ILM Level 5 Qualifications in Leadership and Management

• 2 Day Course
• In-House Option Available

This qualification best prepares leaders and managers to overcome the challenges presented by the modern workplace.

With a focus on teams, collaboration, change and the new world we work in, the ILM Level 5 Award and Certificate in Leadership and Management are designed for practising middle and senior managers, helping them to develop their skills and experience, improve performance of themselves and the organisation, be able to understand and affect a positive cultural organisation, and be able to innovate and implement change.

The programme also enables leaders to better manage and adapt to the rapid pace of change in the workplace – primarily brought about by the rise of technology. And it empowers them to inspire their teams and guide them through the challenge.

We believe it has never been more important for leaders to develop their skills in this area to minimise disruption and make the most of the opportunities.

Change is inevitable, but it can also be difficult. Many find change uncertain and unsettling, and that brings challenges for leaders and those driving change.

Our new course has been designed to help prepare you for both the challenges and opportunities that change brings. The training focuses on relationship building, decision making, leadership style and empowering others.

Course syllabus

Each unit in this qualification focuses on a specific set of skills and knowledge:

Module 1: 8607-522 Becoming an Effective Leader

• Evaluate own ability to use a range of leadership styles, in different situations and with different types of people, to fulfil the leadership role.
• Use theories of emotional intelligence to review the effect of emotions on own and others’ performance.
• Review own ability to set direction and communicate this to others.
• Produce a personal development plan to improve own ability to lead.

Module 2: 8607-504 Leading Innovation and Change

• Explain the importance of innovation for own organisation.
• Explain the importance of managing change within own organisation.
• Assess an opportunity for innovation and improvement in own organisation.
• Justify the improvement identified, in the context of organisational objectives.
• Use a range of techniques to generate innovative options to deliver the improvement identified.
• Evaluate options for generating the proposed improvement to determine feasibility and viability.
• Understand how to create a change management plan that is designed to meet stakeholders’ expectations.
• Be able to implement the change management plan, monitoring progress against agreed targets.

Module 3: 8607-418 Understanding the Organisational Culture and Context

• Evaluate the organisation within its broader environment using appropriate environmental and organisational analysis techniques.
• Examine the implications of the policies, procedures and legal requirements that are relevant to your area of work.
• Evaluate the cultural and ethical behaviour present in the organisation.
• Evaluate own cultural and ethical behaviour in relation to the organisation.
• Propose how to uphold the ethical standards across the organisation.

Pre-Course Work

• Delegates will be required to consider an inspirational leader to them. This could be a famous leader, someone they have worked with, a friend or family member. They need to think about the traits this person has.
• Delegates should watch the Simon Sinek video to prepare them for being a great leader and understanding some of the content on the course. You can access the video by clicking here (opens in a new window).

Post-Course Work

• The Award requires two assignments to be completed: 8607-522 Becoming an Effective Leader, and 8607-504 Leading Innovation and Change.
  
  The Certificate includes the addition of a third assignment: 8607-418 Understanding Organisational Culture and Context.
  
  You will receive teaching and training for all three units regardless of the level of qualification you choose.
  
  This means that whatever qualification you are aiming for, you will be able to attend the same course dates.