Level 5 Leadership and Management

Fast-track your progression up the career ladder and become the inspiring leader you know you can be!  Study the art of effective management and leadership with Brentwood Open Learning College, for the chance to earn an endorsed Level 5 Leadership and Management Diploma! This exclusive course has been designed to inspire a new generation of confident leadership figures.  Learn the true meaning of leadership in a working environment, while exploring key management functions and HR responsibilities.  Discover the secret to building a high-performance workforce, maintaining employee motivation levels at all times and providing constructive feedback.  Step proudly into a leadership position for the first time, or take your existing career to the next level!

With no deadlines imposed and no entry-requirements to worry about, our Leadership and Management Courses at Level 5 are open for enrolment right now!

Why Study Management and Leadership?

Management is an essential business process that involves deployment, delegation and provision of instructions.  A separate though closely-connected concept, leadership is more about inspiring others to fulfil their potential by setting a positive example.  In truth, no business can perform at its best without the confident and consistent provision of both.  Management and leadership go hand in hand, which is why those who master both disciplines enjoy the most rewarding careers.  Employers and decision-makers all over the world are constantly seeking talented leadership figures to add to their ranks. With a Level 5 Management and Leadership Diploma on your CV, a whole world of career opportunities is yours for the taking!

Brentwood Open Learning College is committed to flexible and accessible corporate leadership training programs, with no deadlines or time-restrictions imposed.  This fascinating Management and Leadership Diploma is delivered over a series of nine modules, which conclude with online assessments your assigned tutor will mark and return with helpful feedback:

Module 1 – Understanding Management and Leadership

The first module seeks to define both management and leadership from a contemporary business perspective. Candidates learn how the concepts of management and leadership are interconnected, while studying the use of SWOT analysis – the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats matrix – and strategies for overcoming common leadership challenges.

Module 2 – Improving Management and Leadership Performance

The second module turns attention to the pursuit of continuous improvement in a management and/or leadership position.  Candidates learn how to monitor and measure their performance, create a personal vision for their careers in leadership and establish viable objectives to achieve along the way.

Module 3 – Developing a High-Performing Team

Course module three discusses the various advantages of high-performance teams, while defining the core characteristics of an effective working team.  The general benefits and drawbacks of team-based working environments are discussed, along with how to provide effective coaching and several common challenges in team development.

Module 4 - Motivating Employees

Motivational strategies and the importance of a motivated working culture are discussed in the fourth module.  Candidates examine the role of incentivisation as a motivational tool, some of the most common challenges to motivation in the workplace and how to address employee demotivation before it becomes problematic.

Module 5 - Communication Skills

A fascinating introduction to the development and optimisation of workplace communication skills follows in module five.  Candidates learn how strong communication forms the basis of every effective workplace, along with several common barriers to effective communication and the importance of becoming an active and effective listener.

Module 6 - Managing Meetings and Giving Feedback

The sixth module guides candidates through the process of planning and conducting effective meetings, both as a group and with individual members of the workforce.  The value of effective employee performance evaluations and the provision of constructive feedback is also discussed, along with the benefits of holding regular meetings.

Module 7 - Managing Change

An introduction to change management follows in module seven, which discusses the inevitability and the potential benefits of change in a business setting.  Candidates study a detailed breakdown of the ‘Change Cycle’, while examining the benefits of adopting a proactive and positive approach to change in general.

Module 8 - Managing Time

Helpful tips and techniques for more effective time management are examined in module eight, which also discusses the potential consequences of procrastination.  A series of essential time planning tools and resources are also introduced, along with how to manage time in accordance with the SPIRIT model – Specific, Prizes, Individuals, Review, Inspiring, Time-Bound. 

Module 9 - Managing Conflict

Bringing the course to a close, module nine examines the inevitability of conflict in the workplace.  Candidates learn how a proactive approach to conflict management can turn negative incidents into positive outcomes, while exploring several key anger management principles and a detailed introduction to the ‘assertiveness formula’.

Paying in Instalments: £660 (Interest FREE Instalments)

Deposit: £120

No of Instalments: 12

Each Instalment: £40

Pay in Full: (£100 Discount) £560

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

Almost every organisation worldwide relies on confident and capable leadership.  Irrespective of the size and nature of the business, it’s the managers and leadership figures behind the scenes that make things happen.  As a result, this Level 5 Management and Leadership Diploma could pave the way for a remarkable leadership career in almost any industry or sector worldwide.  Step confidently into your first leadership position, or fast-track your progression up the career ladder with an endorsed award on your CV!  Entry-level positions in management and leadership typically attach salaries or around £22,000.

Brentwood Open Learning College welcomes future-focused candidates from all backgrounds.  With no deadlines imposed and no time-requirements to worry about, our complete course catalogue is open to ambitious applicants worldwide. This Level 5 Management and Leadership Diploma may prove of particular interest to:

• Candidates pursuing entry-level leadership positions
• Members of the workforce interested in promotion
• Business managers, team leaders and supervisors
• Entrepreneurs and prospective business owners
• Anyone interested in a rewarding leadership career
• Jobseekers looking to catch the eye of employers and recruiters

From start to finish, your personally-assigned tutor will ensure you gain maximum value from this exclusive course!  Get started on your Level 5 Management and Leadership Diploma today, or contact a member of our admissions team if you have any questions!