ILM Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management

Everyone who works in the corporate world knows that being a manager is a sign of career growth and success. Although everyone dreams of being a manager, not everyone is fit to be one. Handling a group of different-skilled people and driving them towards success is not an easy job. Aside from being smart, you must be people-friendly, goal-oriented, and passion-driven to be able to efficiently manage a team.

Are you a new or aspiring junior manager? ILM Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management qualification will help you build the perfect balance of the core skills needed to be a great manager rather than an average one.

What is the ILM?

The Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) is an awarding body for leadership and management qualifications in the UK. Stonebridge are proud to offer this industry recognised distance learning course as it’s a mark of quality and a priceless addition to your CV.

Is this distance learning course right for me?

Being a manager requires a great deal of patience, determination, and talent. Together with the right attitude and the core skills needed to be a great manager, you will stand out from the crowd of mediocre managers.

Despite being flexible, a great manager will always have a game plan that they follow in managing a team and handling daily tasks. Having an organised schedule and to-do list will ensure that they cover all the things that need to be covered. Also, being structured and organised guarantees that a manager and their team are complying with company policies, regulations, and standards.

Just some of the skills that great managers and leaders possess:

• Effective communication
• Creativity
• Flexibility
• Commitment
• Inspiration

The IILM Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management is a fully recognised qualification. It will help you to become an outstanding leader so you can make a great impact to your team, to your company, and to yourself.

Study at a pace to suit you; the more time you spend per week studying, the faster you will be able to complete the distance learning course.

Requirements for Course Entry

There are no formal entry requirements to enrol on this ILM Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management course. However it’s aimed at people who are new to management and wish to develop their skills and knowledge. There will be some basic assessment in Mathematics, IT and English.

Overview of the ILM Leadership and Management Diploma

You’ll become secure in your ability to carry out your management role, as you’ve gained the tools needed for developing yourself and others. Here are some units that you’ll study to gain a fully rounded understanding of leadership and management:

• Solving problems and making decisions.
• Understanding innovation and change in an organisation
• Planning change in the workplace
• Understanding leadership
• Leading and motivating a team effectively

What can I do once I have successfully completed the ILM Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management?

This course will provide you with a firm grounding in what it takes as a manger to organise, lead and motivate your teams. You’ll have the tools to continually develop yourself as a leader and be sure about your aptitude to perform in your role. Don’t forget that you’ll receive a national qualification to recognise your abilities.

Having the skills to excel in your role could mean the chance of:

• Career progression
• A salary increase
• Further job opportunities

Benefits for employers too

• Have more confident and effective managers in the organisation
• More motivated teams and increased productivity
• Close skills gaps; develop a well-rounded first-line management team

What are the average salaries for a management role?

Managers can be employed and progress in various places of work - in the public, private, and non-profit sectors, in short by any organisation, from SME’s to international corporations.

The type of sector you’re employed in has some affect on the salary offered and it also varies depending on your employer and level of responsibility involved. Typical starting salaries for new managers may range from £18,000 up to £30,000. After some experience under your belt, your yearly income could range from £30,000 to £50,000.

These figures are intended as a guideline only.

Syllabus

Unit 1: Understand the organisation and its context 

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the organisation as an entity 
• Understand the context within which the organisation operates

Unit 2: Understanding leadership

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand leadership styles
• Understand leadership qualities and review own leadership qualities and potential

Unit 3: Leading and motivating a team effectively 

On completion of this unit you will:

• Know how to communicate the organisations vision and strategy to the team
• Know how to motivate and develop the team

Unit 4: Understanding organising and delegating in the workplace 

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand how to organise people to achieve objectives
• Understand how to delegate to achieve workplace objectives

Unit 5: Planning and allocating work 

On completion of this unit you will:

• Know how to plan work in the workplace
• Know how to allocate work to team members
• Understand how to improve the performance of a team in delivering to plan

Unit 6: Solving problems and making decisions 

On completion of this unit you will:

• Know how to describe a problem, its nature, scope and impact
• Know how to gather and interpret information to solve a problem
• Know how to evaluate options to make a decision
• Know how to plan, monitor and review the implementation and communication of decisions 

