Business and Management | ILM Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management | Level 3
Why this course?

This qualification is ideal for individuals who are new to managing and/or have first line management responsibilities but no formal training, and are serious about developing their abilities. This course particularly supports practising team leaders seeking to move up to the next level of management, and managers who need to lead people though organisational change, budget cuts or other pressures.
Gain a range of management skills that you can apply to your role, including: building your leadership capabilities, motivating and engaging teams, performance management, and managing work relationships.
-
Staff Profiles
Course aims
ILM is the UK’s premier organisation for leadership and management, offering more leadership and management qualifications than any other awarding body.
Not only are the ILM qualifications industry-standard, ranging from team leader programmes to diplomas for senior directors, but they help retain and motivate staff too.
ILM also connect a community of 35,000 leaders and managers committed to making a real difference to their organisations. They’ve become better managers by receiving the professional recognition and management support that comes with ILM membership.
Through real-life application and independent research, ILM and the MET know what makes a good manager and a motivating leader. We’re both passionate about the difference good leadership and management makes to individual and organisational success and are delighted to work in partnership for your experience.
Course units
• Communication
• Recruiting & Interview Skills
• Training & Coaching
• Giving Briefings and Presentation Skills
• Developing Yourself and Others
• Managing Change
• Problem Solving
• Understanding Leadership
Study hours:
Outside of class it is suggested you spend two hours per week completing additional study in your own time.
Facilities at Brighton MET
- Tutors who are ILM qualified
- Engaging and inspiring teaching and learning offering the perfect opportunity to focus on developing ‘You’
- A platform to fast track your career and progress within the management
- Practical application of management theories, models and frameworks.en to the public and offer exceptional value
- Online access to course documents, resources and study support through the MET’s virtual learning environment
- Library and computing facilities
- Access to the MET’s student services, including career advice and additional learning support
- Cafés and coffee bars with a wide range of reasonably priced meals, snacks and drinks

Career progression
On successful completion of this course, students can go on to study a Level 4 qualification or the ILM Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management.
After this course, you may gain the confidence, knowledge and experience to move onto a new, more senior role. An ILM qualification can help you to secure a promotion with your current organisation or an external one, roles include:
- Team leader
- Manager
- Supervisor

Course fees
You are expected to be an ILM member to study this qualification which will incur an additional fee. As part of this membership you will gain access to a wealth of online study support, learning materials such as podcasts, videos, research reports and fact-sheets.
ILM also advises you to purchase up to three text books to support your learning on the course.
Advanced Learner Loan
You may be eligible to apply for a loan to meet the course costs of your qualification fees. This is paid directly to the College on your behalf. For more information about Advanced Learner Loans, please click here.
