Understanding Level 5 Management and Leadership Qualifications for leadership training

 The Level 5 qualifications in Management and Leadership are designed for practising middle managers who wish to develop their core management skills and practices. These qualifications focus on the development of the individuals management capabilities and competencies.

Middle managers who have substantial responsibilities for others, possibly having a number of team leaders or first-line managers reporting to them. They will be accountable for the performance of all those they control. Such managers and leaders are likely to engage in negotiations, project management and be responsible for recruitment and discipline. They have a wide freedom to act or take decisions and the ability to make some changes without reference to others.

Achieving a level 5 management qualification will not only boost performance but also enhance your management career prospects.

What qualifications are there at this level

It is part of a suite of management qualifications offered at level 5 which include:

• Award in Management and Leadership 
• Certificate in Management and Leadership 
• Diploma in Management and Leadership 

Click to download the level 5 Management and Leadership management qualification brochure for the this programme range.

The difference between these three options is the number of units you study and pass. Each unit is given a "credit value", and for each qualification there is a minimum number of "credits" to achieve. So you can choose the size of qualification that is just right for you. Later you can add more units and "upgrade" your qualification until you obtain the Diploma for your chosen management level.

Apart from the Diploma option where certain units are mandatory, it is possible to have a free choice over the units you wish to study for the Award and Certificate. We have selected the most popular unit(s) for our standard course, but if you would like to choose different units please contact us before you enrol.

What are the management and leadership unit choices

The units available for the Level 5 Management and Leadership qualification range are:

5001        Personal development as a manager and leader

Content includes: the impact of organisational objectives on the manager, identifying management and leadership skills, the role of personal development in meeting objectives, meeting organisational health and safety requirements. Credit: 6

5002        Information based decision-making

Content includes: identifying information requirements, using data and information, decision making skills, effective communication skills. Credit: 7

5003        Performance management

Content includes: managing performance to meet organisational objectives, assessing team and individual performance, managing conflict, create and manage performance improvements strategies.  Credit: 9

5004        Resource management

Content includes: understand the organisations supply chain, create effective resource plans to meet objectives, use resource information to plan for the future. Credit: 7

5005        Meeting stakeholder and quality needs

Content includes: stakeholder analysis, understanding and applying key quality concepts, implementing continuous improvement. Credit: 6

5006        Conducting a management project

Content includes: identifying, research and undertaking a work related project, including reviewing the impact of the project and the production of a management report. Credit: 10

5007        Financial control

Content includes: understanding and using financial management information, developing and reviewing budgets and evaluating financial proposals. Credit: 9

5008        Marketing planning

Content includes: understanding key marketing concepts, developing and implement a marketing plan. Credit: 9

5009        Project development and control

Content includes: understanding the project life cycle, approaches to project management, developing and monitoring a project plan. Credit: 6

5010        Human resource development

Content includes: developing HR plans, undertaking TNA’s, creating, implementing, and evaluating development plans for individuals. Credit: 6

5011        Managing recruitment and selection

Content includes: identifying staffing level requirements, understanding effective recruitment processes, including legal requirements and making good selection decisions. Credit: 7

5012        Being a leader

Content includes: understanding different types of leadership styles and when to use them, developing leadership skills for impact. Credit: 7

5013        Leadership Practice

Content includes: balancing management and leadership requirements, leadership strategies, empowerment, the impact of values on leadership. Credit: 7

5020        Introduction to management and leadership

Content includes: a foundation unit suitable for an award dealing with management development, using information, stakeholder needs, general principles of recruitment and performance management. Credit: 7

5021        Operational risk management

Content includes: risk identification, risk evaluation, principles of risk management and models for managing risk. Credit: 7

5022        Organisational corporate social responsibility

Content includes: balancing management and leadership requirements, leadership strategies, empowerment, the impact of values on leadership. Credit: 7

How many units are needed for the qualifications

Award = 1 unit (6 Credits)

Certificate = 3 units (13 credits)

Diploma = 9 units (62 credits)

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