ILM Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management

Staff Development

Institute of Leadership & Management Certificate in Leadership and Management Level 5 tailored for Loughborough University Staff

ILM Certificate in Leadership and Management

Level 5

What is the ILM Certificate in Leadership and Management?

n Managers with previous qualifications, team

The ILM Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management has been specially designed to give practising managers a solid foundation in their formal development in this role. This is a pragmatic programme concentrating on the theory, but also the application at Loughborough University. Specialist departments will be involved in the design and the delivery of certain units, making it really unique to Loughborough and allowing you the opportunity to really find out and question how things work.

n People looking to move into more senior

What level qualification is the Certificate?

In terms of national qualifications framework (QCF) ILM Level 5 is equivalent to a Foundation Degree.

Who is the programme for?

This strategic leadership programme is aimed at managers from Grade 7 and above, however it may also be a good development route for: n ➢Anyone in other management grades who have

a number of years experience in management and would like to gain a recognised qualification.

leaders/managers new into post who want to learn more about management & leadership at Loughborough University.

management posts in the future, who have already completed ILM Level 3 or equivalent.

NB This programme is not recommended for managers with no previous qualifications or experience.

How is it delivered?

The full programme consists of 7 units, completed over 2-3 years. In order to achieve the final Certificate you must complete all units, attending all sessions, and the work based assignments within 3 years of registration.

The seven programme units are: ➢ n Understanding the Management role to improve management performance 2.5 days face to face delivery. ➢ n Making a financial case 1.5 days face to face delivery. ➢ n Managing improvement 1 day face to face delivery. ➢ n

Human Resources Management (Managing Recruitment) 3 days face to face delivery which includes the Recruiting the Right People course; followed by 8 hours of online self study.

➢ n Leading innovation and change 3 days face to face delivery, followed by 3-4 hours of online self study. ➢ n Understanding financial management 2 days of face to face delivery. ➢ n Becoming an effective leader 2 days face to face delivery.

Assessment Info After each mandatory unit the participant will either be asked to submit a work-based assignment or deliver a presentation plus a reflective review.

What support is available?

Each participant will have 5 hours of tutorial support, 3 hours of which will be conducted online though action learning sets and the other 2 hours of which would be a on a one to one basis.

What we provide: n High quality delivery and assessment standards. n A supportive and constructive learning

atmosphere where you can feel challenged and stretched in a safe environment.

n Staff Development will fully fund you if you register

and commit to this programme.

NB If you register to complete the ILM Level 5 qualification, we reserve the right to charge your department on a cost recovery basis if you fail to complete the requirements of the programme.

What we ask of you: Once registered you have made a commitment to complete the Certificate. It is your responsibility to learn and put what you have learnt into practice.

You will need to hand your assignments in on time and keep your line manager informed.

If you register on the full programme you are agreeing to the following time commitments: n 15 days face to face delivery. n Self study online. n 3 hours of Action Learning sets. n 2 hours individual tutorials. n Plus time to prepare and complete assignments.

Progression Routes: Once you have obtained your ILM Level 5 qualification and if you wish to progress from this level, you may be eligible for exemptions on the School of Business and Economics ‘Diploma/ MSc in Management and Leadership’ programme.

For further information, please contact Liz Taylor at the Business School on Email: e.taylor@lboro.ac.uk or Telephone: +44(0)1509 223140.

Register on a briefing session To see if the Certificate is suitable for you and to find out more come along to a briefing session.

The briefing session allows you to learn more about the content of the programme, the level of commitment involved and also the standard of work you will need to achieve in order to gain the qualification.

There is no obligation to register for the programme, but we do encourage you to come to a briefing and find out about the course content from the people who deliver it.

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Staff Development Loughborough University Leicestershire LE11 3TU T: +44 (0)1509 222381 E: sd@lboro.ac.uk