ILM Level 6 Certificate in Leadership and Management

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Overview

The ILM Level 6 Certificate in Leadership and Management is an ideal qualification for experienced managers who want to enhance their leadership and management capabilities. By developing your strategic thinking, communication, performance management, and decision-making skills, this qualification will prepare you for senior management roles and provide you with the confidence and expertise to lead organisations successfully. Whether you’re aiming to move into executive roles or improve your current leadership practice, the ILM Level 6 Certificate is a powerful tool for career development.

Delivery Methods

The London College of Professional Studies (LCPS) offers a variety of flexible delivery methods to meet the diverse needs of learners. These include blended Learning and online. The learners can choose the mode of study at their convenience.

Learners are able to:

  • Access all Course Materials including online modules, written assignments, and study notes
  • Assignment Briefings to help learners understand assessment requirements
  • Assignment Marking and Constructive Feedback from qualified tutors
  • Receive excellent-quality study notes.
  • Teacher Support throughout the learning journey
  • 24/7 Access to the LCPS user-friendly online learning portal.
  • Dedicated Customer Service via live chat, telephone, and email (Monday to Friday).
  • Ongoing Academic Support until successful course completion

The London College of Professional Studies ensures a flexible, accessible, and fully supported learning experience for all ILM Level 6 learners—empowering them to succeed in their leadership journey.

Duration

ILM Level 6 Certificate in Leadership and Management is available in 2 duration modes:

  • 03 Months (Fast Track)
  • 06 Months

Accreditation

The ILM Level 6 Certificate in Leadership and Management is accredited by (Institute of Leadership and Management.), an Ofqual-regulated awarding body.

Course Delivery

  • Online

Entry Requirements

These qualifications are designed for learners who are typically aged 19 and above.

The entry profile for learners is likely to include at least one of the following:

  • Relevant Level 5 Diploma qualification or equivalent qualification, or
  • Substantial experience as a manager or supervisor

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Module Structure

  • Learners must achieve overall a minimum of 15 credits from 504, 514, 522, 529, 550, 601 – 612, 717
  • A minimum of 8 credits must be from 601-612
  • A maximum of 7 credits can be taken from 504, 514, 522, 529, 550, 717
Unit No Unit title Level Credit Value
601 Developing personal effectiveness and impact 6 6
602 Developing critical thinking 6 8
603 Progressive discourse in modern leadership 6 10
604 Delivering outcomes through people 6 12
605 Optimising organisational capacity 6 10
606 Maximising data efficiency for organisational success 6 7
607 Leading a sustainable and future focused organisation 6 5
608 Delivering a commercially focused strategy 6 8
609 Principles and practices of risk management 6 5
610 Innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship 6 5
611 Project management 6 7
612 Introduction to strategic management 6 4

 

Unit No Unit title Level Credit Value
710 Embedding a culture of developmental leadership 7 12
711 Strategic leadership development 7 11
712 Supporting a culture of innovation through change 7 12
713 Strategic influencing and negotiation 7 13
714 Strategic optimisation of people resources 7 11
715 Adopting a data led approach to strategic management 7 10
716 Developing a commercially focused organisation 7 10
717 Evolving approaches in leadership and management 7 7
504 Leading innovation and change 5 5
514 Managing recruitment 5 5
522 Becoming an effective leader 5 5
529 Knowledge and information management 5 5
550 Understanding the skills, principles and practice of effective coaching and mentoring within an organisational context 5 6

Modules

  1. The learner will be able to apply the meta skills required for an effective manager
  2. The learner will understand leader behaviours within an organisation
  3. The learner will be able to apply their understanding of crisis management, agility and resilience to improve their personal impact.

  1. The learner will understand enquiry-based approaches to research within own operational environment.
  2. The learner will understand problem solving and decision-making models/techniques within own operational environment.
  3. The learner will be able to apply critical thinking as a management behaviour.

