Duration

5- 8 Months

Accreditation

City & Guilds – ILM

Overview

The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management is intended for those seeking to enhance their leadership skills, deepen their management expertise, and ready themselves for increased responsibilities in their present or prospective careers.

The curriculum cultivates applied and professional expertise in essential domains like as leadership, personnel management, organisational efficacy, communication, decision-making, change management, and strategic thought. Students cultivate the capacity to lead teams proficiently, address organisational obstacles, and aid in fulfilling broader corporate goals.

For Armed Forces personnel and service leavers, the qualification can provide an opportunity to build on the leadership, teamwork, communication, organisation and decision-making skills developed during military service and apply them within environment.

Equivalences

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management qualifications denote practical knowledge, skills, capacities, and competencies that are academically recognised as equivalent to the 2nd year of a UK Bachelor’s Degree.

Delivery Methods

To cater to different learning styles and preferences, the London College of Professional Studies (LCPS) offers a range of flexible delivery methods, allowing learners to study in a way that suits their needs and schedules.

Learners will be able to:

  •  Access all course materials – including online modules, study guides, and written assignments.
  •  Receive expert tutor support throughout the course.
  •  Use the LCPS Online Learning Portal – available 24/7, providing a user-friendly platform for all study resources.
  •  Obtain detailed assignment briefings to guide assessment preparation.
  •  Access high-quality study notes designed to support learning and understanding.
  •  Receive assignment feedback and marks to monitor progress and improvement.
  •  Earn a fully accredited UK qualification upon successful completion.
  •  Get dedicated customer support via chat, telephone, or email (Monday to Friday).
  •  Enjoy full academic and administrative support from enrolment to course completion.

Duration

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management is available in 2 durations:
  • 5 Months (Fast)
  • 08 Months
Learners are granted a maximum of 18 months’ access to complete the course from the date of enrolment.

Accreditation

  • The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management is accredited by (Institute of Leadership and Management) an Ofqual-regulated awarding body.
  • ILM is a leading specialist provider of leadership, management, coaching and mentoring qualifications and is part of City & Guilds.
  • ILM qualifications are designed to develop practical, workplace-focused leadership and management skills, supporting individuals at different stages of their careers—from aspiring team leaders and managers through to experienced senior leaders.

Course Delivery

  • Online

Entry Requirements

  • These qualifications are designed for learners who are typically aged 18 and above.
  • There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification

Module Structure

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management qualification consists Minimum 37 credits Choice of units from Groups 1 and 2 Maximum of 18 credits from Group 2

  Group 1  
Unit Title Level CV*
Developing Critical Thinking 5 4
Leading Innovation and Change 5 5
Managing Individual Development 5 4
Understanding the Organisational Environment 5 5
Understanding Organisational Culture and Ethics 5 3
Managing Customer Relations 5 3
Managing Recruitment 5 5
Managing Work Analysis 5 3
Developing and Leading Teams to Achieve Organisational Goals and Objectives 5 4
Assessing Your Own Leadership Capability and Performance 5 6
Managing Own Continuing Professional Development 5 15
Becoming an Effective Leader 5 5
Improving and Maintaining the Organisation’s Environmental Performance 5 5
Managing Remote Workers 5 5
Understanding Governance of Organisations 5 6
Improving Own Leadership Performance Through Action Learning 5 15
 

Group 2

Unit Title Level CV*
Planning and Leading a Complex Team Activity 4 4
Managing Risk in the Workplace 4 3
Management Communication 4 4
Managing Personal Development 4 15
Managing a Healthy and Safe Environment 4 2
Managing Marketing Activities 4 3
Motivating People in the Workplace 4 2
Understanding the Organisational Culture and Context 4 6
Understanding Work in Contemporary Society 4 3
Understanding the Importance of Marketing for an Organisation 4 4
Understanding the Macro Economic Environment 4 7
 

Assessment

  • Assessment is via assignment submission. No Exams
  • There are no practical observations required to complete this course

What could this qualification lead to?

Successful completion of the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management can support progression to both higher education and career development within the Business sector.

Employment Opportunities

Learners undertaking this qualification may work in job roles such as:
  • Operations Manager
  • Department Manager
  • Team Manager
  • Business Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Service Delivery Manager
  • Office Manager
  • Customer Service Manager
  • Business Development Manager
  • Training and Development Manager
  • Operations Coordinator

Higher Education

Successful completion of the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management can provide learners with a pathway to further study at a higher academic level.
  • Level 6 qualifications in Leadership and Management
  • Higher-level professional management qualifications
  • Business and Management degree programmes
  • Leadership and Management degree programmes
  • Business Administration programmes
  • Human Resource Management programmes
  • Project and Operations Management programmes
  • Other relevant undergraduate or professional qualifications