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ILM Level 5 Leadership and Management Course Online – Heart of Worcestershire College

Cost£1,300.00
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

ILM Level 5 Leadership and Management Course. Study online, with monthly evening sessions delivered via Microsoft Teams. You study at your own pace, fitting learning around work and other commitments. The course takes around two years to complete. You attend one taught session per month and complete written assignments for each module. At the end, you give a final presentation to your peer group. You'll need a computer or laptop to take part. There are no formal entry requirements, but you'll complete an initial assessment before starting.

Who this course is for

This qualification is ideal for aspiring project managers, department leads, and practising middle managers who are ready to take the next step in their career. It is designed to strengthen your leadership capability, build real‑world management experience, and prepare you for the responsibilities of senior leadership roles.

Learners attend one taught session per month, with each module assessed through a written assignment.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements, however applicants are required to complete an initial assessment prior to acceptance on to the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your leadership style and strengthen your management capability.
  • You'll learn how to lead innovation and manage change in your organisation.
  • You'll build skills in planning, decision-making, and strategic thinking.
  • You'll practise communicating and presenting to professional audiences.
  • You'll explore how to manage and motivate teams effectively.
  • You'll gain experience applying management theory to real workplace situations.

How you will learn

Teaching takes place online via Microsoft Teams, one evening session per month. Each module is assessed through a written assignment. You should plan for around 10 hours of independent study per month alongside optional support sessions and online tutorials. At the end of the course, you attend campus to deliver a final presentation to your peer group. You'll need a computer or laptop to participate.

What you will need to bring

You'll need access to a computer or laptop to take part in online sessions. Please note there may be additional charges for textbooks, registration, and assignment fees. Heart of Worcestershire College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Operations manager. Lead day-to-day operations across a business or department.
  • Department manager. Manage a team and drive performance within a function.
  • Project manager. Plan and deliver projects from start to finish.
  • Senior team leader. Take on greater responsibility for people and outcomes.
  • Business development manager. Identify growth opportunities and lead strategy.
  • Regional manager. Oversee multiple sites or teams across an area.

What you could study next

  • ILM Level 7 Certificate or Diploma in Leadership and Management. The next step for those moving into senior or executive leadership roles.
  • Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership. Recognised for those pursuing chartered manager status.
  • A postgraduate qualification such as an MBA, if you want to combine management theory with broader business study.
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