Topics covered include: Solving problems and making decisions Planning change in the workplace Understanding leadership Developing yourself and others Understanding quality management in the workplace Managing workplace projects Understanding health and safety in the workplace Understanding the organisation and its context Understanding performance management Understanding how to lead effective meetings Understanding sustainability and environmental issues in an organisation Understanding and developing relationships in the workplace Leading and motivating a team effectively Understanding good practice in coaching within an organisational context Understanding the management role to improve management performance Understanding financial management Learners will have the opportunity to participate in an optional educational visit to London, planned for March 2027. This visit complement the knowledge and skills developed throughout the programme, providing further exposure to leadership and management practices, networking opportunities, and a broader understanding of the business environment.

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Business and Management

Level 3 ILM Diploma in Leadership and Management

The Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management is designed for individuals who currently hold management or supervisory responsibilities and are looking to develop their leadership and management skills through formal training. It is particularly well suited to practising team leaders aspiring to progress into more senior management roles, as well as managers seeking to enhance their effectiveness and confidence in leading people and teams.

The qualification equips learners with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to manage successfully in today’s challenging and fast-paced working environments. It provides practical strategies for leading teams, improving performance, managing resources, and driving organisational success.

The course is especially valuable for managers who are required to lead their teams through periods of organisational change, budget constraints, restructuring, or other workplace pressures. By combining leadership theory with practical application, learners will gain the confidence and capability to address complex management challenges and make a positive impact within their organisation.

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.

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Start Date and Duration

This course will start on Tuesday 15th September and take one year to complete.

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.

Course Content

Topics covered include:

Solving problems and making decisions
Planning change in the workplace
Understanding leadership
Developing yourself and others
Understanding quality management in the workplace
Managing workplace projects
Understanding health and safety in the workplace
Understanding the organisation and its context
Understanding performance management
Understanding how to lead effective meetings
Understanding sustainability and environmental issues in an organisation
Understanding and developing relationships in the workplace
Leading and motivating a team effectively
Understanding good practice in coaching within an organisational context
Understanding the management role to improve management performance
Understanding financial management

Learners will have the opportunity to participate in an optional educational visit to London, planned for March 2027. This visit complement the knowledge and skills developed throughout the programme, providing further exposure to leadership and management practices, networking opportunities, and a broader understanding of the business environment.

Assessment Methods

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

Entry Requirements

Learners should have a good standard of English and Maths, equivalent to GCSE Grade 4/C or level 2 Functional Skills, and preferably be in employment with some experience of supervising or leading others.

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

Course Cost

The course fee is £745. 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.

If you are aged 19 or over, you may be able to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover your course fees. An Advanced Learner Loan enables you to study now, pay later. Loan eligibility is not dependent on income or employment status and there is no credit check. Loan repayments do not start until you have finished your course and earn over £25,000 per year. For more information on the Advanced Learner Loan, please visit our dedicated pages.

Future Progression Opportunities

Upon successful completion of this course, you may wish to progress on to the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management.

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