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ILM Award Level 3 in Leadership and Management

Progress in the leadership arena with an industry-recognised qualification and advanced management skills.

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University of AberdeenUniversity of Aberdeen

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Gain leadership skills with ILM-accredited management training

Leadership comes in many forms, but knowing which is right for you can be challenging without formal training. Unlock your leadership potential with the University of Aberdeen’s online microcredential. 

Through three engaging modules aligned with the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM), you’ll explore the meaning of leadership for yourself, learn how to lead others effectively and gain practical strategies for applying leadership both broadly and within your unique leadership role.

Unpack organisational leadership styles and gain new team management skills

A variety of leadership styles exist, and identifying which aligns with you, your role and the context of your organisation is essential to being an effective leader. 

After examining different approaches to leadership, you’ll be tasked to reflect on your own qualities and how they influence your leadership effectiveness.

This will help you not only understand yourself as a leader but also transform into an agile one.

Build trust within your team and lead them to success

At this point, you’ll delve into the ways leaders build effective working relationships by valuing trust and fostering communication within teams. You’ll also learn how teams benefit from diverse skills and experiences by examining the Belbin Team Roles model.

Continue your leadership training 

On this online microcredential you’ll explore the concept of motivation and its role in team engagement. You’ll discuss motivation theory and its practical applications to your workplace.  

Advance your leadership development with the University of Aberdeen and ILM

As an ILM-accredited university, the University of Aberdeen's leadership and management development programmes are recognised for their high-quality, practical training. 

As you complete the microcredential, you’ll interact with and be supported by industry professionals and experienced academics.

How will the skills you learn help in your career?

This microcredential arms you with critical leadership and management skills to navigate complex challenges with greater agility and confidence. 

Additionally, you’ll earn an ILM qualification, positioning yourself as a qualified leader and business professional in a competitive market.

How will you be assessed?

For each module on this microcredential, you’ll complete an assignment rooted in a real-world workplace situation. This will help you integrate what you’ve learned with practical experience to better enhance your leadership and management skills. 

What will you receive?

Once you’ve completed this microcredential, you’ll earn your Level 3 Award in Leadership and Management from the Institute of Leadership & Management, a leading provider of leadership, management and coaching qualifications in the UK. 

With this award, you’ll validate your skills and open doors to new higher-level career opportunities.

What’s more, you’ll also be more prepared to take the University of Aberdeen’s ILM Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management.

How long is this microcredential?

This part-time microcredential is 12 weeks long, totalling approximately 35 hours of study and assessment time.

This course is fully flexible, meaning you can set your study hours each week and work through modules at your own pace, outside of the few activities with fixed times. It’s recommended you devote three to five learning hours each week to stay on track.

Are you eligible for this microcredential?

There are no formal entry requirements to join this undergraduate microcredential, simply an interest in the subject matter, an understanding of your current organisation, and a solid grasp of the English language. Additionally, you’ll need knowledge of your organisation for the reflection assignment.

Is this microcredential right for you?

This microcredential is ideal for business professionals who are either practising or aspiring first-line managers looking to build their leadership and management expertise with an accredited qualification.

Whether you’re a first-time leadership learner or a practising team leader with a few years of experience under your belt, this microcredential will arm you with advanced skills that help you move up in the management world.

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