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Dream of leading successful teams and driving organisational success? From strategic leadership and team dynamics to conflict resolution and project management – our Leadership and Teamwork Course can set you on the path to success.
Accredited by IAB and Qualifi and recognised by leading professional organisations, our online Leadership and Teamwork course covers everything from leadership styles, team building, and communication to conflict resolution, project management, and strategic planning.
With personalised one-on-one expert tutoring support, our programme will deepen your understanding of effective leadership and teamwork. As the industry evolves, studying Leadership and Teamwork will equip you with the skills needed for a diverse range of high-level careers in a competitive market.
This Undergraduate Level 4 Diploma in Leadership and Teamwork and Level 5 Diploma in Business Management is a 240-credit course designed to fast-track students to the final year of an associated undergraduate degree in Leadership and Management, which can either be completed at a UK University on campus or via distance learning.
The Level 4 modules and assignments of this course are equivalent to the first year of a University degree and the Level 5 modules and assignments are equivalent to the second year of a University degree.
This course is eligible for ELCAS funding.
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Students on our Leadership and Teamwork course can complete a Level 4 (120 credits), Level 5 (120 credits) or a combined Level 4 & 5 (240 credits) Qualifi diploma, designed to provide students with the skills needed to succeed in the business industry.
The course is completed online and you can start at any time, it’s completely flexible. Each module (Level 4 & Level 5) consists of 40 hours of guided online learning, with an additional 30-50 hours worth of optional materials that include recommended exercises, readings, digital resources and self-test tasks.
To complete the course you’ll submit 10 online assignments at Level 4 and 6 online assignments at Level 5. Assignments are approximately 2,000-3,000 words each. Once you’ve passed your course, you’ll be awarded with a Qualifi diploma and you’ll be able to top up your qualification to a bachelor’s degree at a range of UK universities.
During this Leadership and Teamwork course you’ll have access to 1-2-1 tutor support and webinars, social learning forums and additional materials to complete your diploma with ease. You can find out more about the support you’ll have available on our Student Resources page. You can also read about the academic credentials we meet and associations we’re part of to make sure you have the best learning experience.
Level 4 Module Listing
Managing people in organisations
Effective management of people within an organisation is essential if the objectives of the organisation are to be achieved. People represent the single most important resource of the organisation and their needs must be understood and respected.
Culture and the organisation
What is culture? What do you associate with culture? Perhaps art and music, perhaps values and beliefs, language and communication, behaviour – in fact, culture is a collection of all of these things. Terpstra and David (1991) define culture as ‘a learned, shared, interrelated set of symbols which unite and identify members of a society’.
Developing personal skills
The manager working in a modern organisation needs a wide range of skills. The manager needs to be able to work with people. This may involve a very wide range of skills in communication, leadership, encouraging teamwork, listening, and so on.
Effective communication
During a typical day a manager is likely to encourage team members, tell them about a change in their future work or conditions, take part in a formal meeting, have an informal conversation at the water cooler or coffee machine, study a strategy planned by senior management, send e-mails to customers or suppliers, and search the Web.
Managing ethically
Unfortunately, it is not always easy to decide on what we mean by ‘the right action’. For example, think of the company that produces excessive amounts of waste in its factory. Closing the factory will harm the employees and shareholders, and will reduce the amount of money available in the local community. Keeping it open without reducing waste will damage the environment for local people and for future generations.
Performance management
The people in an organisation determine whether the organisation is successful or not. Think for a moment about any organisation – in doing this you will also be thinking about people. Every organisation has people within it, and the success of the organisation is largely due to those people.
Strategic human resource management
Human Resource Management is the management of a key resource in the organisation – people. Without people there is a limit to what the organisation can achieve. The machines cannot operate without people to work them (even if they are automatic machines there needs to be a person who programmes them). The raw materials need to be turned into something that can be sold: this requires people. The computers need people to operate them.
High performance teams
In a world of change, uncertainty and complexity, high performance in an organisation requires a blend of diverse skills and experiences. Organisations recognise that this blend is best achieved through team working.
Leadership skills
Good leadership is essential for success in any organisation, whether private or public sector. Today, rapid change, in the form of a constantly changing competitive environment, innovations in technology and changing economic conditions, have led to the realisation that leadership is a skill to be developed.
Motivating and influencing people
Think about two teams carrying out the same activity. Their manager may ask how a series of tasks will be completed to create a product or service. The manager can plan how the work will be done, make sure that the teams have all the right materials, explain everyone’s tasks and deadlines, and measure progress once they get started. However, the two teams will almost certainly not work at the same speed, not create output of the same quality, nor show the same attitude to their work.
Level 5 module listing
The entrepreneurial manager
What is an Entrepreneur? Examine the skills and qualities of entrepreneurship.
Organisation structures
Why are organisations structured in the way they are? What determines the optimum structure and how does it differ between organisations? In this module, learners will look at the numerous models and theories that make up organisational structure.
Practical accounting analysis
Learners will complete exercises in accounts throughout this module to understand what they are telling us and the actions that analysis can precipitate.
Business planning and goal setting
What is the business trying to achieve? What will it do? How will it do it? This module focuses on the creation of clear goals and clear plans to achieve a clear objective.
Politics and business
Impact of politics on business and how it may help or hinder business. This module will educate learners on economic impact, exports and government support.
Business law
Explore the statutory responsibilities of managers as learners look into the legalities of business and business executives.
Managing in today’s world
Business in the modern world. This module focuses on governance and equality as a means to do right in business.
