Free Level 2 Team Leading Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your job and other commitments. Over 16 weeks, you'll cover the core skills of team leading: motivating people, communicating with a team, managing performance, and supporting colleagues through change. The course suits people stepping into a team leader role for the first time, as well as those already leading a team who want a formal qualification to show for it.
Who this course is for
This course is designed for those who wish to gain further skills to develop their careers and progress in the workplace. It is suitable for anyone who is new to a team leading role, or those who are hoping to become a team leader as they advance their careers.
You will develop and improve your practical skills in order to become a successful team leader with the ability to improve the morale within a workplace. So whether you are hoping to progress to a team leading role in the future, or want more knowledge about how to progress in a current position, this qualification is the perfect place for you to start.
This is an online course. You will receive your welcome email with further details within 48 hours of enrolment. Once you have enrolled, you will be asked to provide a copy of an official form of ID, such as passport, before receiving your login details.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to motivate and support the people in your team.
You'll understand how to set clear goals and monitor performance.
You'll develop skills in communicating with your team and with managers above you.
You'll explore how to manage conflict and handle difficult situations at work.
You'll learn how to plan and prioritise workloads within a team.
You'll understand your responsibilities around equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
You'll gain knowledge of health, safety, and welfare obligations relevant to team leaders.
How you will learn
This is a distance learning course. You study entirely online, logging in when it suits you. Assessment is based on written assignments and knowledge-based tasks completed through the online platform. You work through the course materials at your own pace within the 16-week timeframe. Once enrolled, you'll receive login details by email within 48 hours, after providing a copy of official ID such as a passport.
What you will need to bring
You'll need a valid form of photo ID (such as a passport) to verify your identity when you enrol. Burton and South Derbyshire College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Team Leader: supervise and support a small team in any sector.
Shift Supervisor: oversee staff and operations during a shift.
Section Manager: manage a defined area or department within a business.
Floor Supervisor: lead frontline staff in retail, hospitality, or logistics.
Coordinator: organise tasks and people across a project or service.
Senior Administrator: take on team responsibilities within an office setting.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award or Certificate in Leadership and Management (ILM or CMI): the natural next step if you want to move into a more senior management role.
Level 3 Diploma in Management: broader coverage of management practice, useful for those taking on larger teams or departmental responsibility.
Level 3 NVQ in Management: a work-based qualification that assesses your management skills in your actual job role.
