Level 3 Leadership and Management Course in Derby. Classes run at Derby College Hudson Building, part-time during the day. The course runs over 52 weeks and covers the practical skills, knowledge, and behaviours needed for first-line management and supervisory roles. You'll explore people-centred leadership, effective communication, wellbeing at work, and data-driven decision-making. The level 3 leadership and management classes are designed so you can apply what you learn directly in your own workplace. You'll sit an initial assessment and interview before starting, to make sure the programme is the right fit.
Who this course is for
This course is aimed at practising or aspiring first line managers, team leaders and supervisors. The qualification develops management skills and equips participants with the knowledge and abilities they need to succeed in a team leading or supervisory role.The ILM Level 3 Certificate in Leadership and Management is a 20-week programme available on an afternoon or evening basis.
Entry requirements
Ideally you should be a practising or aspiring supervisor/manager. Applicants who are new to the course must take a numeracy and literacy Level 2 initial assessment test and an interview to ensure that the programme is suitable for them.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical skills for leading and motivating a team.
You'll learn how to manage workplace relationships and handle conflict.
You'll explore effective communication techniques for supervisory roles.
You'll study approaches to employee wellbeing and people-centred leadership.
You'll build knowledge of data-driven decision-making in a management context.
You'll understand how to support change and sustainability within a team.
You'll apply your learning directly to your own workplace role.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered face-to-face at Derby College Hudson Building on a part-time daytime schedule. Learning is practical and applied, drawing on your own workplace experience. Assessment is through work-based assignments and tasks that you complete in the context of your role. An interview takes place before you start, and you'll complete a numeracy and literacy initial assessment at Level 2.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Derby College Hudson Building will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Team Leader: supervise and support a small team day-to-day.
Supervisor: oversee staff performance and workflow in your department.
Project Officer: coordinate tasks and people across a defined project.
Shift Manager: manage operations and staff across a shift pattern.
Foreperson: lead a frontline team in a trade or production setting.
Office Manager: run the day-to-day operations of a business function.
What you could study next
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (City and Guilds or CMI): the next step if you want to move into middle or senior management.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Management: a work-based qualification that complements the Certificate with assessed on-the-job competence.
Level 5 Management and Leadership Apprenticeship: combines work and study for those already in a management role and looking to formalise their skills.
