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Key Details

Course Area:

Business and Accounts

Student Type:

Courses for 19+ students

Course Type:

Part-time FE course

Dates/Times:

You can start the course at any time.

Location:

Distance Learning

Fees:

£28.50

Course code:

C034408 / Q034409

Course Introduction

This short, auto-marked programme will develop your understanding of leadership styles and qualities, providing you with the core skills needed to progress as an effective leader.

  • Section 1: Leadership styles
    • This section will develop your understanding of leadership styles, including the different types of leadership, the roles and responsibilities of leaders and the effects of different leadership styles on individual and group behaviour.
  • Section 2: Developing an effective leadership style
    • In this section, you will assess your own leadership qualities and potential, and will consider ways of enhancing your own leadership behaviour.

Duration: You will learn at your own pace, but the course typically takes approximately 4 hours to complete.

Course Information

College Certificate

Level 1

There are no formal entry requirements for this course but you must have a reasonable standard of spoken and written English and be aged 19 or over.

The course is auto-assessed with questions throughout the learning material.

Careers

Marketing, Sales, and Advertising Directors

Earnings

£65,612

Average Earnings

Employment

Pathways

Business Management

People in these occupations manage organisations and operations, formulate business strategies, and consult on policy.

Marketing and Sales

People in these occupations conduct market research, create advertising content, sell goods, services, or property, and provide customer support.

Skills

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.