Level 4 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Leadership and Management

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The knowledge, personal abilities and technical skills you need to be an effective manager

Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is designed for new and aspiring department heads, regional team leaders and other middle managers – really get to grips with the role, gain comprehensive business knowledge and develop the skills you need to lead at this level.
Results for you
  • Consolidate your management skills and experience
  • Build knowledge of specialist business areas such as finance and marketing
  • Develop the capabilities and personal awareness you need be a leader
  • Accredit your experience with a nationally recognised qualification
Impact for your employer
  • Middle managers with an advanced understanding of their role and function in your organisation
  • Managers who can assess and improve their own leadership styles and behaviours
  • Flexible choice of units – customise this qualification to close skills gaps in your organisation

Focus on the skills you need
This qualification is available as a concise Award, a broader Certificate and a comprehensive Diploma. Each unit in this qualification focuses on a specific set of skills and knowledge, in six broad areas.

  • Working with people – a range of units including how to motivate your team and techniques and strategies to develop the people you manage
  • Managing yourself and personal skills – including units that focus on assessing your own leadership performance, and developing the mental toughness to handle challenges, opportunities and stresses in your role
  • Providing direction – for example, the skills to plan and lead a complex team activity
  • Facilitating innovation and change – for example, assess the implications of change so you can manage it effectively, and strategies to encourage innovation in your teams
  • Achieving results – such as techniques for making strong, effective decisions and finding and implementing solutions
  • Using resources – including solid abilities to plan and control budgets

Work with your employer or training provider to find the units that best fit your individual and organisational requirements.

Full qualification details

Award

We have different sizes of qualification in increasing order of size

Qualification level
Credit Value

The range of credits a learner must undertake to gain this qualification

5 - 12
Structure

Details of the qualification, learning time involved and criteria a learner must satisfy

Time commitment: minimum 9 hours of structured learning (depending on the units selected), plus self-study, project work and assignments. There are no mandatory units and a range of optional units. Learners must attain a minimum of 5 credits and no more than 12 to achieve this qualification.
Certificate

We have different sizes of qualification in increasing order of size

Qualification level
Credit Value

The range of credits a learner must undertake to gain this qualification

13 - 36
Structure

Details of the qualification, learning time involved and criteria a learner must satisfy

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For each qualification select the units you want to deliver using the qualification specification builder. The builder does NOT verify if your selection of units meets the ‘rules of combination’. Rules are displayed at the top of each qualification page. If you have any questions about unit combinations please contact ILM Customer Services or your EV.

Award

Level 4 Award in Leadership and Management (FPR)

Level 4 Award in Leadership and Management

  • Time commitment: minimum 9 hours of structured learning (depending on the units selected), plus self-study, project work and assignments
  • No mandatory units
  • Range of optional units

Level 4 Certificate in Leadership and Management
  • Time commitment: minimum 19 hours of structured learning (depending on the units selected), plus self-study, project work and assignments
  • No mandatory units

Wide range of optional units
Can include some units from Level 3 and Level 5

Level 4 Diploma in Leadership and Management
  • Time commitment: minimum 34 hours of structured learning (depending on the units selected), plus self-study, project work and assignments
  • No mandatory units
  • Very wide range of optional units
  • Can include some units from Level 3 and Level 5
Select units for creation of specification
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Group 1

    Unit Title CV GLH Add
  • 8605-400 Understanding the Management Role to Improve Management Performance 4 15
  • 8605-401 Level 4 Planning and Leading a Complex Team Activity 4 6
  • 8605-402 Level 4 Managing Equality and Diversity in Own Area 4 12
  • 8605-403 Level 4 Managing Risk in the Workplace 3 6
  • 8605-404 Level 4 Delegating Authority in the Workplace 3 3
  • 8605-405 Level 4 Developing People in the Workplace 5 21
  • 8605-406 Level 4 Developing Your Leadership Styles 4 10
  • 8605-407 Understanding Financial Management 3 12
  • 8605-408 Management Communication 4 18
  • 8605-409 Level 4 Managing Personal Development 15 6
  • 8605-410 Managing the Analysis of Secondary Data 4 15
  • 8605-411 Managing a Healthy and Safe Environment 2 9
  • 8605-412 Managing Meetings 3 15
  • 8605-413 Level 4 Managing Marketing Activities 3 15
  • 8605-414 Data Collection and Analysis to Justify Management Decision-Making 2 10
  • 8605-415 Level 4 Motivating People in the Workplace 2 6
  • 8605-416 Level 4 Solving Problems by Making Effective Decisions in the Workplace 3 14
  • 8605-417 Level 4 Managing and Implementing Change in the Workplace 6 24
  • 8605-418 Level 4 Understanding the Organisational Culture and Context 6 25
  • 8605-419 Level 4 Understanding Work in Contemporary Society 3 8
  • 8605-420 Level 4 Budgetary Planning and Control 3 6
  • 8605-421 Level 4 Interpreting Financial Statements to Assess Organisational Performance Using Financial Ratios 3 6
  • 8605-422 Level 4 Understanding the Importance of Marketing for an Organisation 4 6
  • 8605-423 Level 4 Using Quantitative Methods to Solve Management Problems 6 10
  • 8605-424 Level 4 Understanding the Economics of the Marketplace 6 10
  • 8605-425 Level 4 Developing Individual Mental Toughness 2 5
  • 8605-426 Level 4 Understanding the Macro Economic Environment 7 25
  • 8605-427 Level 4 Developing a Culture to Support Innovation and Improvement 3 12

