ILM Certificate in Leadership and Management Skills – Level 3 (bespoke – for employers only)

The Level 3 Certificate in Leadership and Management Skills provides employees with the practical skills, behaviours and knowledge needed to step confidently into first‑line or aspiring leadership roles.

This qualification provides skills and knowledge for those entering the management sector for roles including Team Leader; Supervisor; Project Officer; Shift Manager; and Foreperson.

It reflects the modern workplace, addressing wellbeing, data‑driven decision‑making, effective communication and people‑centred leadership.

Benefits for individuals:

• Gain a range of key management skills and put them into practice in your own role.
• Build your leadership capabilities – motivate and engage teams, manage relationships confidently.
• Develop your leadership and management skills using your own knowledge, values and motivations.
• Free student membership of the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).

Benefits for employers:

• Supports organisational priorities: wellbeing, sustainability, and change management.
• Immediate workplace application improves performance and retention.
• Flexible programmes designed to fit around operational needs.
• Future-proof your workforce with inclusive and practical leadership skills.

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, it is recommended to have a minimum of five GCSEs at grades A – C/grade 4 or above, including Maths and English. Learners must have the opportunity to demonstrate leadership practice in their role.

Learners will complete one mandatory unit and three optional units, allowing us to design the programme around your organisation’s specific priorities.

Mandatory Unit

301 – Developing Effective Leadership Skills: this unit develops practical leadership capabilities and explores leadership styles, emotional intelligence, team dynamics and personal leadership effectiveness. 

Example Optional Units

304 – Supporting Wellbeing in the Workplace: this unit explores key wellbeing factors, leadership responsibilities and practical approaches to supporting individual and team wellbeing.

312 – Effective Communication: this unit develops the ability to communicate confidently across a range of workplace situations, overcome communication barriers, and build strong working relationships. 

307 – Managing and Implementing Change: this unit equips learners with practical tools to plan, deliver and evaluate change, helping teams to navigate transitions effectively.

We will help you select the three units best aligned to your workplace challenge. The full suite is available on request.

This course will be delivered at your workplace.

There are no additional costs as ILM membership is included within the course fees.

Assessment is portfolio‑based, allowing learners to evidence their leadership practice in real workplace scenarios. This includes reflective accounts, observations, workplace documents and other evidence.

This qualification may provide progression opportunities to other ILM qualifications such as the ILM Level 5 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Leadership and Management Skills.

For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk