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 20 weeks, you'll cover the core skills and knowledge behind effective team leading, from managing performance to communicating with your team. The course is open to adults aged 19 and over who are new to a team leading role or working toward one.
Who this course is for
The L2 Certificate in Team Leading 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
The L2 Certificate in Team Leading 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. All learners must be at least 19 years old.
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 set objectives and monitor performance within a team.
You'll develop skills in communicating clearly and professionally with team members.
You'll explore how to motivate a team and support individual development.
You'll understand how to manage conflict and handle difficult situations at work.
You'll learn about equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
You'll cover health, safety, and wellbeing responsibilities relevant to team leaders.
How you will learn
The course is delivered entirely online, so you study when it suits you. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks completed online. You submit work digitally and receive feedback throughout the 20 weeks. There are no exams to sit in person.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. University of Derby 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: manage a defined area or function within a business.
Shift Manager: lead a team across a specific shift or time period.
Floor Manager: coordinate staff and operations on a shop or warehouse floor.
Office Coordinator: organise team tasks and support a manager in an office setting.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Management: the natural next step if you want to move from team leader to a management role.
Level 3 Award in Leadership and Management (ILM or CMI): widely used by employers for supervisors moving into management.
Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership: suitable if you progress to a more senior management position and want a formal qualification to match.
