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Free Level 3 Leadership and Management Training in Telford

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Leadership and Management Training in Telford. Classes run at Telford College, part-time during the day.

The course is open to adults who do not yet hold a Level 3 qualification. It may also be free if you are earning below the National Living Wage or are currently unemployed. You'll study over one year, covering topics such as leading teams, managing performance, planning and organising work, and communicating with stakeholders. The course suits anyone balancing study with other commitments.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Diploma in Leadership and Management.

Who this course is for

Adult

Entry requirements

Have a qualification lower than a level 3 diploma or 2 A levels/4 AS levels. In April 2021, the Government launched the Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs offer. This policy gives adults without a Level 3 qualification the chance to gain their first level 3 qualification for free. Eligibility for the offer has been expanded so that any adult in England who is earning under the National Living Wage annually (£18,525 in FY2022-23) or are unemployed will

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in leading and motivating a team.
  • You'll learn how to manage performance and give feedback.
  • You'll plan and organise workloads effectively.
  • You'll practise clear communication with colleagues and stakeholders.
  • You'll understand how to manage change within a team or organisation.
  • You'll build knowledge of budgeting and resource management.
  • You'll learn how to identify and solve problems at work.

How you will learn

You'll attend daytime classes at Telford College. Learning is delivered in the classroom through group activities, discussions, and tutor-led sessions. Assessment is through written assignments and work-based tasks that reflect real management situations. Your tutor will support you throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Telford College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Team leader, oversees a small team day to day.
  • Supervisor, manages staff performance and schedules.
  • First line manager, bridges frontline staff and senior management.
  • Shift manager, coordinates operations across a shift.
  • Project officer, supports planning and delivery of projects.

What you could study next

  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management, a natural next step for those moving into middle management.
  • Level 3 or Level 5 CIPD qualification, suited to those moving into HR or people management roles.
  • Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 5 Diploma, recognised by employers for senior management development.
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