Understanding how your people and your business can continually improve together, learners will review reward structures, CPD, training and development to ensure high performance in business.
Marketing and sales planning
Learners will analyse how markets, customers, competitors and products can come together in a cohesive plan.
Quantitative skills
On successful completion of this module, learners will have knowledge of numeric exercises and will understand their use within the context of the business.
Assignment Unit titles:
The assignment unit titles for the level 4 course are:
More information about the Level 4 units can be found here: https://www.iab.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/LT-qual-spec-v3.pdf
The assignment unit titles for the level 5 course are:
More information about the level 5 units can be found here: Qualifi level 5 diploma in business management
To enrol in our Level 4 Leadership and Teamwork course, you must be at least 18 years old and have a full secondary education, meaning you must have a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent.
If you don’t have 2 A-levels or the equivalent, such as NVQ Level 3, you may also be able to enrol based on your work experience. To find out more, talk to one of our helpful team members at: 0333 772 1158
To enrol on the Level 5 Leadership and Teamwork course, you must have completed the Level 4 Qualifi diploma in Leadership and Teamwork.
Level 4: £2,200
Enrol with a £50 deposit and then £89.60 a month for 24 months, interest free.
Level 5: £2,200
Enrol with a £50 deposit and then £89.60 a month for 24 months, interest-free.
Level 4 & 5: £2,900
Enrol with a £50 deposit and then £118.75 a month for 24 months, interest free.
Students can make payment using one of the following methods:
Successful completion of the undergraduate Level 4 Diploma in Leadership and Teamwork and Level 5 Diploma in Business Management and final year of an accredited Undergraduate Degree programme will give students the right credentials to go on and apply for a job in Management, Human Resources, Management or Business consultancy.
Once you’ve completed your online Level 4 & 5 Leadership and Teamwork course you have the opportunity to complete a third-year top-up degree programme, known as a ‘BA top up’, from a wide range of UK universities.
Students can apply to any university offering the BA top up and you can choose to study for your degree either online or in-person on campus.
If you decide to top up to a full undergraduate degree through an accredited UK university, the costs are listed below.
Coventry University
Business Management and Leadership BA (Hons)– London Campus – £10,000
Business Management and Leadership BA (Hons)– Coventry Campus- £10,000
Northampton University
BSc (Hons) in International Accounting -£9,250
University of Derby
BSc (Hons) Business and Management– £5,200
Westcliff University
Business Administration – £11,655 (online) / £15,600 (on campus)
University of Hertfordshire
BA (Hons) Business Administration – £6,400
University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)
BA (Hons) Business Management – £9,240
BA (Hons) Business Administration (top-up) (Online)
Edinburgh Napier University
BA in Business Management – £4,600 BA in Business and Enterprise – £4,600 BA in Sales Management – £4,600
University of Sunderland – On Campus
BA (Hons) Business and Management – £9,250
University of Bolton
BSc Honours Business with Finance top-up
University of Cumbria
BA (Hons) Global Business Management – ON CAMPUS– £9,250 UK/ £13,250 International
BA (Hons) International Business Management – ON CAMPUS– £9,250 UK/ £13,250 International
NOTE: UK/EU students may be eligible for student loans for the top-up portion of their studies. Visit www.slc.co.uk for more information.
Level 4 Diploma in Leadership and Teamwork
Qualification Number: 610/3132/X
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Teamwork
Qualification Number: 601/6049/4
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Once you enrol in the Leadership and Teamwork course, you’ll gain access to our expert tutors. Our friendly team, with plenty of experience, is always on hand to offer advice and support. Whether you have a quick question about a module or need in-depth feedback on your assignments, we’re here to assist.
The Programme Leader for this course is Mike Donald, who has over 30 years of teaching experience across all levels, from primary to advanced. He has tutored degree-level and postgraduate students and has been developing online courses for the last 16 years.
My experience I would describe as an adventure. The studies and assignments were always exciting and intriguing to me. Whenever I did need the extra help, I would get it from the team without fail, it was just a breeze.
When I came across Online Business School, I was immediately attracted to it. It is not only affordable but very convenient as well. I work full time but at the same time have a passion for my studies and this is the only platform I came across that allowed me to pursue both.
I chose to study with Online Business School because it was very convenient for me, and the cost was just right. It fitted right into my busy schedule.
What I like the most about the course with Online Business School is that it was structured properly and the assignment examples which were presented to guide me on this journey. The course was structured to ensure that it contained both theory and practical. Having the theoretical aspect really prepared me for the practical aspect of teaching.
It’s really simple to enrol on our Leadership and Teamwork course, it only takes a few moments and you can either enrol online or over the phone, it’s entirely up to you:
No, we like to keep things simple here at Online Business School, so you won’t need to go to an interview to enrol on our Leadership and Teamwork course. All you’ll need to do is complete a short application form to make sure you meet the criteria for the course, for example, you must have a full secondary education.
The duration of our diploma in Leadership and Teamwork is completely flexible and entirely up to you – we allow 5 years to complete the course, which means you can work at a pace that suits you and your life. You can also study the modules in any order at any time so you have complete control of your learning.
Our Leadership and Teamwork includes some great added extras to help you succeed, from 1-2-1 tutoring support and online learning resources to a FREE laptop and Student Membership card.
You don’t need any previous work experience to enrol on our Leadership and Teamwork course, however, to meet the criteria to enrol , you must be at least 18 years old and have a full secondary education.