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Level 5 ILM Diploma in Leadership and Management

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The ILM Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management is designed for practising middle managers, department heads, project managers, and aspiring leaders who are looking to develop their management capabilities, enhance their leadership skills, and prepare for more senior management responsibilities. This nationally recognised qualification provides learners with the knowledge, confidence, and practical tools needed to lead teams effectively, manage change, improve organisational performance, and achieve strategic objectives.

The programme equips learners with a comprehensive understanding of leadership and management principles, enabling them to apply these effectively within a range of organisational settings. It develops the skills required to motivate and inspire teams, manage resources efficiently, make informed decisions, implement operational plans, and drive continuous improvement across the organisation.

The qualification is particularly valuable for managers working in increasingly complex and demanding environments, where strategic thinking, strong leadership, and effective people management are essential. Through a combination of leadership theory and practical application, learners will strengthen their ability to solve problems, manage organisational change, deliver sustainable results, and make a significant contribution to organisational success while preparing for future senior leadership roles.

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

You will attend one evening session per week from 6.00pm – 9.00pm.

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:

  • Developing your leadership styles
  • Understanding financial management
  • Understanding the management role to improve management performance
  • Making professional presentations
  • Becoming an effective leader
  • Managing projects in the organisation
  • Understanding the organisational environment
  • Leading innovation and change
  • Managing individual development

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

Learners should have a good standard of English and maths, equivalent to GCSE Grade 4/C or level 2 Functional Skills.

They should have management experience, either as a first-line manager looking to progress or as a practising middle manager, and ideally hold a level 3 qualification in a related subject.

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 total cost of this course is £1,100. This is a full cost course meaning that there are no fee discounts available..

This course will help learners to progress in their careers or on to higher level ILM qualifications.

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