Level 3 Leadership and Management Training. Study online at your own pace over 20 weeks. Course fees will vary depending on your circumstances, so it may be free for some learners and fees may apply for others. This leadership and management training course covers the principles and skills needed to take on management responsibilities and lead a team. You'll work toward a City and Guilds Level 3 leadership and management training qualification, studying flexibly around your existing commitments. To enrol, you'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language, English Literature, or Maths, or a Distinction or Merit in a relevant Level 2 Diploma.
Who this course is for
The Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management is ideal for professional looking to progress into junior management. This course will allow you to understand the skills needed to deal with management responsibilities and gain the necessary confidence to become a leader.
Entry requirements
Level 2 vocational qualification or Level 2 qualification in English and Maths.
What you will learn
You'll understand the core responsibilities of a manager in a workplace setting.
You'll develop knowledge of leadership styles and when to apply them.
You'll learn how to motivate and support a team effectively.
You'll explore how to communicate clearly as a leader.
You'll understand how to manage performance and set objectives.
You'll build knowledge of problem-solving and decision-making in a management context.
How you will learn
You'll study online, working through course materials at a pace that suits you. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that you complete and submit online. There are no exams. Your work is assessed against the qualification criteria for the City and Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Bank Colleges will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Team leader, supervising day-to-day work across a small team
Junior manager, taking on operational management responsibilities
Supervisor, overseeing staff performance and workflow
Section manager, managing a department or shift
Operations coordinator, supporting management of business processes
Office manager, running administrative functions and line-managing staff
What you could study next
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management, for those moving into middle or senior management roles
Level 3 or Level 5 CIPD Qualification in People Management, if you want to move into HR or people development
Level 4 Certificate in Leadership and Management, a natural next step to deepen your management knowledge and skills
