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Invest in Your Future Leaders: Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship programme (CMDA)
As a small or medium-sized enterprise, your people are your greatest asset — and Nottingham Business School at Nottingham Trent University is here to help you unlock their full potential. NTU’s Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship (CMDA) offers SMEs a powerful, cost-effective way to develop confident, capable managers from within — and it’s backed by an Ofsted Outstanding rating for apprenticeship provision.
What Is the CMDA?
The CMDA is a Level 6 programme that blends academic study with practical experience. Delivered by NTU’s triple-crown accredited Nottingham Business School, it leads to:
- A BA (Hons) in Management
- Chartered Manager status from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
- Enhanced leadership, strategic thinking, and operational skills
Why NTU’s CMDA Stands Out
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, NTU’s apprenticeship programmes are recognised for:
- Exceptional teaching and learner support
- Strong employer collaboration
- Real-world impact and career progression
- A culture of ambition, inclusion, and achievement
This means your employees receive top-tier training — and your business benefits from immediate, measurable results.
Why It Works for SMEs
Apprenticeships aren’t just for big corporations. For SMEs, they’re a smart way to:
- Grow your own talent – develop future leaders who understand your business
- Boost retention – apprentices are more likely to stay and progress
- Maximise your levy or access funding – no tuition fees, and support is available for non-levy payers
- Drive innovation – apprentices bring fresh thinking and apply learning immediately
SMEs who invest in apprenticeships often see stronger performance, better staff engagement, and a more resilient business.
Flexible, Accessible, Impactful
NTU’s CMDA is delivered part-time through block release, minimising disruption to your operations. Apprentices apply their learning directly to your business challenges, creating value from day one.
Applications are open for January 2026. NTU offers tailored support to help SMEs navigate funding, recruitment, and onboarding.
Learn more at Level 6 Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship Online Briefing | Nottingham Trent University or register for our on-line briefing on Monday 24th November 2025 at 1230-1330
Let NTU — an Ofsted Outstanding provider — help you build the leadership your business deserves.
Or for any specific enquiries, please contact Lindsay Crichton at [email protected]