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Certificate

Level 4 Certificate in Leadership and Management (UPR)

Level 4 Award in Leadership and Management

  • Time commitment: minimum 9 hours of structured learning (depending on the units selected), plus self-study, project work and assignments
  • No mandatory units
  • Range of optional units

Level 4 Certificate in Leadership and Management
  • Time commitment: minimum 19 hours of structured learning (depending on the units selected), plus self-study, project work and assignments
  • No mandatory units

Wide range of optional units
Can include some units from Level 3 and Level 5

Level 4 Diploma in Leadership and Management
  • Time commitment: minimum 34 hours of structured learning (depending on the units selected), plus self-study, project work and assignments
  • No mandatory units
  • Very wide range of optional units
  • Can include some units from Level 3 and Level 5
Select units for creation of specification
Jump to:
  • Group 1
  • Group 2

Group 1

    Unit Title CV GLH Add
  • 8605-400 Understanding the Management Role to Improve Management Performance 4 15
  • 8605-401 Level 4 Planning and Leading a Complex Team Activity 4 6
  • 8605-402 Level 4 Managing Equality and Diversity in Own Area 4 12
  • 8605-403 Level 4 Managing Risk in the Workplace 3 6
  • 8605-404 Level 4 Delegating Authority in the Workplace 3 3
  • 8605-405 Level 4 Developing People in the Workplace 5 21
  • 8605-406 Level 4 Developing Your Leadership Styles 4 10
  • 8605-407 Understanding Financial Management 3 12
  • 8605-408 Management Communication 4 18
  • 8605-410 Managing the Analysis of Secondary Data 4 15
  • 8605-411 Managing a Healthy and Safe Environment 2 9
  • 8605-412 Managing Meetings 3 15
  • 8605-413 Level 4 Managing Marketing Activities 3 15
  • 8605-414 Data Collection and Analysis to Justify Management Decision-Making 2 10
  • 8605-415 Level 4 Motivating People in the Workplace 2 6
  • 8605-416 Level 4 Solving Problems by Making Effective Decisions in the Workplace 3 14
  • 8605-417 Level 4 Managing and Implementing Change in the Workplace 6 24
  • 8605-418 Level 4 Understanding the Organisational Culture and Context 6 25
  • 8605-419 Level 4 Understanding Work in Contemporary Society 3 8
  • 8605-420 Level 4 Budgetary Planning and Control 3 6
  • 8605-421 Level 4 Interpreting Financial Statements to Assess Organisational Performance Using Financial Ratios 3 6
  • 8605-422 Level 4 Understanding the Importance of Marketing for an Organisation 4 6
  • 8605-423 Level 4 Using Quantitative Methods to Solve Management Problems 6 10
  • 8605-424 Level 4 Understanding the Economics of the Marketplace 6 10
  • 8605-425 Level 4 Developing Individual Mental Toughness 2 5
  • 8605-426 Level 4 Understanding the Macro Economic Environment 7 25
  • 8605-427 Level 4 Developing a Culture to Support Innovation and Improvement 3 12