Unit 7: Understanding the communication process in the workplace 

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the nature and importance of the communication process in the workplace
• Understand the methods of communication
• Be able to assess own effectiveness in communication

Unit 8: Understanding workplace information systems

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the need to maintain information systems
• Understand the use and application of IT applications for information systems in an organisation

Unit 9: Understanding how to motivate to improve performance

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the factors that influence motivation levels in the workplace
• Understand how a theory of motivation can be used to improve performance levels

Unit 10: Understanding performance management 

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the value of assessing performance to meet organisational and individual needs
• Know how to manage performance of individuals in the team
• Understand the value of feedback in the workplace
• Know how to manage underperformance in the workplace

Unit 11: Developing yourself and others

On completion of this unit you will:

• Know how to identify development needs
• Know how to develop self and others to achieve organisational objectives

Unit 12: Diversity in the workplace

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand how to contribute to a positive workplace environment 
• Understand how to deal with difficulties arising from diverse individual and/or organisational values

Unit 13: Managing yourself 

On completion of this unit you will:

• Know how to use effective personal time management to achieve team goals
• Know how to manage own stress

Unit 14: Induction and coaching in the workplace 

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand how to integrate new members in the team
• Know how to coach individuals in the team

Unit 15: Understanding training and coaching in the workplace 

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand how to provide training appropriate to the workplace 
• Understand how to coach an individual in an organisation

Unit 16: Understanding discipline in the workplace 

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the legal aspects and organisational policy relating to discipline in the workplace
• Understand how to monitor discipline in the workplace

Unit 17: Understanding conflict management in the workplace 

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand conflict management in the workplace

Unit 18: Understanding stress management in the workplace 

On completion of this unit you will:

• Know how to manage stress in the workplace
• Understand how to support individuals in the team and minimise stress in others 

Unit 19: Understanding health and safety in the workplace 

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the organisation’s policy and responsibilities for ensuring a safe and healthy working environment
• Understand own responsibilities for health and safety in the workplace

Unit 20:  Understanding customer service standards and requirements 

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the legal and organisational requirement for managing customer service
• Understand customer service standards
• Know how to monitor customer service performance 

Unit 21:  Understanding innovation and change in an organisation 

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand innovation and change in an organisation
• Understand how to plan, monitor and review the implementation and communication of innovation and change in an organisation
• Understand the effects of innovation and change on people and teams in an organisation

Unit 22:  Understanding quality management in the workplace 

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the importance of quality management within the workplace
• Understand how quality is delivered within the workplace

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 350.02 hrs.

The Access to Higher Education (A2HE) Consortium is a group of organisations who work together to promote and deliver excellence within the A2HE experience. By working in partnership the A2HE Education Consortium is able to call upon the significant expertise of each partner organisation to deliver the best possible learning journey and experience for our A2HE learners.

Access to Higher Education courses are ideal for learners wanting to start a university course but that have no formal qualifications. By working in partnership the A2HE Consortium is able to:

• Recruit, signpost and navigate learners through their decision to register on an A2HE programme of study.
• Provide learners with the most comprehensive Information, Advice and Guidance prior to registration.
• Provide learners with a range of funding options including; payment in full, payment using consumer credit and payment using a government backed Advanced Learning Loan.
• Give learners access to cutting edge technology to support the delivery of their A2HE programme.
• Allow learners to customise their A2HE programme so that it is bespoke to their own learning needs, challenges them throughout and delivers additional learning in areas such as Maths, English and Soft Skills (Confidence, Resilience, Team working etc.).
• Learners access high quality learning materials that are rich and engaging supported by a team of committed and talented tutors and assessors.
• Course accreditation and certification from Open College Network West Midlands, a QAA (Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education) licenced Access Validating Agency (AVA).

Who are the partners?

