The demand for effective leaders and managers is increasing. Employers are offering Leadership and Manager qualifications to their employees as a way to develop and retain their existing workforce, ready to become their leaders and managers of the future or improve their current practices.
We offer bespoke courses to enable employers to help to develop their current and future leaders and managers.
The Level 3 qualification in Principles of Management and Leadership is aimed at practising or aspiring managers. Students will learn to supervise or manage a team to achieve clearly defined outcomes and and monitor goals and objectives by providing instruction, direction and guidance. Day to day operational and project activities are a key part of their role.
If you would like to upskill and develop your employees please contact Employer Services on 0151 551 7610.
The Level 3 qualification in Principles of Management and Leadership is structured to support three different qualifications, aiming to cater to the aspirations and career requirements of the student:
- Diploma — 1 full academic year to complete 7 modules
- Certificate — 16 weeks to complete 2 modules
- Award — 6 weeks to complete 1 module
The length of these qualifications can also be discussed. We encourage employers to be actively involved in the module choice and delivery to help you focus the course around your business needs.
The qualification will be delivered as a hybrid model, meaning that students will attend a mixture of online and in-person sessions at regular intervals. Students are expected to complete weekly set activities and assessment work independently, however they will be allocated a tutor to provide support throughout the duration of the course.
Modules covered by the qualification include:
- Principles of Management and Leadership
- Managing a Team to Achieve Results
- Monitoring Quality to Improve Outcomes
- Contributing to the Delivery of a Project
- Managing Daily Activities to Achieve Results
- Managing Own Personal and Professional Development
- Building Stakeholder Relationships using Effective Communication.
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grades 4-9 including English and/or Maths (or L2 Functional Skills in English and/or Maths)
OR
A relevant Level 2 qualification and English or Maths at Grade 4 or above (or L2 Functional Skills in English and/or Maths)
If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
This course will be assessed through the completion of a written assignment at the end of each module. Students are not required to take exams as a part of this course.
Students will be eligible for Foundation Chartered Manager status with CMI.
Students will progress onto job roles such as:
- Team Leader
- Supervisor
- Project Officer
- Shift Manager
- Foreperson
After completion of this qualification, you can also continue your learning and progress on to the following qualification:
- CMI Level 5 Qualifications in Management and Leadership
- Advanced Level Apprenticeship
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Starting 8th September 2025 - Ending - 18th June 2026
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If you are aged 19 or over:
If you are aged 19+ and living in the Liverpool City Region (inc Wirral), many courses will be free. If you are aged 19+ and live outside the Liverpool City Region, this course may be free. Terms & conditions apply.
If you are aged 19+, you may be able to apply for a 19+ Advanced Learner Loan (which is available for this course).
Did you know that many of our courses are free for students aged 19 and above?
Find out if you are eligible for free funding here, or contact our student service team on 0151 551 7777.
If you are required to pay a fee you may be entitled to an Adult Learner Loan or other financial support. For more information on support available visit Bursaries and Loans. We also allow payment by instalments for some courses.
Fee : £1800.00
The fee quoted is for the academic year 24/25.
For advice and guidance, please contact Student Services via our online enquiry form