ILM Level 4 Award in Leadership Course

ILM Level 4 Award in Leadership Course - Duration

3.5 days guided learning supported by online and telephone tutorial support between units (at least 4 hours).

Is ILM Level 4 Award in Leadership course right for me?

Awarded by the Institute of Leadership and Management, the Level Four Award in Leadership provides current and aspiring managers with a recognised qualification that focuses on key skills required to be a successful leader.

The ILM Level 4 Award in Leadership course is a highly practical and the tailored programme that introduces tools and techniques for managers and leaders. On successful completion of the programme, individuals will be awarded the ILM Level 4 Award in Leadership. Participants who complete the programme will also automatically become a member of the Institute of Leadership and Management and enjoy the benefits.

What will I get out of ILM Level 4 Award in Leadership course?

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand leadership styles
• Understand leadership qualities and review own leadership qualities and potential
• Identify the purpose of an activity, the tasks that need to be completed and the resources available
• Brief the team and discuss how best to complete the activity
• Plan the activity and ensure team members
• Understand their roles and responsibilities
• Lead the team through a planned activity
• Review own leadership performance

What does ILM Level 4 Award in Leadership course cover?

Programme induction

Each programme must start with a short induction of at least one hour for this Award and should include written information for learners on the programme, ILM, study, work based assignments, support and appeals procedure.

Unit 1 -– M3.10 Introduction to leadership (1 Day)

• The differences between leadership and management
• Different styles of leadership
• Identifying your own preferred style
• Matching style to the needs of the situation
• Matching style to the needs of teams and individuals
• Understanding how teams work

Unit 2 - M4.03 Planning practical leadership activities

• Identifying a suitable leadership activity
• Identify the tasks that need to be completed
• Operational constraints that apply or requirements
• Resources planning
• Assess the risks and mitigating actions
• Effective team briefings
• Handling uncertainty and change
• Allocating roles and responsibilities
• Check understanding of the plan
• Inviting feedback review and revise plans

Unit 3 - M4.04 Developing leadership through practical activities

• Monitoring progress
• Effective delegate
• Respond to emergencies/unexpected events
• Developing oneself through effective feedback
• Reflect on own performance
• Identifying leadership strengths and weaknesses personal development planning