Young and future leaders - Level 2
Level 2 Award for Young Leaders (8004)
Designed for learners aged 14–24 in group or community settings, this qualification develops leadership, self‑management and mentoring skills, supporting personal growth and early leadership development.
Team leader and supervisor - Level 2
New
Level 2 Developing Leadership and Team Skills (8722)
Recommended for practicing managers
Designed for practising team leaders and supervisors, this new qualification develops the practical skills needed to lead and support teams in real workplace settings. Learners build confidence in managing people, prioritising tasks and contributing to team performance through a flexible, work‑based approach.
Level 2 Team Leading (8620) - Wales and Northern Ireland
For delivery in Wales and Northern Ireland
Designed for new and aspiring team leaders, this comprehensive qualification develops the knowledge and skills required to lead teams effectively, supporting learners to manage responsibilities, improve performance, and deliver results.
First-line manager - Level 3
New
Level 3 Leadership and Management Skills (8723)
Recommended for practicing managers
Develop practical leadership and management skills for first‑line and middle managers. This qualification builds confidence in leading teams, managing performance and making decisions, supporting progression and effective leadership in real workplace settings.
Level 3 Management (8621) - Wales and Northern Ireland
For delivery in Wales and Northern Ireland
This qualification develops practical leadership and management skills for first‑line and middle managers, focusing on leading teams, managing performance and decision‑making to support effective workplace leadership and career progression.
Middle Managers - Level 4
Level 4 Leadership and Management (8605)
This qualification develops core leadership and management skills for aspiring and middle managers, focusing on leading teams, managing performance and improving organisational effectiveness, supporting career progression into more advanced leadership and management roles.
Level 4 Principles of Leadership and Management (8625) - Wales
For delivery in Wales
This qualification develops knowledge of leadership and management principles for aspiring and middle managers, focusing on supporting performance, understanding organisational practices and building confidence to progress into operational leadership roles.
Level 4 School Business Management (8392)
This qualification develops the professional skills and knowledge needed for school business leaders, focusing on operational management, financial planning and organisational effectiveness to support leadership within educational settings and progression in school business management roles..
Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Management (8622) - Wales
For delivery in Wales
This qualification develops practical management skills for middle managers, focusing on leading teams, improving performance and managing operations. It supports recognition of workplace competence and progression into more senior leadership and management roles.
Operational leaders and departmental managers – Level 5
New
Level 5 Operational Leadership and Management Skills (8725)
Recommended for practicing managers
This qualification develops advanced leadership and management skills for operational and senior managers, focusing on leading teams, managing performance and driving organisational effectiveness to support progression into higher‑level leadership roles.
Level 5 Principles of Leadership and Management (8610) - Wales
For delivery in Wales
This qualification develops knowledge‑based leadership and management skills for aspiring and practising managers, focusing on organisational principles, performance and decision‑making to support effective leadership and progression into operational and strategic roles.
Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Management and Leadership (8623) - Wales
For delivery in Wales
This qualification develops advanced management and leadership skills through workplace‑based assessment, enabling practising managers to demonstrate competence in leading teams, managing performance and delivering organisational objectives while supporting progression into senior leadership roles.
Senior managers – Level 6
Level 6 Leadership and Management (8360)
This qualification develops advanced leadership and management skills for senior managers, focusing on strategic leadership, organisational performance and influencing change, supporting progression into senior leadership roles and effective management across complex organisational environments.
C-suite and senior leaders – Level 7
Level 7 Strategic Leadership and Management (8618)
This qualification develops strategic leadership and management expertise for senior leaders, focusing on organisational strategy, innovation and performance, supporting advanced leadership capability and progression into executive roles across complex and dynamic organisational environments.
