Level 3 Diploma for Team Leaders (Version 1.2)

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The Level 3 Diploma is designed for Team Leaders taking their first step into line management, or those with some experience of managing a team or operational and project responsibilities to deliver clearly defined outcomes.

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Results for you
  • Effectively support and develop individuals and teams to achieve objectives and improve performance  
  • Develop your skills in building a high-performance team 
  • Drive your own personal development and develop your ability to manage self and others 
  • Effectively develop and build relationships with customers, teams and management  
  • Develop your knowledge and skills in how organisational strategy and culture are developed and how to communicate effectively  
  • Effectively problem solve and make decisions that meet the businesses needs 
  • Manage and protect business data while using and benefiting from different technologies  
  • Develop your skills in supporting organisational governance including HR systems, legal requirements and how to manage performance  
  • Develop your project management capabilities to effectively deliver projects  
Benefits to the organisation
  • Team leaders who have a full breadth and depth of team leadership practice 
  • Team leaders who have developed skills in line with national standards 
  • Team leaders who can provide clear direction and guidance in order to achieve goals and outcomes 
  • Team leaders who have established deep knowledge and proven competency in their Team Leadership focus on specific topics 
  • Use all the units for delivery of the Level 3 Team Leader/ Supervisor Apprenticeship with full coverage of the Standard. 
  • Maintain staff motivation: learners will receive a certificate for all completed units, recognising their skills, enabling them to have a direct and positive impact on their team and organisation 
  • Fully flexible units: use the units as stand-alone programmes or for continuous professional development, allowing you to be responsive to business needs 
  • Measurable results: workplace-based assessment ensures new skills are effectively transferred to your business   
  • Reward learner engagement and drive completion with ILM digital credentials 
This qualification has been developed in line with the latest management standards to support candidates undertaking a Team Leader/ Supervisor apprenticeship. 

The Diploma for Team Leaders is unit-based, giving you full flexibility to identify the areas of development specific to your own work context and of particular interest and relevance. It provides a comprehensive and complete toolkit for Team Leaders.

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