The Stonebridge Group (SAC) The Stonebridge Group of Training Companies is a conglomerate of 6 separate independent training providers established in 1997 and continually growing. Currently the group trains more than 70,000 learners per annum in a wide range of subjects areas from A-Levels to Web Design and IT with everything in-between. The Group currently employs almost 200 staff who work in all areas including learner recruitment, course development, course delivery, admin, finance and tutorial support Stonebridge Associated Colleges are currently a Gold Trusted Merchant with an average Service Rating of over 98% from 854 Independent Feefo Reviews. The Group specialises in training, digital marketing and learner recruitment including advice and guidance to ensure the right learners are placed on the right programme of study. Please click here for more information
Pearltech UK Ltd (PEARL) PEARL (Personalised e-Assisted Responsive Learning) is uniquely innovative Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) that delivers customised and responsive learning based on individual learner’s needs. The system is available entirely online which means that learners can access all aspects of their learning, assessment and eportfolio 24/7 and from any location in the World using a variety of devices. Pearl encourages learner development beyond academic skills and includes proprietary responsive algorithms which present different learning exercises or challenges unique to each learner. This means that every learner has the ability to customise their course and to enrich their learning experience.
Enabling Development Opportunities Ltd (EDO) EDO has been working with businesses and learners since 2007. The team of directors and staff have decades of experience in skills training. All learners are supported throughout their studies by a talented group of tutors and assessors who are responsible for ensuring that all learners on the A2HE programmes are supported in a way that makes them feel “special” and gives them the best possible chance of succeeding. As part of the A2HE Consortium, EDO are responsible for delivering the training and accessing Advanced Learning Loan (if required) funding for learners. EDO also quality assure the programmes and claim the final certificate for learners from Open College Network West Midlands on successful completion of the A2HE programme. Please click here for more information

The Advanced Learning Loan (ALL) Consortium is a group of organisations who work together to promote and deliver excellence within the ALL experience. By working in partnership the ALL Education Consortium is able to call upon the significant expertise of each partner organisation to deliver the best possible learning journey and experience for our Advanced Learning Loan learners.

Advanced Learner Loan funding is ideal for learners who are not able to fund their own learning and are seeking a government backed loan in order to do so. By working in partnership the ALL Consortium is able to:

• Recruit, signpost and navigate learners through their decision to register on a programme of study using an Advanced Learning Loan.
• Provide learners with the most comprehensive Information, Advice and Guidance prior to registration.
• Provide learners with a range of funding options including; payment in full, payment using consumer credit and payment using a government backed Advanced Learning Loan.
• Give learners access to cutting edge technology to support the delivery of their Advanced Learning Loan funded programme.
• Allow learners to customise their Advanced Learning Loan funded programme so that it is bespoke to their own learning needs, challenges them throughout and delivers additional learning in areas such as Maths, English and Soft Skills (Confidence, Resilience, Team working etc.).
• Learners access high quality learning materials that are rich and engaging supported by a team of committed and talented tutors and assessors.
• Course accreditation and certification from various Ofqual regulated Awarding Bodies.

Who are the partners?

The Stonebridge Group (SAC) The Stonebridge Group of Training Companies is a conglomerate of 6 separate independent training providers established in 1997 and continually growing. Currently the group trains more than 70,000 learners per annum in a wide range of subjects areas from A-Levels to Web Design and IT with everything in-between. The Group currently employs almost 200 staff who work in all areas including learner recruitment, course development, course delivery, admin, finance and tutorial support Stonebridge Associated Colleges are currently a Gold Trusted Merchant with an average Service Rating of over 98% from 854 Independent Feefo Reviews. The Group specialises in training, digital marketing and learner recruitment including advice and guidance to ensure the right learners are placed on the right programme of study. Please click here for more information
Pearltech UK Ltd (PEARL) PEARL (Personalised e-Assisted Responsive Learning) is uniquely innovative Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) that delivers customised and responsive learning based on individual learner’s needs. The system is available entirely online which means that learners can access all aspects of their learning, assessment and eportfolio 24/7 and from any location in the World using a variety of devices. Pearl encourages learner development beyond academic skills and includes proprietary responsive algorithms which present different learning exercises or challenges unique to each learner. This means that every learner has the ability to customise their course and to enrich their learning experience.
Dimensions Training Solutions (DTS) DTS was originally formed in 1973 and has been responsible for training thousands of apprentices and adult learners since then. DTS aim to help learners broaden their skills, gain knowledge; build on experience, to make a positive change to their career and life with dozens of apprenticeships and distance learning QCF courses that can really kick start a new career. Judged Good by OFSTED in October 2015: Just some of the reasons why DTS are a GOOD Training provider, very close to OUTSTANDING, but we don’t like to brag... Learners really enjoy their learning Effective employer involvement helps learners to link work-related activities well with their qualification Good quality workplaces, with a diverse range of clients Highly effective development of Apprentices’ English & Maths skills Employers provide a high quality working environment Consistent, high level of achievement for learners As part of the ALL Consortium, DTS are responsible for delivering the training and accessing the Advanced Learning Loan (if required) funding for learners. DTS also quality assure the programmes and claim the final certificate for learners from the relevant awarding body on successful completion of the programme. Please click here for more information

