global economy, supply chains are strategic assets – and your people are your greatest competitive advantage. The Supply Chain Leadership Professional Degree Apprenticeship is designed to turn experienced employees into forward-thinking, commercially aware supply chain leaders. Your team won’t just learn, they’ll lead real change, from day one.
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Degree Apprenticeship information
Duration
42 months
Format
In-person & virtual/hybrid
Workshops
Up to 12 days per year
Start Dates
January, February, May, September and October
Funding
Apprenticeship Levy or SME co-investment
Degree Awarded
BSc (Hons) Professional Practice in Supply Chain Leadership
Application deadline
6 weeks before the due start date
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Supply Chain Leadership Professional Degree Apprenticeship (Levels 4–6)
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BSc (Hons) Leading Digital Transformation for Sustainable Supply Chains Degree Apprenticeship (Levels 4–6)
A practical apprenticeship designed for employees developing their capability across supply chain and procurement.
Learners develop knowledge and skills across areas including procurement, customer service, supply chain risk, forecasting, production planning, distribution, data, continuous improvement and responding to change. The programme combines structured learning with workplace activity and a business improvement project.
Ideal for: Early-career employees, operational teams and employees moving into supply chain or procurement roles.
A degree-level pathway designed to develop strategic supply chain leaders with the knowledge, commercial awareness and leadership capability to manage increasingly complex supply chain environments.
Delivered in partnership with Leeds Trinity University, the programme combines academic learning with workplace projects and practical application. Core areas include supply chain operations, strategy and planning, demand forecasting, network design, logistics, inventory, technology, global trade, sustainability, finance and leadership.
Ideal for: Experienced supply chain professionals, high-potential employees and future strategic leaders.
A specialist degree apprenticeship, delivered in partnership with the University of West London, focused on the future of supply chain leadership, combining strategic supply chain management with digital transformation and sustainability.
The programme covers areas including capacity planning, forecasting and procurement, warehousing and inventory, project management, geopolitical challenges, digital transformation, financial analysis and sustainable supply chain optimisation.
Ideal for: Organisations developing digitally capable, sustainability-focused supply chain leaders and preparing their workforce for future operating models.
Is this programme right for your organisation?
This degree-level apprenticeship is ideal for:
- Experienced professionals already working within supply chain roles
- High-potential employees preparing to move into senior or strategic leadership positions
- Organisations seeking to grow leadership capability from within
Whether you’re nurturing future directors or building resilience across your operations, this programme delivers measurable business value.
Why choose the supply chain leadership degree?
This integrated apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to:
- Build critical leadership capabilities in supply chain strategy, sustainability, global logistics, and digital innovation
- Apply learning to real-world business challenges, bringing immediate ROI
- Encourage cross-functional collaboration across departments and supply chain touchpoints
- Enhance succession planning, employee retention, and engagement
What will learners gain?
Graduates of this programme emerge with advanced skills in:
- Strategic supply chain leadership
- Supplier relationship & risk management
- Digital supply chain transformation
- Sales & operations planning
- Network design & inventory optimisation
- Commercial acumen and financial fluency
- Team leadership and stakeholder influence
Overall, by the end of the programme, participants earn a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management and the confidence to lead with vision.
Every module is taught by our experienced supply chain professionals and work-based tutors,
bringing personal experience and perspectives that you won’t find anywhere else. Learning is supported by a variety of online tasks and independent research activities that can be undertaken in the workplace.
Core topics
include; Supply chain operations, sales and operational planning, demand planning and forecasting, network design, legislation, warehouse and inventory, logistics, technology, global trade, organisational strategy and finance.
Dedicated Courses
Our courses have already been tailored to the degree apprenticeship and we are part of the group that has designed and written the standard.
10 Days Offsite Per Year
The degree apprenticeship is available to those working in the supply chain or interested in a career in supply chain and will only require around 10 days at the Supply Chain Academy per year.
Approved Levy Spend
As approved apprenticeship providers any degree apprenticeship training booked through us can be offset against your Growth & Skills levy.
