Equipping leaders with the skills to manage people, performance and progress.

Skills Developed

• Developing and leading teams to achieve organisational goals and objectives
• Managing and implementing change in the workplace (for the certificate)
• Managing individual development

Who it is for

• Team leaders or supervisors ready to take the next step into management
• Department heads and specialists seeking formal leadership development
• Managers looking to strengthen their ability to lead people and implement change
• Aspiring senior leaders aiming to broaden their strategic capability

How it is delivered and time commitment

Delivered over 3.5 days including induction. Certificate programmes run as 3 x 1-day sessions every 3–4 weeks; Awards are delivered over 2 x 1-day sessions.

Learners have up to 9 months to complete assignments, with tutorial support, guided learning and access to Institute of Leadership resources.

Delivery is flexible (online, in-person or workplace). Expect 4-6 hours’ development time per week

How it is assessed

There are written assignments for each unit, demonstrating the application of leadership and management knowledge. Support and feedback is provided throughout.

On successful completion candidates gain: The ILM Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management, a nationallyrecognised qualification.

ILM Digital Credentials: Affiliate ship of the City and Guilds of London Institute (AfCGI).

How it is funded

This qualification can be:

• Fully employer-funded as part of professional development
• Self-funded, with flexible payment options available

Next Cohort dates

15th April 2026 - Induction - Online

22nd April 2026 - Developing and Leading Teams to Achieve Organisational Goals - Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Institute of Technology (in-person)

20th May 2026 - Managing and Implementing Change in the Workplace - Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Institute of Technology (in-person)

17th June 2026 - Managing Individual Development - Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Institute of Technology (in-person)