Level 4 Certificate in Leadership and Management (City and Guilds) | South Bank Colleges
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Is this course for you?

Designed for new and aspiring middle managers, the Level 4 Certificate in Leadership and Management is perfect if you're looking to bolster your managerial skills and gain a deeper understanding of your role within the organization. This qualification will enable you to lead with confidence and manage effectively, enriching both your professional development and organizational contributions.

What experience and skills will you gain?

What will you learn?

This course covers a wide array of topics essential for effective leadership and management:

  • Managing Yourself and Personal Skills: Enhance your self-management skills and personal effectiveness in a leadership role.
  • Providing Direction: Learn how to set clear goals and align your team's efforts with the strategic objectives of the organization. Facilitating Innovation and Change: Develop the skills necessary to drive innovation and manage change effectively within * your team and the wider organization.
  • Achieving Results: Understand how to use resources efficiently to achieve organizational goals while maintaining quality and standards.
  • Using Resources: Gain insights into optimal resource utilization, including time, budget, and human resources.
  • Working with People: Strengthen your ability to develop and lead a team, improving both individual and collective performance.

Key Benefits

For Individuals:

  • Consolidate your existing management skills and experience.
  • Build specialist business knowledge in areas such as finance and marketing.
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of your leadership style and its impact on others.
  • Earn a nationally recognized qualification that validates your leadership and management skills.

For Employers:

  • Equip your middle managers with advanced understanding and practical abilities to enhance their effectiveness.
  • Customize the qualification to address specific skills gaps within your team or organization.
  • Foster leaders who are capable of assessing and adapting their leadership styles to meet business needs.
  • Campus
    This course will be delivered at Lambeth College - Clapham
  • What do you need to apply?

    Ideal candidates are those currently in junior management positions or aspiring for middle management roles. Participants are expected to be employed in a capacity where they can demonstrate the skills learned in a real-world context.

  • How will you be assessed?

    The Level 4 Certificate in Leadership and Management is assessed using criterion-based assessment methods. This means that each learner must provide adequate evidence for each assessment criterion in order to pass. The specific assessments may include:

    • Assignments: Learners may be required to complete written assignments that demonstrate their understanding and application of the course material.
    • Reports: Practical reports might be used to assess learners' ability to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world management scenarios.
    • Presentations: Oral presentations may be used to assess the learner's communication skills and ability to present management concepts clearly and effectively.
    • Professional Discussions: These discussions can help evaluate the learner's understanding and reflective practice regarding leadership and management principles.
  • Where can this course take you?

    This qualification prepares you for a variety of management roles across different sectors, providing a solid foundation for progression to higher-level leadership roles. It is also valuable for those looking to specialize further in specific areas of management through additional training and qualifications.