Free Level 3 Principles of Management and Leadership Course in Bedford. Classes run at Bedford College, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. Over 3 months, you'll cover the core skills and knowledge that team leaders and managers need, from understanding your own management style to motivating and supporting a team. The course follows the CMI framework, which carries real weight with employers in management and leadership roles.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles of management and leadership and how they apply in practice.
You'll examine different management styles and when to use them.
You'll learn how to set objectives and plan work for a team.
You'll develop your understanding of how to motivate and support people at work.
You'll look at how to communicate effectively as a manager or team leader.
You'll consider how to manage performance and give constructive feedback.
You'll build your awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion in a management context.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Bedford College during the day. Learning is delivered through tutor-led teaching, group discussion, and guided study. Assessment is through written assignments that apply management and leadership principles to workplace scenarios. There are no exams. Your tutor will give feedback on your work throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bedford College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Team Leader: supervise and support a team day-to-day
Supervisor: oversee staff and coordinate tasks in your department
Section Manager: manage a defined area or function within a business
Office Manager: run administrative operations and lead support staff
Department Coordinator: organise workflows and support a management team
Shift Manager: lead a team across a specific shift or time period
What you could study next
CMI Level 5 Certificate or Diploma in Management and Leadership: the natural next step if you move into a middle management role or want to deepen your management credentials.
Level 3 or Level 5 CIPD Qualifications in People Management: worth considering if your management role has a strong HR or people-development focus.
ILM Level 3 or Level 5 Award or Certificate in Leadership and Management: another respected route for practising managers looking to formalise their skills.
