Accredited by The Institute of Leadership and Management: Level 5 Award & Certificate in Leadership & Management with possible progression to Diploma
Programme Overview & Values This programme gives practising or aspiring middle managers the foundation for formal development in their role as Leaders of Tomorrow by developing basic leadership and management skills. It will benefit a wide range of black professionals working in a number of sectors including schools, colleges, the voluntary and community sector and local government.
Being delivered in the context of a positive action development framework, the programme model builds on the experiences, networks, aspirations and talents of BME professionals. Participants are required to collaborate, give mutual respect and support and share experiences and expertise; success is celebrated and shared amongst the learning community. The programme is underpinned by the values of Ubuntu, described by Desmond Tutu as the ...essence of being human...the fact that my humanity is caught up and is inextricably bound up in yours.
Who will Benefit from the Programme?Participants should be in junior or middle management roles or who are likely to do so in the near future. They may have been exposed to some formal management or leadership development whether accredited or unaccredited and possibly delivered as part of an in-house organisational development programme.
Programme ContentThe Leaders of Tomorrow programme leads to the ILM Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management Skills with the opportunity to progress to the ILM Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management. A Level 5 Award in Leadership & Management is also available for participants who do not wish to complete the full Certificate or Diploma. The Award consists of 34 guided learning hours and the Certificate, 90 guided learning hours; both courses must be completed within 1 year. The Level 5 Diploma involves 177 hours of formal study and must be completed over 2 years. Further details of the modules available on the Leaders of Tomorrow course are available on the ILM website (www.i-l-m.com).
Advice & Guidance, Key Skills & Additional Learner SupportOpportunities must be available for potential learners or those commissioning programmes to discuss qualification requirements prior to registration to ensure maximum on programme success. Participants would normally possess Level 2 Key Skills Literacy and Numeracy or their equivalent or be able to demonstrate the ability to acquire this level with support whilst on the programme.
ProgressionThe Leaders of Tomorrow is a Level 5 programme at Award, Certificate and Diploma level. Participants wishing to develop further their management and leadership skills may study for the ILM Level 6 Management Award or for Level 7 programmes in Strategic Leadership or Executive Management. Please contact the Network for advice on progression pathways.
CostThe costs of the course may vary depending upon the availability of public subsidy support and membership status (a discount is offered for Network members).
Further details and how to Apply?
For more information and to apply telephone the Network office on 01902 715309 or email enq@nbp.org.uk Course DatesFor details of course dates, see the Events section of this website or telephone the Network office.
Qualification Overview
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Level 5 Award in Leadership
and Management Skills
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Level 5 Certificate in Leadership
and Management Skills |
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership
and Management |
| Credit Value |
Minimum 10 credits |
Minimum 21 credits |
Minimum 46 credits |
| Guided Learning |
Minimum 34 hours |
Minimum 90 hours |
Minimum 168 hours |
| Duration |
Completion within one year |
Completion within two years |
Completion within three years |
| Structure |
Induction - one hour Tutorial support - at least three hours Two mandatory units No optional units |
Induction - two hours Tutorial support - at least seven hours Two mandatory units Optional units with a minimum credit value of 11, ofwhich at least 7 must be at level 5 |
Induction - two hours Tutorialsupport - at least seven hours Four mandatory units Optional units witha minimum total credit value of 60 |
Assessment -
mandatory Units |
Work-based assignment |
Work-based assignment |
Innovation report Reflectivereview Leadership developmentplan and reflective learning log |
Assessment - optional
units (certificate and
diploma only) |
Depending on the units selected, a choice of: work-based assignments, reflective reviews, knowledge reviews; oral presentations, role-play/scenarios, written reports or centre-devised alternatives |
Note: One credit is approximately 10 notional learning hours which is defined as the average time it would take a learner to complete the unit. It includes guided learning hours, private study, practical and work based learning and assessment.
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