ILM Level 3 Award in Leadership and Management
-
- Official ILM Approved Centre
-
- No exams
-
- Flexible 0% payment plans available
-
- Study in-person or online
-
- Expert 1-on-1 Instrustor Support
-
- Boost your earning potential & career progression
40 hours
Level 3
CGQ3PLA
Key Details
The ILM Level 3 Award in Leadership and Management provides a concise introduction to core supervisory skills for aspiring, new, or practising first-line managers. Designed for team leaders and supervisors, this qualification covers essential concepts including leadership styles, effective team motivation, task delegation, and workplace communication. Candidates learn to address day-to-day operational challenges and align team output with organisational objectives. Upskilling your junior management tier with this Award builds immediate practical leadership confidence, improves team engagement, and establishes consistent line-management standards across your operational teams.
- Module 1: Core Management Skills and Operational Planning – Covers fundamental supervisory responsibilities, structured problem-solving, and resource allocation. It equips first-line managers to make sound decisions and structure daily workplace operations effectively.
- Module 2: Team Leadership and Motivation – Explores leadership styles, team dynamics, and motivational theories to enhance engagement and team alignment. Candidates develop practical strategies to establish clear performance goals and cultivate high-performing environments.
- Module 3: People Performance and Workplace Communication – Details techniques for setting performance standards, delivering constructive feedback, and conducting appraisals. Emphasis is placed on clear communication, managing professional relationships, and resolving conflict efficiently.
- Module 4: Navigating Innovation and Change – Focuses on understanding the drivers of change, fostering team creativity, and guiding staff through workplace transitions. It prepares leaders to manage operational risks, address resistance, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Candidates benefit from continuous formative evaluation throughout the programme, including self-assessment tasks, reflective exercises, and scenario-based knowledge checks. Summative assessment is conducted through practical, work-based written assignments for each unit, enabling candidates to apply theoretical concepts directly to their real-world organizational challenges. There are no formal written examinations, ensuring evaluation prioritises practical application over rote memorisation.
Candidates gain immediate credibility to advance into roles such as Team Leader, Supervisor, Shift Manager, or Department Co-ordinator across various industry sectors. The Award serves as a direct modular building block towards broader qualifications, including the ILM Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Leadership and Management. Furthermore, successful completion lays the foundational knowledge required to eventually progress to mid-level management credentials, such as the ILM Level 5 Award.
There are no formal academic entry requirements for this qualification, making it highly accessible to aspiring and practicing managers alike. Candidates should ideally possess basic literacy and numeracy capabilities alongside experience in a working environment. Applicants without traditional qualifications are welcomed through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), leveraging relevant workplace experience in supervisory or operational co-ordination roles.
- Training
- Assessment Fees
- Learning Resource Kit
Add on…
Dates & Prices
Making a corporate booking?
Fill out the form below and we’ll explore how we can accomodate you.
