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ILM Diploma Principles of Leadership and Management Level 5 (Level 5)

  • Pibwrlwyd Campus
2 years (one day a month in college with individual tutorial support)

This course is aimed at new and aspiring department heads, general managers and middle managers and is  ideal if you want to develop specialist business knowledge and technical skills. 

As a learner, you will get a thorough grounding in your role and responsibilities and take the opportunity to consolidate and further develop the key skills you need at this level.

Students have access to learning materials at any time day or night via the college’s online supporting Google Classrooms and digital library. In addition to this they have allocated tutor support and one to one set tutorials to aid students before they submit work digitally online. 

Course fees applicable which cover tuition, assessment and tutorial sessions,price available on request.

Course details

Study modes:
  • Part time
Course length:
2 years (one day a month in college with individual tutorial support)

What you will learn

  • Enhance core management capabilities
  • Develop knowledge in specialist areas, such as finance and marketing
  • Take responsibility for your own development as a leader
  • Prove you can make a measurable impact on your organisation through work-place based projects and assessment

There are 7 units to complete:

  • Understanding the Management Role to Improve Management Performance
  • Managing own Continuing Professional Development
  • Becoming an Effective Leader
  • Developing Critical Thinking
  • Making a Financial Case
  • Managing Improvement
  • Leading Innovation and Change

Programme units can be altered/tailored to suit the needs of individuals and employers.

What you will achieve:

  • Gain the knowledge to support your middle management role
  • Take control of your personal development
  • Understand change in the workplace
  • Build positive and productive relationships at work
  • Get a nationally recognised qualification

Employer benefits:

  • Build sustainable management practice that works for the long term
  • Benchmark managers’ knowledge and abilities
  • Encourage staff to proactively manage their career progression for succession planning and to develop the talent pipeline

All units are assignment based.

You will need to provide your own stationery and may also incur costs if the department arranges educational visits.

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