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ILM Level 3 Leadership and Management Training in Harrogate

Cost£1,599.00
Duration18 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

ILM Level 3 Leadership and Management Training. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while working in your role, building a portfolio of evidence from your day-to-day responsibilities. The course costs £1,599 including VAT, which covers all learning materials, assessments, and access to the Leader Study Pro platform.

The course covers people leadership, team management, communication, problem-solving, and performance management. It takes around 18 months to complete and involves around 1,010 hours of total study time. There are no formal entry requirements, though you'll need to be in a suitable role to gather workplace evidence.

You'll finish with the City and Guilds Extended Diploma in Leadership and Management Skills at Level 3.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal if you’re a team leader, supervisor, first-line manager or aspiring manager who wants the most comprehensive Level 3 leadership and management qualification available. It’s designed for people who need full coverage of the core skills required at this level - whether to support an apprenticeship, strengthen a promotion case, or build deep, practical confidence across every key area of people leadership. The Extended Diploma gives you the broadest foundation while remaining fully flexible around your working life.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements. The course is open to anyone aged 16 or over who has the opportunity to gather workplace evidence. VQ Solutions will confirm you’re in a suitable role (or realistic working environment) so you can successfully complete the portfolio.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in leading and motivating a team.
  • You'll learn how to manage performance and give effective feedback.
  • You'll practise planning and prioritising work across a team.
  • You'll build knowledge of communication techniques for different workplace situations.
  • You'll explore how to identify and solve problems in a management context.
  • You'll understand how to support team members' development and wellbeing.
  • You'll learn how to manage change and handle conflict at work.

How you will learn

You learn through your current job role. Assessment is by portfolio evidence drawn from your real workplace activities. You gather examples of your practice over the course of the programme. The Leader Study Pro platform supports your learning with materials and structured guidance throughout.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to be working in a role where you can gather evidence of leadership and management activities. VQ Solutions will confirm your role is suitable before you start. All learning materials and platform access are included in the course fee.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Team leader, manages day-to-day work and supports a small team.
  • First line manager, oversees frontline staff and reports to senior management.
  • Supervisor, coordinates shifts or workstreams in an operational setting.
  • Shift manager, leads a team across a specific shift or time period.
  • Operations coordinator, keeps processes running smoothly across departments.
  • Department manager, takes responsibility for a team within a larger organisation.

What you could study next

  • ILM Level 5 Certificate or Diploma in Operational Leadership and Management Skills, the natural next step for managers moving into more senior roles.
  • A Level 5 management apprenticeship, which builds on this qualification for those in eligible employment.
  • A foundation degree or degree in Business Management, for those looking to move into higher-level strategic roles.
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