Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management
What is the Course About?
Course Code:P1448
Course Title:Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management
Faculty: Digital Enterprise
Delivered in-person at Homefield Road Campus, Tuesday from 2.30pm - 5.30pm.
This professional qualification is ideal for new or experienced managers and emerging leaders who want to strengthen their strategic leadership and management skills to drive performance across teams and organisations. The course offers a supportive and engaging learning environment tailored to working professionals, blending practical learning with reflective practice.
Benefits of studying this course:
Build confidence and capability in leading teams and managing change
Learn practical tools to improve performance and drive innovation
Gain a nationally recognised qualification from the Institute of Leadership and Management
Study locally and network with peers from diverse sectors and backgrounds
Receive expert guidance from experienced tutors
What Subjects Will I Study?
Understanding the Management Role to Improve Management Performance
Motivating People in the Workplace
Leading Innovation and Change
Managing Stress and Conflict in the Organisation
Developing and Leading Teams to Achieve Organisational Goals and Objectives
Becoming an Effective Leader
Assessing Your Own Leadership Capability and Performance
Whether you're stepping into a leadership role or refining your existing management skills, this course offers the tools and insights to lead with confidence and impact through personal and professional growth.
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What are my progression and career options?
• Potential career progression with an existing employer
• BA (Hons) Degree in Business Management
How will I be assessed?
The ILM Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management is assessed through a combination of written and practical tasks designed to apply theory directly to your workplace context.
Written Assignments: You’ll complete two written assessments that require real-world, work-based examples. These tasks are designed to demonstrate how you apply leadership and management theory in practice.
Final Oral Presentation: The course concludes with a reflective presentation where you assess your own leadership capability and performance. This includes insights from diagnostic tools, comparisons with best practice, and examples drawn from your professional experience.
This approach ensures that your learning is both relevant and immediately applicable to your current role, helping you grow as a confident and effective leader.
Entry requirements
To enrol on the ILM Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management, applicants should meet the following criteria:
Hold a Level 3 qualification (or equivalent)
Have Level 2 English and Maths (or equivalent)
Be currently working in a management or leadership role
Note: If you're not currently working in a leadership or management position, we recommend getting in touch with us to explore alternative courses or pathways that may better support your learning goals and help you build towards future opportunities.