Level 5 HND Leadership and Management Course in Worcester. Classes run at Heart of Worcestershire College, full-time during the day. This Pearson Edexcel level 5 hnd leadership and management qualification covers business theory, leadership development, and the professional behaviours employers expect. You'll attend one day of taught sessions per week and complete around ten hours of personal study on top of that. The course takes two years to complete. You'll build practical skills alongside academic knowledge, preparing you for management roles or further study at degree level.
Who this course is for
This globally recognised level 5 vocational qualification covers a range of essential subject areas required to become successful in business and management., , As well as a sound understanding of the theory, you will develop leadership potential, employability skills, personal attributes and professional behaviours that are needed in the modern business environment., , DELIVERY INFORMATION, , One day of taught sessions per week, culminating in written assignments for each module. In addition, a
Entry requirements
If you have recently been in education you require at least one of the following:, , - A BTEC Level 3 qualification in business (or related subject area), - A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one subject, - An Access to Higher Education Certificate, - Other equivalent level 3 qualifications (including international equivalents), , In addition, you must have achieved at least 4 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above in
What you will learn
You'll develop leadership skills and understand how to manage teams effectively.
You'll study core business theory and apply it to real management situations.
You'll build employability skills and professional behaviours valued in modern workplaces.
You'll learn how to plan, organise, and make decisions at a management level.
You'll explore strategic thinking and how organisations operate in competitive environments.
You'll develop personal attributes that support career progression into senior roles.
How you will learn
You'll attend one day of taught classroom sessions per week at Heart of Worcestershire College. Each module is assessed through written assignments. You'll also complete around ten hours of personal study each week outside of class. Support sessions and tutorials are available alongside your taught days to help you stay on track throughout the two-year course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will confirm what you need before you start. Please note there may be additional charges during the course for textbooks, trips, registration, and assignment fees. Heart of Worcestershire College will give you full details when you enrol.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Team manager, overseeing day-to-day operations in a business setting
Operations manager, coordinating resources and processes across a department
Business development executive, identifying growth opportunities for an organisation
Project manager, planning and delivering projects within budget and on time
HR officer, supporting recruitment, training, and staff management
Department supervisor, leading a team within a larger organisation
Management trainee, entering a structured graduate-level programme
What you could study next
BA (Hons) Business Management or Leadership: a top-up degree programme lets you convert your HND to a full honours degree in one year at many universities.
Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 6 or 7 Diploma: for those moving into senior or strategic management roles.
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma: if you want to specialise in people management and HR.