Group 2

    Unit Title CV GLH Add
  • 8605-300 Level 3 Solving Problems and Making Decisions 2 9
  • 8605-301 Level 3 Understanding Innovation and Change in an Organisation 2 9
  • 8605-302 Level 3 Planning Change in the Workplace 2 9
  • 8605-303 Level 3 Planning and Allocating Work 2 9
  • 8605-304 Level 3 Writing for Business 1 4
  • 8605-305 Level 3 Contributing to Innovation and Creativity in the Workplace 2 9
  • 8605-306 Level 3 Understanding Customer Service Standards and Requirements 2 7
  • 8605-307 Level 3 Giving Briefings and Making Presentations 2 4
  • 8605-308 Level 3 Understanding Leadership 2 6
  • 8605-309 Level 3 Understand How to Establish an Effective Team 1 5
  • 8605-310 Level 3 Understanding How to Motivate to Improve Performance 2 9
  • 8605-311 Level 3 Developing Yourself and Others 2 9
  • 8605-312 Level 3 Understanding Conflict Management in the Workplace 1 4
  • 8605-313 Level 3 Understanding Stress Management in the Workplace 1 7
  • 8605-314 Level 3 Understanding Discipline in the Workplace 1 5
  • 8605-315 Level 3 Understanding Recruitment and Selection of New Staff in the Workplace 2 7
  • 8605-316 Level 3 Understanding the Induction of New Staff in the Workplace 1 3
  • 8605-317 Level 3 Understanding Training and Coaching in the Workplace 2 7
  • 8605-318 Level 3 Understanding Quality Management in the Workplace 2 6
  • 8605-319 Level 3 Understanding Organising and Delegating in the Workplace 1 4
  • 8605-320 Level 3 Managing Workplace Projects 2 7
  • 8605-321 Level 3 Understanding Health and Safety in the Workplace 2 7
  • 8605-322 Level 3 Understand the Organisation and its Context 2 7
  • 8605-323 Level 3 Understanding Performance Management 2 7
  • 8605-324 Level 3 Understanding Costs and Budgets in an Organisation 1 7
  • 8605-325 Level 3 Understanding How to Manage the Efficient Use of Materials and Equipment 2 7
  • 8605-326 Level 3 Understanding the Communication Process in the Workplace 2 7
  • 8605-327 Level 3 Understanding Negotiation and Networking in the Workplace 1 6
  • 8605-328 Level 3 Understand How to Lead Effective Meetings 2 4
  • 8605-329 Level 3 Understanding Workplace Information Systems 1 6
  • 8605-330 Level 3 Understanding Marketing for Managers 1 4
  • 8605-331 Level 3 Understanding Support Services Operations in an Organisation 3 7
  • 8605-332 Level 3 Understanding Sustainability and Environmental Issues in an Organisation 3 10
  • 8605-333 Level 3 Understanding Procurement and Supplier Management in the Workplace 2 7
  • 8605-334 Level 3 Understanding and Developing Relationships in the Workplace 2 8
  • 8605-335 Level 3 Understand How to Manage Contracts and Contractors in the Workplace 2 8
  • 8605-336 Level 3 Understanding Incident Management and Disaster Recovery in the Workplace 2 7
  • 8605-337 Level 3 Understanding Security Measures in the Workplace 2 7
  • 8605-338 Level 3 Understanding How to Manage Remote Workers 2 7
  • 8605-341 Level 3 Leading and Motivating a Team Effectively 2 7
  • 8605-359 Level 3 Understanding Good Practice in Coaching within an Organisational Context 3 9
  • 8605-361 Level 3 Understanding Good Practice in Mentoring within an Organisational Context 3 9
  • 8605-501 Level 5 Managing Improvement 3 8
  • 8605-502 Level 5 Making a Financial Case 3 14
  • 8605-503 Level 5 Developing Critical Thinking 4 18
  • 8605-504 Level 5 Leading Innovation and Change 5 24
  • 8605-505 Level 5 Managing Individual Development 4 18
  • 8605-506 Level 5 Managing Stress and Conflict in the Organisation 3 8
  • 8605-507 Level 5 Understanding the Organisational Environment 5 24
  • 8605-508 Level 5 Understanding Organisational Culture and Ethics 3 12
  • 8605-509 Level 5 Managing Customer Relations 3 10
  • 8605-510 Level 5 Managing for Efficiency and Effectiveness 4 18
  • 8605-511 Level 5 Managing Projects in the Organisation 4 18
  • 8605-512 Level 5 Managing Resources 4 12
  • 8605-513 Level 5 Managing Information 4 12
  • 8605-514 Level 5 Managing Recruitment 5 24
  • 8605-515 Level 5 Managing Work Analysis 3 12
  • 8605-516 Level 5 Analysing and Interpreting Statistics to Inform Management Decisions 2 10
  • 8605-517 Level 5 Understanding the Management of Facilities 2 9
  • 8605-518 Level 5 Making Professional Presentations 2 9
  • 8605-519 Level 5 Developing and Leading Teams to Achieve Organisational Goals and Objectives 4 18
  • 8605-520 Level 5 Assessing Your Own Leadership Capability and Performance 6 15
  • 8605-521 Level 5 Managing Own Continuing Professional Development 15 20
  • 8605-522 Level 5 Becoming an Effective Leader 5 9
  • 8605-523 Level 5 Preparing to Apply Lean Production and Improvement Methodologies to Operational Problems in Service Delivery 8 8
  • 8605-524 Level 5 Applying Lean Production and Improvement Methodologies to Operational Problems in Service Delivery 11 12
  • 8605-525 Level 5 Improving and Maintaining the Organisation's Environmental Performance 5 14
  • 8605-526 Level 5 Managing Remote Workers 5 12
  • 8605-527 Level 5 Partnership Working 4 10
  • 8605-528 Level 5 Understanding Governance of Organisations 6 18
  • 8605-529 Level 5 Knowledge and Information Management 5 14
  • 8605-533 Level 5 Managing Mental Health in the Workplace 3 8
  • 8605-550 Level 5 Understanding the Skills, Principles and Practice of Effective Management Coaching and Mentoring within an Organisational Context 6 20

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