Institute of Leadership & Management. Qualifications for middle managers

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1 Institute of Leadership & Management Qualifications for middle managers

2 The biggest buzz from the ILM programme is to actually have an output from an assignment that will impact on the business and give a specific business benefit. Amanda Butterworth Commercial Delivery Manager BGL Group ILM Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management

3 Delivering for business There is no such thing as a typical middle manager. These diverse individuals comprise a wide variety of backgrounds, functions, projects and staff, but they share the same challenges. A successful middle manager must be able to inspire and lead their team, drive creativity and innovation and deliver business objectives through smooth daily operations. Developing the skills, knowledge and understanding to achieve all this requires specialist support and development. 01

4 Qualifications for middle managers Qualifications to enhance effectiveness Why ILM? Our accredited leadership and management programmes are chosen by more employers than those offered by any other awarding body. That s because they offer practical, job-based qualifications and provide the skills and knowledge needed to perform to the highest standards. Our bespoke programmes are tailored to fit the needs of the individual learner and their workplace, and our Level 4 and 5 qualifications are specifically designed to provide practising or aspiring middle managers with a solid foundation for their formal development. Getting results Organisations who choose ILM see tangible improvements in efficiency and effectiveness, increased morale and a reduction in employee turnover. Managers gain increased confidence, a more committed relationship between them and their employers, and clear opportunities to further their careers. 02

5 BGL Group is an opportunistic and entrepreneurial organisation and that fits very well with ILM in terms of the flexibility and opportunities they create within their programmes to allow people to develop. Carol Davies Associate Director Group HR BGL Group 03

6 Qualifications for middle managers Qualifications for middle managers Our Level 4 and 5 qualifications are specially designed to support and develop middle managers with the blend of skills, knowledge and understanding they need to deliver in their broad and complex roles. The crucial middle management skills that can be developed in our qualifications include: Understanding the nature of the management role and what your organisation expects from its managers Developing the core skills required to perform effectively, particularly the ability to solve problems and make decisions, and collect and analyse information Inspiring managers to take responsibility for their own learning and development. Around this core focus managers can build a programme that reflects their personal needs and the specific characteristics of their own role. 04

7 Plus the wide selection of topics available in these qualifications allow focus on other key skills such as: Communication, delegation and motivation Leadership Business forecasting, planning and financial control Quality improvement and change Recruiting and managing people Training and development Marketing and customer relationship management Operations management. Bite size learning Our qualifications take a building-block approach made up of digestible, self-contained units. Managers can study at their own pace and undertake as much or as little of the qualification at one time as they like. 05

8 Qualifications for middle managers ILM has really brought it all together and allowed me to apply what I ve learned to business situations and really capitalise on opportunities. Amanda Butterworth Commercial Delivery Manager BGL Group 06

9 Combinations to suit you ILM qualifications contain a wide selection of units which give individuals and their employers the freedom to custom-build their qualification to suit the specific role, industry or organisation. From managing health and safety to planning change in the workplace, our qualifications can be fully tailored to meet the varying needs of managers across all employment sectors. Making learning relevant to the workplace Because all ILM qualifications are work-based, the learning and assessment is practical and tied into real workplace projects and performance. This means managers and employers see an immediate and lasting benefit the moment the learning begins. 07

10 Qualifications for middle managers Qualifications to inspire and enhance Our wide range of qualifications at Levels 4 and 5 on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) provide a proven way to elevate performance, increase confidence and help achieve organisational goals. Whether it's for new, experienced or aspiring middle managers. Many of the units making up the qualifications at Level 4 provide an introduction to the principles and concepts of leadership and management ideal for those who are relatively new to the role or who have limited experience. Level 5 units and qualifications assume greater knowledge and experience, and are designed to broaden and deepen the skills needed for the more demanding middle management role. Our qualifications range in size, reflecting the number of units included. There are short Awards, larger Certificates and fully comprehensive Diplomas. 08

11 ILM Level 4 and 5 vocationally related qualifications (VRQs): ILM Level 4 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Leadership and Management ILM Level 4 Award in Leadership ILM Level 4 Extended Diploma in Leadership and Management ILM Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management Skills ILM Level 5 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Leadership and Management ILM Level 5 Award and Certificate in Leadership ILM Level 5 Diploma in Principles of Leadership and Management ILM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Leadership and Management. 09

12 Qualifications for middle managers Grow your own management team Our apprenticeship package for middle managers helps businesses to develop their next generation of leaders and managers. It provides an opportunity to harness and train new talent, ensuring that valuable company knowledge is retained in-house. The apprenticeship combines three individually assessed, free standing QCF qualifications covering theory (VRQ), competence (NVQ) and City & Guilds Functional Skills in maths, English and ICT. ILM apprenticeship ILM Higher Apprenticeship in Management (Level 5) 10

13 We ve already seen people receive promotions as a result of going through ILM programmes. Caroline Ford Management Development Consultant BGL Group 11

14 Qualifications for middle managers Progression routes As well as providing successful learners with a clear road map for progression to higher level qualifications, we offer a wide range of additional qualifications in specialist subject areas, including: Coaching and mentoring Social enterprise Business improvement Sales management. Free membership for learners All managers working towards an ILM programme can access free support through ILM studying membership for the duration of their programme. This specialist package provides access to a wide range of learning resources, development tools, publications and the latest leadership and management news. Together these online services support research, report writing, management knowledge and self-development. 12

15 We have natural leaders from within the organisation who are looking to develop their skills within leadership and management. We also have individuals who need nurturing and want to develop their talents further. The ILM programme helps us to fulfil their needs. Carol Davies Associate Director Group HR BGL Group

16 Next steps For more information on ILM qualifications contact us direct or discuss with your local ILM provider. ILM Customer Service Team T E customer@i-l-m.com The Institute of Leadership and Management is a company limited by guarantee (Reg No ) and registered as a charity in England and Wales (Reg No ) and in Scotland (Reg No SC039693) Published by the Institute of Leadership & Management. Copyright ILM 2012 ILMQMM/V2/1212