  1. The learner will understand leadership and management theories, including their implications for future practice
  2. The learner will understand the impact of own leadership identity and personal leadership brand in supporting influencing, engagement and collaboration
  3. The learner will understand own ability to support an inclusive, innovative and diverse culture

  1. The learner will understand own role in the planning, recruitment, retention and wellbeing of people
  2. The learner will be able to lead high-performing teams
  3. The learner will understand how to support the principles and practices of learning and development in a high-performing team

  1. The learner will be able to review and optimise organisational and resource capacity
  2. The learner will be able to establish a road map as to how disruptive technologies can influence the optimisation of organisational capacity
  3. The learner will be able to communicate suggested improvements to optimise organisational and resource capacity in a digital world to stakeholders

  1. The learner will be able to employ performance management approaches and data analysis to evaluate organisational performance
  2. The learner will be able to appraise performance data and produce strategic recommendations to inform organisational direction
  3. The learner will be able to inform and influence stakeholders to adopt recommendations aligned to strategic objectives

  1. The learner will understand the impact of an organisation’s ability to act responsibly
  2. The learner will develop a plan based on drivers for change which provides a future-focus strategy for sustainable organisations

  1. The learner will understand how to promote a creative culture and high-performing teams for commercial advantage
  2. The learner will review the commercial strategy, identifying existing and future markets, innovative opportunities and organisational capacity
  3. The learner will be able to deliver a revised commercial strategy to key stakeholders

  1. The learner will understand the importance of risk management, analysis and control within an organisation
  2. The learner will be able to develop a risk management plan

  1. The learner will be able to develop creative and innovative thinking skills and practices to optimise future business opportunities
  2. The learner will be able to create ideas for an entrepreneurial business initiative considering its feasibility

  1. The learner will be able to construct a scope and supporting business case for a project within own area of responsibility
  2. The learner will be able to implement and lead a project within own area of responsibility
  3. The learner will be able to evaluate and communicate the project outcomes considering the impact on own professional practice

  1. The learner will understand the strategic management process and the role of cross functional interaction in supporting organisational strategy
  2. The learner will be able to support and assess the process of strategic management and cross functional interaction

  1. The learner will understand personal and professional practices which support a culture of developmental leadership
  2. The learner will understand how a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture supporting well-being, is managed in the workplace
  3. The learner will understand the relevance of coaching and mentoring in supporting a culture of developmental leadership

  1. The learner will understand the impact of own leadership styles in the workplace and the difference between ethical and values-based leadership.
  2. The learner will understand how to optimise people skillsets for succession and workforce planning, to drive a continuous improvement culture
  3. The learner will understand how the setting of strategic direction and vision impact the decision-making process

  1. The learner will understand a growth mindset in the context of innovation and collaborative working/culture
  2. The learner will understand key principles of leading organisational change, personal and organisational readiness to promotea culture of innovation
  3. The learner will be able to create a change readiness plan for self and organisation to support a culture of innovation.

  1. The learner will be able to build positive relationships across key spheres of influence
  2. The learner will be able to shape a communication strategy for own area of responsibility ensuring alignment with organisational requirements
  3. The learner will be able to communicate persuasively, including the use of personal presence and storytelling, to progress organisational strategy

  1. The learner will understand the strategic context of workforce planning
  2. The learner will understand own impact on workforce planning and development
  3. The learner will be able to lead a culture of learning that supports workforce succession planning and development

  1. The learner will understand key data sources required for organisational decision-making.
  2. The learner will understand the data requirements and data management to inform organisational decision-making
  3. The learner will be able to suggest improvements to organisational strategy based on insights from data analysis to support decision-making

  1. The learner will be able to facilitate the development of a commercially focused strategy based on opportunities within the marketplace
  2. The learner will be able to direct the commercial functions within own organisation
  3. The learner will be able to embed an entrepreneurial and solutions-focussed culture within own organisation

  1. The learner will understand innovation and change in an evolving world and potential impacts on leadership and management.
  2. The learner will be able to create a development plan taking into consideration potential impacts on evolving leadership and management practices


What could this qualification lead to?

The ILM Level 6 Certificate in Leadership and Management is designed for experienced managers and those aspiring to move into senior management roles. Upon completion of this qualification, learners can progress into various career opportunities and educational pathways. Here’s what this qualification could lead to:

  1. Senior Manager/Team Leader
  2. Operations Manager
  3. Project Manager
  4. Department Head or Division Manager
  5. Change Manager

Progression

  1. After completing the Level 6 Certificate, you can progress to the ILM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership, which focuses on advanced strategic leadership and management at the executive level.
  2. Master’s Degree: The ILM Level 6 Certificate can act as a pathway to further education, including a master’s degree (MBA) in leadership, management, or business administration.

Assessment

  • Assessment is via assignment submission only
  • No Exams

Payment Plan

Mode of Study: (Online)
Option 1: Full Payment
Fee £1100
Fee (discounted) £800
Option 2: Instalment Plan
Instalment Plan: £200 deposit

5 monthly instalments of £140

 

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