What's included

What's Included

• All study materials
• Study Guide
• Full Tutor and Admin support
• The course fee includes the awarding body registration and certification fee (valued at up to £96.00).

Qualifications

Qualification: ILM Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management

Requirements for Entry

There are no formal entry requirements to enrol on this leadership and management course. However it’s aimed at people who are new to leadership and management and wish to develop or improve upon their coaching and mentoring skills. There will be some basic assessment in Mathematics, IT and English.

Professional Membership

On completion of this course you will be eligible to join the following Professional Associations(s):

ILM

ILM is the UK's leading provider of leadership, coaching and management qualifications and training. As an institution ILM is widely recognised by employers and education institutions throughout the UK.  The ILM brand is synonymous with contemporary standards of training and competence that are valued by employers in todays fast-paced and perpetually evolving workplace. All ILM qualifications have been accredited by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). All in all an ILM qualification is signal that a learner has successfully completed training and skills that make them a real asset in the workplace.

 

Professional Membership

On completion of this course you will be eligible to join the following Professional Associations(s):

ILM

ILM is the UK's leading provider of leadership, coaching and management qualifications and training. As an institution ILM is widely recognised by employers and education institutions throughout the UK.  The ILM brand is synonymous with contemporary standards of training and competence that are valued by employers in todays fast-paced and perpetually evolving workplace. All ILM qualifications have been accredited by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). All in all an ILM qualification is signal that a learner has successfully completed training and skills that make them a real asset in the workplace.

 

Career Transition Partnership (CTP)

We are proud to be working with Career Transition Partnetship (CTP) as a CTP Preferred Suplier. We are able to offer ex-service personnel access to funding for our whole range of military resettlement courses.

As a CTP Preferred Supplier we are able to accept your IRTC (Individual Resettlement Training Costs) grant or ELC (Enhanced Learning Credits) for any of the following courses:

• Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA)
• Beauty Therapy (Massage Route) Dual Course
• Business Administration
• Certificate in Education and Training
• Counselling Skills
• Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)
• Foot Health Care Practitioner
• Health and Social Care (Adults)
• Hospitality Supervision and Leadership
• Playwork (NVQ)
• Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
• Principles of Customer Service course
• Principles of End of Life Care Course
• Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools
• Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Certificate

If you are ex-service personnel and would like more information on how to claim this funding, please contact the college or speak to your Service Resettlement Advisor.

For more information on CTP, please visit www.ctp.org.uk

Study Options

This course is currently only available to be studied via the online method.

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 350.02 hrs.

Further Information

If you would like any further information regarding this course, please call an advisor today on 0121 392 8288 ( or email enquiries@stonebridge.uk.com

Tutor Support

With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.

You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

Student Zone

We understand that studying from home may be a new experience for you. You may even be feeling a bit apprehensive because you will not be studying in a traditional "classroom environment".

To help you overcome these concerns we have developed the Student Zone. The Student Zone, to which all of our students receive access, encourages a high level of interaction with your tutor and other like-minded students. Within this area you can:

• Access the Student Learning Community which allows you to connect with fellow students and gain the help and support you need.
• View your tutor's feedback on your marked assignments.
• View optional reading lists for your course (where available).
• Access free online games, for when you need a break from studying.
• View the study guide with plenty of useful hints and tips on how to get the most out of your course.
• Access free courses such as: Improving Learning Skills; Job Interview Skills; The Effective Learner; Goal Setting and Time Management; and Ten Tips to Complete a Good Test Paper.
• Find details on our generous Referral Programme.
And don’t forget our Facebook page where you will find tips, resources, games, competitions, and plenty of engagement and interaction from fellow students.