Free Level 3 Leadership and Management Training. Study online at your own pace over 20 weeks. This City and Guilds Diploma covers the practical knowledge and skills you need to manage people and lead teams effectively. You can fit study around your existing work and commitments. The course is delivered entirely online, so there is no need to travel to a centre. It suits people moving into a management role or looking to develop their leadership skills further.
Who this course is for
Developing your leadership and management skills is an effective way to advance your career. The Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) is the UK's leading management awarding body, offering industry-leading qualifications, training programmes, and member services to help you lead and manage effectively.
The ILM Level 3 programme is tailored to equip you with practical knowledge and expertise necessary to excel in management roles across diverse industries. Enrolling in this course is a strategic move that can expedite your career growth and equip you with competencies that are highly valued by employers.
What you will learn
You'll develop skills to lead and motivate a team in a workplace setting.
You'll learn how to plan and prioritise workloads to meet objectives.
You'll understand how to communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
You'll explore approaches to problem-solving and decision-making in management contexts.
You'll learn how to manage performance and support team development.
You'll build knowledge of organisational structures and management responsibilities.
How you will learn
The course is delivered fully online, letting you study at a time and pace that suits you. Assessment is through written assignments and work-based tasks that you complete and submit online. You will apply what you learn to real management situations, drawing on your own workplace experience where relevant.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Burton and South Derbyshire College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Team leader, supervising and supporting a small team day to day
Operations manager, overseeing processes across a department or site
Department manager, managing staff and hitting business targets
Project coordinator, planning and delivering projects on time
Supervisor, leading frontline staff in retail, logistics, or services
Office manager, running the day-to-day operations of a business function
What you could study next
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management: the natural next step if you want to move into senior or middle management.
Level 3 or Level 5 CIPD Qualifications in People Management: worth considering if your management role has a strong HR focus.
Level 4 Award in Management: a shorter qualification that deepens specific management skills if a full Diploma is not your next step.
