ILM Level 4 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management Course Outline
Total Credit Value – 15
Total Guided Learning Hours – 53
Unit 8625-400: Understanding the Management Role to Improve Management Performance
Credit Value – 4
Guided Learning Hours – 15
Module 1: Understand the Specific Responsibilities of Middle Managers in Enabling an Organisation to Achieve its Goals
- Role of Management
- Levels of Management
- Functions of Management
- Role of Manager in an Organisation
- Nature of Goals and Objectives
- Goals and Objectives of an Organisation
- Benefits of Setting Work Goals and Objectives
- Stakeholders' Objectives in an Organisation
- Formal and Informal Organisational Relationships
Module 2: Understand How Communication and Interpersonal Skills Affect Managerial Performance in the Workplace
- Importance of Interpersonal Skills in the Workplace
- Interpersonal Skills That Every Manager Needs
- How do Interpersonal Skills Affect Your Leadership Style?
- Evaluate How Interpersonal Skills Affect Managerial Performance?
- Importance of Feedback in the Workplace
- How to Deliver Effective Feedback in the Workplace?
- Personal Work Style
- Effective Management Styles
Module 3: Be Able to Assess Personal Development Opportunities to Improve Own Managerial Performance
- What is a Personal Development Plan (PDP)?
- Benefits of Work Development Plans
- What is Knowledge Sharing?
- Benefits of Knowledge Sharing
- Ways to Improve Your Personal Development Skills
- Personal Development Strategies That Really Work
- Formal and Informal Personal Development Methods
- Internal Vs External Training Methods
Unit 8625-401: Planning and Leading a Complex Team Activity
Credit Value – 4
Guided Learning Hours – 6
Module 4: Plan a Complex Team Activity
- Define Activity Goals
- Identify Necessary Tasks and Resources, Considering Constraints
- Create an Implementation Plan
- Evaluate Risks and Safety Concerns
Module 5: Communicate Activity Details to Team
- Share Activity Details, Encourage Questions, and Clarify Doubts
- Assign Team Roles and Responsibilities
Module 6: Review Leadership in Complex Activities
- Gather Feedback on Leadership Effectiveness
- Analyse Leadership Strengths and Areas for Improvement
- Develop a Plan to Enhance Planning and Leadership Skills Based on Feedback
Unit 8625-408: Management Communication
Credit Value – 4
Guided Learning Hours – 18
Module 7: Understand the Importance of Effective Communication in Management
- Importance of Effective Communication in Management
- Communication Process
- Relevance of the Communication Cycle for Effective Communication
- Importance of Selecting an Appropriate Tone and Language
- Importance of Level of Formality
- Effectiveness of Verbal and Written Communication Methods
- Evaluate Communication Skills as a Manager
Module 8: Be Able to Develop Effective Communication Skills as a Reflective Manager
- Developing Effective Communication Skills as a Reflective Manager
- Tools for Evaluating Communication Skills
- Importance of Feedback on Communication Skills
- Identifying Strengths and Areas for Improvement
- SWOT Analysis
- Personal Development Planning
Unit 8625-310: Understanding How to Motivate to Improve Performance
Credit Value:2
Guided Learning Hours: 9
Module 9: Understand the Factors that Influence Motivation Levels in the Workplace
- What is Motivation?
- Factors of Motivation
- How Individual Differences Affect Levels of Motivation in the Workplace?
- Potential Impact on Organisational Performance
Module 10: Understand How a Theory of Motivation can be Used to Improve Performance Levels
- Motivation Theories
- Ways to Improve Performance by Motivations Theory
- Ways to Use Employee Engagement to Improve Motivation Levels
Unit 8625-314: Understanding Discipline in the Workplace
Credit Value:1
Guided Learning Hours: 5
Module 11: Understand the Legal Aspects and Organisational Policy Relating to Discipline in the Workplace
- Legal Aspects
- Progressive Discipline Policy – Single Disciplinary Process
- Importance of Policies and Procedures
- How to Develop Policies and Procedures in the Workplace?
- Types of Policies and Procedures
Module 12: Understand How to Monitor Discipline in the Workplace
- Standard Disciplinary Procedure
- Purposes and Objectives of Disciplinary Action
- How to Maintain Workplace Discipline?
- Steps to Improve and Develop Interpersonal Skills