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Free Level 2 Team Leading Training in Derby

CostFREE
Duration26 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Team Leading Course in Derby. Classes run at Derby College Hudson Building, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. Over 26 weeks, you'll cover the core principles of team leading: managing performance, handling conflict, communicating at work, and understanding equality and diversity. No formal entry requirements. An interview is part of the enrolment process.

Who this course is for

All businesses need good leaders in order to be successful, and an effective team leader will make sure that their team is happy and motivated within the workplace.This course will develop and enhance your practical skills in order to become a successful team leader and improve morale within the 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.The qualification is aimed at learners 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.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course but a good understanding of both written and spoken English, as well as knowledge of using IT equipment, will be useful.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the core principles of team leading and what makes a team work well.
  • You'll learn how to manage performance and handle conflict in the workplace.
  • You'll develop skills in communicating work-related information clearly and effectively.
  • You'll explore equality and diversity principles and how they apply at work.
  • You'll gain an understanding of how businesses operate and what drives success.
  • You'll learn how to support and develop the people in a team.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Derby College Hudson Building. The course is split into eight units covering team leading principles, business understanding, communication, performance management, conflict, and equality. Learning is delivered through taught sessions and coursework-based assessment. An interview is required before you start, and the course runs over 26 weeks part-time.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Derby College Hudson Building will confirm anything else you need before you start. A basic working knowledge of written and spoken English, and familiarity with IT equipment, will be useful.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Team leader: supervise and support a small team day-to-day.
  • Shift supervisor: oversee staff and operations during a shift.
  • Section manager: manage a department or area within a business.
  • Office coordinator: organise workflows and support a team in an office setting.
  • Retail supervisor: lead a team on the shop floor.
  • Customer service team leader: manage a customer-facing team.

What you could study next

A natural next step is the Level 3 Award, Certificate, or Diploma in Management or Leadership, which goes deeper into managing people, budgets, and strategy. If you're working in a specific sector, a Level 3 NVQ in Management may align more closely with your role. For those aiming toward senior management, a Level 5 qualification in Management and Leadership (such as a CMI or ILM Diploma) is a longer-term option worth exploring.

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