ILM Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership

Key facts

This programme will develop your ability to lead and manage effectively in a complex organisational environment.

It will help you move beyond the day-to-day supervision of a team and equip experienced leaders with the confidence and skills to effectively lead complex and multi skilled teams 

Duration: Estimated completion 9-12 months 

Start Date: September 2026 

Cost: £2000 (discount available for UoS staff)

Mode of Delivery: Blended Learning

Who is this course for?

This programme is for practising middle managers, helping them to develop their skills and experience, improve performance and prepare for senior management responsibilities.

Benefits for individuals

  • Use core management techniques to drive better results
  • Develop your ability to lead, motivate and inspire
  • Provide strategic leadership as well as day-to-day management
  • Benchmark your managerial skills
  • Raise your profile in your organisation.

Benefits for employers

  • Encourage strategic thinking at this level of management to foster business improvement.
  • Engage middle managers with training and development – these qualifications are designed to provide clear, measurable benefits to career-minded professionals
  • Customise these qualifications to your development needs.

Course content

The course will cover the following topics:

  • Leadership in the context of your organisation
  • Motivation in the workplace
  • Insights Discovery Session
  • Partnership Working
  • Building an Effective Team

How will this course be delivered?

The course is delivered monthly half day in person workshops supported by additional learning and activities on line.

Course team

The course will be delivered by:

Janet Milne

Assessment & Feedback

To achieve the ILM Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management you will complete three written assignments covering Assessment of your own Leadership capabilities, Becoming an Effetive Leader and Management communication.

Within these assignments you will apply the learning from the programme to your own situation as a leader in the context of your organisation.

You may also be required to complete additional online learning sessions that support the course content and will encourage reflection.

This will be supported by virtual assessment tutorials.

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