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Leadership & Management courses

Looking to progress in your career? A leadership or management course could help you get there. 

Looking to upskill?

There are dozens of recognised courses out there, but where do you start? On this page, you'll find an overview of all of the courses available. Whilst we don't offer them, we wanted to help you understand where to look!

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ILM Leadership & Management courses

Level 2 (Team leaders & supervisors)

For those starting out in their management career, the ILM Level 2 Team Leading offers the perfect introduction to the world of team leadership. This course is specifically designed for new and aspiring team leaders who are looking to develop their core team-leading skills. Similarly, the ILM Level 2 Effective Team Member Skills is ideal for new team members or those heading for promotion to team leader who want to prove that they have the skills and knowledge required to excel in their roles.

For young leaders aged between 14 and 24 years who are actively engaged in structured learning in a group or community, the ILM Level 2 Young Leaders offers a fantastic opportunity to develop skills in leadership, self-management, and mentoring. On the other hand, the ILM Level 2 Award in Leadership and Team Skills is designed for team members or team leaders who want to lead, organise, and motivate a team.

Level 3 (Junior managers & supervisors)

For those who have management experience but no leadership training, the ILM Level 3 Leadership is the perfect course to enhance your people-leading skills. Additionally, the ILM Level 3 Leadership and Management is ideal for team leaders who will be leading people through organisational change, budget cuts, or other pressures.

Similarly, the ILM Level 3 Principles of Leadership and Management is perfect for those who have management responsibilities but no formal training. This course is designed for team leaders who will be leading people through organisational change, budget cuts, or other pressures.

For those taking their first step into line management or already have some management responsibilities, the ILM Level 3 Management offers an in-depth understanding of management, leadership, and business.

Level 4 (Middle managers)

The ILM Level 4 Leadership and Management is perfect for new and aspiring department heads and middle managers who want to further their knowledge and technical skills needed to be an effective leader.

For aspiring middle managers and first-line managers looking to build their core skills and access a range of optional study areas, the ILM Level 4 Principles of Leadership and Management is an excellent option. The ILM Level 4 Leadership is designed for those who are about to manage other managers or lead bigger teams and want to plan and lead a complex team activity.

For managers moving into a middle management position or wanting the skills to take on higher level responsibilities such as planning and implementing change, the ILM Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Management is ideal.

Level 5 (Middle managers)

The ILM Level 5 Leadership and Management is designed for project managers, department heads, and middle managers who want to develop their technical knowledge, strategic insight, and practical expertise.

Similarly, the ILM Level 5 Leadership is perfect for managers looking to get better results from their teams and preparing to take on more responsibility. The ILM Level 5 Leadership and Management Skills is designed for new and aspiring middle managers who want to consolidate their experience, develop their leadership skills, and prepare to take on more responsibility.

For new and aspiring department heads, general managers, and middle managers wanting to develop specialist business knowledge and their technical skills, the ILM Level 5 Principles of Leadership and Management is a great option. The ILM Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Management and Leadership is designed for middle managers with responsibility for substantial programmes and resources who want to develop their skills in strategic planning, change, and business process design.

Level 6 (Senior managers & directors of smaller organisations)

For senior managers who are new in their roles or middle managers preparing for promotion, the ILM Level 6 Management is ideal. This course is designed for those who want to work towards ILM Level 7 qualifications as credits can be carried forward.

Level 7 (CEO's & directors of large departments or divisions)

The ILM Level 7 Strategic Leadership and Management is designed for senior/strategic managers and leaders seeking to sharpen their strategic leadership capability, enabling them to deliver successful outcomes for their organisation.

Lastly, the ILM Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership is designed for senior managers or those about to take their first step into senior management who want to develop their strategic leadership and management skills. The ILM Level 7 Diploma for Senior Leaders is specifically designed for senior leaders seeking to develop as strategic leaders within an organisation and gain confidence in executing great leadership skills. It is perfect for a leader who has senior management responsibility and is undertaking the Senior Leaders Apprenticeship.

CMI Leadership & Management courses

Level 2 (Aspiring team leaders or managers)

The CMI Level 2 Team Leading qualification is specifically designed for aspiring and practicing managers, providing them with a solid foundation to embark on their management journey.

Level 3 (Supervisors or first line managers)

Supervisors and first-line managers can benefit from the CMI Level 3 Coaching and Mentoring qualification, which is aimed at supporting the development of coaching and mentoring skills. Meanwhile, the CMI Level 3 Project Management qualification provides an introduction to project management for managers responsible for developing projects.
 
For managers looking to enhance their leadership skills, the CMI Level 3 Principles of Management and Leadership (Level 3) qualification can help develop management and leadership capabilities. 

Level 4 (Junior & middle managers)

The CMI Level 4 NVQ in Management qualification is tailored for middle managers and assists in the development of leadership skills to effectively manage individuals and teams.

Professionals seeking to grow their management skills can enrol in the CMI Level 4 Management and Leadership qualification. This qualification emphasises decision-making, managing team dynamics, and delegation capabilities.

Level 5 (Middle managers)

Meanwhile, individuals can acquire professional coaching skills through the CMI Professional Coaching Practice and CMI Level 5 Professional Team Coaching qualifications.
 
For aspiring mentors, the CMI Level 5 Professional Mentoring Practice qualification can help develop their skills, while the CMI Level 5 Project Management qualification is for leaders seeking to manage projects more effectively. The CMI Level 5 Managing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion qualification emphasises the importance of creating an inclusive culture in the workplace.
 
Middle managers and leaders looking to develop their management skills further can opt for the CMI Level 5 Management and Leadership qualification.

Level 6 (Senior managers & directors of smaller organisations)

For those seeking to enhance their coaching skills, the CMI Level 6 Professional Coach Supervision qualification provides a catalyst for improving the quality of services provided by coaches.

Level 7 (CEO's & directors of large departments or divisions)

The CMI Level 7 Strategic Approaches to Equality Diversity and Inclusion qualification is tailored for senior leaders who want to develop an in-depth understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion, while the CMI Level 7 Strategic Approaches to Health and Wellbeing focuses on the impact of mental health and wellbeing on organisational performance. The CMI Level 7 Strategic Direction and Leadership qualification is for leaders who want to develop and implement effective ethical and collective strategies across their organisation.
 
Finally, the CMI Level 7 Entrepreneurial Practice qualification is aimed at helping professionals understand the different contexts in which entrepreneurship can flourish in practice.