Free Level 5 Leadership and Management Training in Bury Saint Edmunds

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 5 Leadership and Management Training in Bury Saint Edmunds. Classes run at West Suffolk College, part-time during the day.

The course runs over one year and suits practising or aspiring middle managers. You'll study topics such as leading people, managing change, decision-making, and organisational performance. The course develops the strategic and operational skills needed at senior management level.

You'll complete an informal interview before starting, to make sure the course fits your development needs. You'll finish with a City and Guilds Award in Leadership and Management at Level 5.

Who this course is for

See website for details

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements but participants will normally be practising or aspiring middle managers who have the opportunity to meet the assessment demands and have a background that will enable them to benefit from the qualification. The possession of a Level 3 management qualification or other previous similar management development would be beneficial but not essential.

All potential candidates will need to complete an informal interview.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in leading and motivating teams.
  • You'll learn how to manage change within an organisation.
  • You'll practise strategic decision-making and problem-solving.
  • You'll explore how to manage and improve organisational performance.
  • You'll build skills in planning and resource management.
  • You'll develop your understanding of communication at a senior level.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at West Suffolk College. Learning is supported by work-based tasks and assignments that draw on your own management experience. Assessment is through written work and practical evidence linked to your role. An informal interview takes place before you start to confirm the course is the right fit.

What you will need to bring

West Suffolk College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Senior Manager, leads teams and sets direction across a business.
  • Operations Manager, oversees day-to-day business functions and performance.
  • Business Manager, manages resources, budgets, and staff in an organisation.
  • Department Manager, runs a specific function such as finance, HR, or logistics.
  • Team Leader, a stepping stone role for those building toward senior management.

What you could study next

  • Level 7 Award or Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership, for those moving into executive or director-level roles.
  • Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 7 Diploma, a professional qualification recognised for senior leadership careers.
  • A postgraduate qualification such as an MBA, suited to those with significant management experience who want to move into strategic leadership.

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