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Level 2 ILM Certificate in Leadership and Team Skills

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The ILM Level 2 Certificate in Leadership and Team Skills is designed for current team leaders, supervisors, and individuals aspiring to progress into their first leadership role. This qualification develops the essential skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to lead, motivate, and support teams effectively in the workplace.

For practising team leaders, the course provides an opportunity to enhance leadership capabilities, improve communication skills, manage performance effectively, and contribute to the achievement of organisational goals. Those new to leadership will gain a solid understanding of key leadership principles and develop the confidence required to successfully transition from team member to team leader.

Through a combination of practical learning and real-world application, learners will develop the tools and techniques needed to build positive working relationships, improve team performance, and become effective and confident leaders.

Learners will have opportunities to engage with local businesses and employers, providing valuable real-world insights. These industry connections will help learners apply their knowledge in practical contexts, gain a deeper understanding of workplace challenges, and develop skills that are directly relevant to their professional development.

More information

This course has start dates in September and March and takes 12 weeks to complete.

  • Thursday 17th September 2026
  • Thursday 18th March 2027

You will attend one evening session per week from 5.30pm – 8.30pm.

The programme also follows a blended learning model, combining the flexibility of online learning with the benefits of face-to-face teaching. This makes the course ideal for learners who are balancing study with work, family or other commitments.

Sessions will be delivered both online via Microsoft Teams and in-person at our Town Centre Campus, Water Street, St Helens, WA10 1PP.

Topics covered include:

  • Understanding leadership
  • Induction and coaching in the workplace
  • Business improvement techniques
  • Developing yourself as a team leader
  • Leading your work team
  • Setting team objectives in the workplace
  • Understanding innovation and change in an organisation

The course is assessed through a range of methods, including written assignments, projects, presentations, and professional discussions.

Learners should have a good standard of written English, which will be assessed prior to enrolment, and preferably be in employment or have previous employment experience.

Access to a computer with an internet connection and a camera is also required to take part in the sessions delivered via Microsoft Teams.

The course fee is £201. You may be eligible for funding depending on your personal circumstances and subject to a fee assessment during the enrolment process. For further details, please visit our financial support pages.

Upon successful completion of this course, you may wish to progress on to the Level 3 ILM Diploma in Leadership and Management.

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