The Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership Programme runs over a period of approximately 9 months, with self-study time (typically about 10-15 hours a month) between workshops.. The Programme is a combination of group workshops, an ongoing business simulation running across a number of workshops, plus guided self-study and assignments between workshops and 1-1 coaching with a Personal Tutor.

The units we have selected to create our diploma programme are shown below, after an induction to the programme you will follow the units in the order shown.

5001- Personal Development as a Manager and Leader - Credits 6 Guided Learning Hours 20

Learning Outcomes:

1. Be able to assess and plan for personal professional development
2. Be able to plan for the resources required for personal professional development
3. Be able to implement and evaluate the personal development plan
4. Be able to promote healthy and safe working practices

5013 - Leadership Practice - Credits: 7 Guided learning Hours: 30

Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand the links and differences between management and leadership
2. Understand leadership principles that support organisational values
3. Be able to understand and apply leadership strategies to organisational objectives

5006 - Conducting a Management Project - Credits10 Guided learning Hours: 35

Learning Outcomes:

1. Be able to identify and justify a management project
2. Be able to conduct research using sources and analyse data and options
3. Be able to make conclusions and recommendations that achieve the project aim
4. Be able to show and review the results of the project

5002 - Information based decision making - Credits: 7 Guided learning Hours: 25

Learning Outcomes:

1. Be able to identify and select sources of data and information
2. Be able to analyse and present information to support decision making
3. Be able to communicate the results of information analysis and decisions

5011 - Managing Recruitment and Selection - Credits: 7 Guided learning Hours: 25

Learning Outcomes:

1. Be able to explain the impact of both the law and organisational procedures on the process of recruitment and selection
2. Be able to identify personnel requirements and present a reasoned case for changes in staffing resources
3. Be able to organise and conduct a selection process, justify a decision and keep necessary records
4. Be able to communicate the selection decisions and plan induction for the appointed candidate