Award in Principles of Management and Leadership (Unit 301)

The course focuses on the ways organisations operate, the application of management and leadership approaches and how these can positively impact on personal effectiveness, lead to improved performance, and support teams, colleagues and customers.

The Award provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities required for managers and will develop the skills required for this level of responsibility. Being equipped with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to manage and lead effectively is essential if an individual and his/her organisation are to succeed. This unit has been designed for learners who want to develop or sharpen their professional edge and enhance personal effectiveness. 

Dates are as follows –

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Teaching and learning methods

Workshop based teaching and in computer suites for practice sessions. Sessions are delivered by highly qualified industry specialists.

Assessment is via practical work-based assignments provided by CMI. This ensures that you undertake work study which is relevant to your own organisation’s context (if appropriate).

Modules and assessment

The Award in Principles of Management and Leadership gives you foundation of the skills and knowledge required to be a manager as part of an organisation, as well as the ability to apply your learning in the context of another organisation or industry sector.

Units:

Principles of Management and Leadership

Career options and progression

On successful completion of a Level 3 Award in Principles of Management and Leadership, a number of progression opportunities become available:

• Enhance your professional status by upgrading your CMI membership
• Progress to other qualifications at the same level (e.g. from Level 3 Award to Level 3 Certificate or Diploma etc.)
• Progress to other qualifications at the next level (e.g. from Level 3 Certificate to Level 4 or 5 Certificate)
• Apply to become a Chartered Manager

Learners who are aspiring to a management role may progress to roles such as: Team Leader, Supervisor, Project Officer, Shift Manager.

Five GCSEs at Grade C and above although other relevant or prior work experience may also be considered as an alternative. Learners will need to have access to a PC with internet connection to access online resources and complete assignments. CMI application form and interview with CMI tutor required.

Professional classrooms with access to IT equipment and variety of books, journals and online resources through the College Learning Resource Centre. Access to computers at the multiple LRC locations.

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