Level 3 Award (ILM) in Leadership and Management

Prerequisites£

This programme offers an introduction to management skills and is externally accredited by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM). It is highly participative and there is a strong emphasis on applying new learning to your work situation for the benefit of your team and your department.

The course is primarily aimed at those who currently have management responsibilities for others (including managers, team leaders or supervisors) or equivalent responsibilities (e.g. for managing services, projects, resources). All participants must have the opportunity to meet the assessment requirements which are specified by the ILM – please see further details below.

Please note that there is currently a waiting list for this programme. If you are interested in attending please complete the application form at the link below and send a signed paper copy to PPD. Your application will be considered and your name will be added to the waiting list if you are eligible. When a place becomes available we will contact you to confirm your place.

Level 3 Award in First Line Management Application Form - your application to attend the programme will not be considered until we have received a copy of this application document.

• University staff
• College staff; please note a fee applies for this course
• Non-University Teaching Institutions teaching staff; please note a fee applies for this course
• Further details regarding PPD's eligibility criteria are available

This programme requires attendance at all five sessions

Number of sessions: 5

• to understand the manager’s role in leading and developing their team or function
• to be able to establish effective working relationships through improved communication
• to be able to use problem-solving and decision-making skills to improve the area you manage
• to demonstrate good management and HR practice
• to have achieved a nationally recognised qualification

• A financial contribution equivalent to the cost of the ILM registration/certification fee (£76) will need to be made by the individual/their department for University staff
• A fee of £600 is payable for any College and Non-University Teaching Institution staff wishing to attend
• When you make your booking please select 'Full' in the charging section and send a purchase order number from your Department/College/Institution to PPD to confirm your payment of the relevant amount

• This course is externally accredited by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM), a national awarding body specialising in management qualifications
• The sessions focus on developing skills in the context of working within the University
• Each session involves a combination of theory and opportunities to practice the new skills learnt
• The methods used will include tutor input, small group and individual activities, case studies, practice sessions, videos and group discussions
• You are encouraged to build on previous experience and to continually relate course content back to the issues and situations you face in your workplace

• Assessment is by the production of three pieces of work, briefly described below (full details of the assignments can be found by clicking on the relevant link):

• Problem solving - you will need to identify a 'problem' in the workplace and be able to generate a number of possible solutions that you have authority to action (or could be delegated the authority to action)

• Managing conflict in the workplace - you will need to identify and discuss a conflict situation you have experienced or observed (and describe how it was managed) and identify management strategies for avoiding conflict

• Leadership - describe when you could use a variety of management styles (with examples), assess your own management style/preferences and identify areas for your development

• You will also need to complete the Equal Opportunities and Diversity Essentials e-learning module in your own time (approx 1 hour)

• If you need to discuss whether or not you can meet these assessment requirements (may depend on role and experience), please email PPD and arrange to speak to one of the programme tutors

• You must attend all five sessions and complete the assessment requirements to qualify for the award
• For more experienced managers you may wish to consider the Level 5 Award in Management
• If you are unsure which level to apply for based on your experience and level of management, please do get in touch by emailing PPD and a tutor will discuss the options with you

Five full day sessions