Free ILM Level 5 Leadership and Management Course in Bury Saint Edmunds – West Suffolk College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free ILM Level 5 Leadership and Management Course in Bury Saint Edmunds. Classes run at West Suffolk College, part-time during the day, over one year.

The course suits practising or aspiring middle managers. You'll study strategic thinking, leading people, managing change, and making decisions at a senior level. A Level 3 management qualification is helpful but not required. You'll have an informal interview to confirm the course is right for you.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management.

Who this course is for

See website for details

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements but participants will normally be practising or aspiring middle managers who have the opportunity to meet the assessment demands and have a background that will enable them to benefit from the qualification. The possession of a Level 3 management qualification or other previous similar management development would be beneficial but not essential.

All potential candidates will need to complete an informal interview.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in leading and motivating teams effectively.
  • You'll learn how to manage change within an organisation.
  • You'll build knowledge of strategic planning and decision-making.
  • You'll explore how to manage resources, budgets, and performance.
  • You'll understand how to communicate and influence at a senior level.
  • You'll learn how to develop yourself and others as a manager.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom sessions at West Suffolk College. Assessment is through written assignments and work-based projects that draw on your own management role or experience. You'll apply what you learn directly to real situations in your workplace. The informal interview before you start helps shape your learning plan.

What you will need to bring

West Suffolk College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Operations Manager, oversees day-to-day business operations at a senior level.
  • Senior Manager, leads teams and drives strategy across a department or organisation.
  • Project Manager, plans and delivers projects within budget and on time.
  • Business Manager, manages performance and resources across a business unit.
  • Team Leader, a stepping stone role for those building toward senior management.

What you could study next

  • Level 7 Diploma in Leadership and Management, the next step for those aiming at director or executive roles.
  • Chartered Management Institute Level 7 qualification, suited to senior leaders seeking chartered status.
  • MBA (Master of Business Administration), a postgraduate degree at Level 7 for those wanting broader business leadership credentials, typically requiring relevant work experience alongside study.

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