Please click here for a full description of the ILM programmes we offer to see which is the right training course for you.  These courses are NOT open to postgraduate students - they are designed for University staff only.

The course provides an in-depth exploration of leadership and management at a strategic level using a current work-based innovation project which is determined by the learner.  This qualification is designed specifically for those who are middle managers.  You typically have the following responsibilities:

• Provide departmental/divisional leadership; plan, manage and monitor operations; lead change projects; develop people and resources to maximise operational effectiveness; monitor performance and control budgets.
• Encourage innovation and improvement; set goals and delegate tasks to direct reports; communicate with teams and manage risks.
• Make strategic plans with time horizons of up to 5 years and set KPIs for the University of your area of responsibility.

PLEASE NOTE: As part of the course you will undertake an innovation project of your choice which involves writing an Innovation Project Report.  This will be based on your own real work needs in the context of an improvement opportunity in your area of responsibility.

The course runs from October 2023 to June 2024 and is comprised of seven blended learning blocks, each providing recorded content, self-paced learner activities, facilitated workshops and Action Learning sets.

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Programme Outline

All courses use Moodle to facilitate the delivery of the learning materials and learners will need access to Moodle to fully benefit from the course

Pre Course Activities	Completion of ILM Registration Form Pre Course Learner Questionnaire Pre Course Learner Benchmarking
Introductory Seminar	Introducing the Course ILM Dimensions of Leadership Meeting your learning partners
Learning Block 1:  Introducing Leadership	Learner content - Introducing ILM leadership behaviours Personal Learner Activities Interactive on-line workshop
Learning Block 2:  Organisational environment	Learner content - PESTLE and horizon planning Personal Learner Activities Interactive in-person workshop Action Learning Set 1
Learning Block 3:  Innovation and change	Learner content - Innovation practices and change models Learner Activities Interactive on-line workshop Action Learning Set 2
Learning Block 4:  Creative solutions	Learner content - Design thinking for leaders Personal Learner Activities Interactive in-person workshop
Learning Block 5:  Professional relationships	Learner content - Stakeholders and leading the team  Personal Learner Activities Interactive on-line workshop Action Learning Set 5
Learning Block 6:  Change management	Learner content - Planning and Action learning Personal Learner Activities Interactive in-person workshop
Learning Block 7:  Rethinking leadership	Learner content - Emotional intelligence, action planning Personal Learner Activities Interactive on-line workshop

 

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Certificate Route Details

Duration: Approximately 80 guided learning hours (note that much of this time will be spent on work-based activities which will enhance your current leadership practice.

The Certificate course provides an in-depth exploration of leadership and management using a current work-based issue/project which is determined by the learner. 

Assessment for the Certificate will be via the following Personal Learning Activities (PLAs): a PESTLE Analysis Report, an Innovation Project Report, a Personal Leadership Development Action Plan and a Leadership Development Presentation.

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Cost
There is a £150 charge to attend this course payable by the School/Department and you must engage with all of the learning and assessment to gain certification.

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Pre-Requisites

Registration process
Please complete the registration form so we can register you with the ILM.

The information you provide will only be shared with the course tutor and the ILM for registration purposes.