ILM Leadership and Team Skills Level 2 Certificate Online

Course Information

This ILM Level 2 (GCSE level) in Leadership and Team Skills is an accredited qualification (City and Guilds of London Institute) which is recognised and valued on a worldwide basis. This course is specifically aimed at team leaders who have some people management responsibility or aspiring team leaders with little experience. The programme has been devised by a practising manager and leader to cover a range of the main people management issues that we face when we lead.

Getting the right mix of inspirational leadership and effective management skills and practices can have a significant impact on your own performance and your organisational performance.

It is for this reason that the programme has been designed to include units that will enhance your abilities as a Team Leader and to give you the confidence to adopt new practices. The course is flexible to allow you to study wherever you like, at a time to suit you as long as you have internet connection!

You will study a minimum of 9 topics as follows:

Leading your work team

You will gain an understanding of the difference between leadership and management and understand a range of leadership styles, their benefits and potential impact on individuals and performance

Understanding change in the workplace

You will gain an understanding of the causes of change in the workplace and you will learn how to support the implementation of change in the workplace.

Understanding Conflict Management in the Workplace

This course will help you to develop your knowledge and understanding of managing conflict and supporting individuals as required by a practising or potential first line manager. You will understand the Causes and stages of conflict along with skills and techniques for managing conflict.

Planning and Monitoring Work

You will gain an understanding of how organisational policy affects work planning and allocation, key stages in the process, how to ensure team understanding, monitoring performance, and how to address underachievement.

Induction and Coaching in the Workplace

You will gain an understanding of the benefits of induction, how to support new members, a recognised coaching technique, how to plan short coaching sessions, and the importance of constructive feedback.

Using Resources Effectively and Efficiently in the Workplace

You will gain an understanding of various workplace resources, the need for adequate materials and labour, how to ensure the efficient and safe usage of resources, and ways of monitoring their effectiveness.

Managing Yourself

You will gain an understanding of effective time management, how to identify your own strengths and weaknesses when managing your time.  You will learn simple time management and stress management techniques, and where to find sources of support.

Methods of Communicating in the Workplace

You will gain an understanding of the importance and impact of effective communication by exploring various methods and their pros and cons, and how to overcome barriers to communication.

Understand Effective Team Working

You will gain an understanding of how to create and maintain effective teams, the benefits of teamwork, potential barriers, their effects, and ways to overcome them.

Course Delivery

Online

Entry Requirements

These qualifications are designed to help you boost your performance as a team member and help you make the transition from working in a team to leading a team. If you are a practising team leader, they will help you be more effective and confident in your role.

There are no real entry requirements to this course though we will check that you are in an appropriate position to be able to fulfil some of the assessment requirements.

An informal telephone conversation or email will usually suffice to ensure that this qualification is suitable for you.

Course Duration

As you are studying this course online you can study at a pace that suits you. Please note that we allow up to 18 months for you to complete.

It is suggested that you allocate at least 3 hours per week for your study to ensure that you progress through the course at a reasonable rate.

Course Price

£1095.00