Level 5 BTEC Diploma for Managers and Leaders Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while working in an operations or departmental manager role, applying your learning directly to your job. The course covers the technical knowledge and transferable skills that underpin effective management and leadership performance. It typically takes 15 months to complete. This is the Pearson Edexcel level 5 btec diploma for managers and leaders qualification, recognised by employers as a serious management credential.
Who this course is for
The BTEC Level 5 Diploma for Managers and Leaders is for learners who are working, or who are intending to work in, an operations/departmental manager job role. The course gives learners the opportunity to: develop the technical knowledge and understanding that underpins competence in the stated job role, learn about a range of transferable skills and professional attributes that support successful performance in the workplace, achieve a nationally-recognised Level 5 qualification, develop confidence and readiness for the apprenticeship end-point assessment
What you will learn
You'll develop technical knowledge underpinning competence in operations and departmental management.
You'll build transferable skills that support strong workplace performance.
You'll learn how to lead and manage teams effectively in an organisational context.
You'll understand how to plan, monitor, and improve operational performance.
You'll develop professional attributes that support career progression into senior management.
You'll apply management theory directly to real challenges in your current role.
How you will learn
Learning is work-based, meaning you develop and demonstrate competence through your day-to-day job role. Assessment is carried out in the workplace and may include written assignments, professional discussions, and a portfolio of evidence drawn from your work activities. Your progress is reviewed throughout the 15-month programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. TrainPlus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Operations manager: overseeing day-to-day business functions and teams
Departmental manager: leading a specific business unit or function
Team leader: managing staff performance and workload
Service manager: delivering consistent outcomes across a service area
Project manager: planning and delivering business projects
Senior supervisor: stepping up from frontline to management responsibility
What you could study next
Level 6 or Level 7 Diploma in Management or Leadership (such as a CMI or Chartered Management Institute qualification): the next step for those moving toward senior or strategic management roles.
A degree-level apprenticeship in management or business: combines higher-level study with continued workplace learning.
Chartered Manager status through the CMI: a professional recognition route for experienced managers.
