Team Leader Skills Course

Program Overview

This Level 3 Leadership & Team Skills course provides newcomers and existing personnel with the knowledge and skills to lead teams effectively. Covering topics like conflict management, strategic planning, and team development, it equips individuals with the tools to enhance their leadership abilities and foster high-performing teams. Upon completion, participants receive an endorsed certificate, opening up career opportunities in various leadership roles.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This is an intermediate Level 3 Leadership & Team Skills course designed for both newcomers and existing leadership personnel. It covers key topics such as conflict management, change management, strategic planning, and the benefits of developing a high-performing team. The course aims to help individuals develop their natural leadership qualities and gain the skills and knowledge needed to lead a team successfully.

• Module 2 - Defining, Evaluating and Managing Teams: Discusses the importance of trust and respect in leadership and team-based environments.
• Module 3 - Developing a High-Performing Team: Presents the concept of high-performing teams, outlining the five primary phases of their development.
Discusses the benefits of creating and maintaining such teams, the concept of a 'good team player,' and the performance management responsibilities of the team leader.
• Module 4 - Strategic Planning: Examines strategic planning from a team leadership perspective.
Covers SWOT analysis from a team leader's perspective and the role of accountability in leadership.
• Module 5 – Managing Change in the workplace: Introduces change management in team leadership, emphasizing the benefits and importance of managing change proactively.
Discusses the importance of effective forward planning and provides tips and guidelines for improved time management in a leadership role.
• Module 6 – Managing Conflict in the workplace: Covers conflict management and resolution responsibilities of the team leader.

Teaching:

The teaching method is online learning, with students completing the course at their own pace. The course is delivered through a combination of online materials, such as videos, articles, and interactive exercises.

Careers:

An endorsed Level 3 Leadership & Team Skills Certificate can open doors to various career paths, including:

• Newcomers pursuing their first leadership roles
• Team leaders and managers seeking promotion
• Managers and senior leadership figures
• Business owners and prospective entrepreneurs
• Individuals working in HR or team leadership
• Jobseekers looking to boost their employment prospects
The training provider can advise on further recognition, such as progression routes into further and/or higher education.