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 11 months, you'll cover the core skills of team leading: motivating people, managing performance, communicating with your team, and supporting day-to-day operations. This free team leading course for adults is open to anyone aged 19 or over who lives in England. A level 2 team leading qualification like this is a recognised step toward supervisory and management roles.
Who this course is for
This course will develop and improve your practical skills in order to become a successful team leader and improve the morale within a workplace.This nationally recognised 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.This course is delivered online. Studying via distance learning means you can choose when and where you study. All of our award-winning, online learning resources are of the highest quality and are designed to be engaging and interactive to keep you focused on your learning at all times.
Entry requirements
Learners must be aged 19+ and live in England to qualify for funding.
What you will learn
You'll understand the responsibilities of a team leader and what effective leadership looks like in practice.
You'll learn how to motivate team members and support morale in the workplace.
You'll develop skills in planning and allocating work across a team.
You'll explore how to communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues and managers.
You'll learn how to monitor team performance and give constructive feedback.
You'll understand how to handle conflict and difficult situations within a team.
You'll cover equality, diversity, and inclusion as they apply to team leadership.
How you will learn
The course is delivered entirely online through distance learning, so you study in your own time without attending a centre. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that you complete and submit online. You work through the material at your own pace across the 11-month course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Herefordshire College Hereford will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Team leader: supervise and support a small team day to day
Supervisor: oversee staff performance and workflow in any sector
Section manager: coordinate a department or operational area
Shift manager: lead a team across a specific shift or rota
Office coordinator: manage admin processes and support colleagues
Customer service team leader: lead frontline service staff
What you could study next
Level 3 Award, Certificate or Diploma in Management: the next step if you want to move into a more senior management role. Qualifications from CMI or ILM are well regarded by employers.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Management: a work-based route that assesses your management skills on the job, useful if you're already in a supervisory position.
Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration: broadens your skills across business operations alongside leadership.
