Free Level 3 Team Leader Training. Study online at your own pace over around 9 months. You'll need to be working in a leadership or management role to complete the qualification, as the learning is grounded in your day-to-day practice. The course covers the skills and knowledge needed to lead teams and manage projects with clearly defined outcomes. It suits people stepping into line management for the first time, as well as those already managing a team who want a formal qualification to show for it.
Who this course is for
This qualification is suitable for those taking their first step into line management, as well as those who are
experienced in managing a team or a project with clearly-defined outcomes
Entry requirements
Learners will need to:
Be able to demonstrate working practice in leadership and management to achieve the qualification outcomes
Committed to attend all masterclasses and independent study
What you will learn
You'll develop techniques for leading and motivating a team effectively.
You'll learn how to set clear objectives and manage performance.
You'll build skills in planning and overseeing projects with defined outcomes.
You'll practise communication and decision-making in a management context.
You'll explore how to handle conflict and support team members through challenges.
You'll understand your responsibilities as a line manager, including accountability and delegation.
How you will learn
You'll study online, fitting learning around your working life. The qualification is work-based, so you'll draw on your real management practice to meet the assessment requirements. You'll need to attend masterclasses and complete independent study alongside your online learning. Assessment is through evidence of your working practice in leadership and management, demonstrating that you can apply your skills on the job.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to be in a role where you can demonstrate leadership and management practice, as the qualification is assessed through your working activity. Impact Futures The Urban Building will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Team Leader: leading a team day-to-day in any sector
Line Manager: managing staff performance and development
Supervisor: overseeing operations and frontline staff
Project Coordinator: managing projects with defined goals and timelines
Operations Manager: stepping up from team leadership to wider management
Department Manager: running a team within a larger organisation
What you could study next
City and Guilds Level 5 Diploma for Operational Leaders and Managers: the natural next step if you want to move into senior or strategic management roles.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care: relevant if you work in the care sector and want to progress to a registered manager role.
CMI or ILM Level 5 qualifications: widely used by employers for mid-level management development.
