ILM Level 4 Certificate In Leadership And Management in Kitchener

ILM Level 4 Certificate in Leadership and Management Course Outline

Total Credit Value – 13

Guided Learning Hours – 43

Unit 8605-403: Managing Risk in the Workplace

Credit Value – 3

Guided Learning Hours – 6

Module 1: Understand the Importance of Managing Risks in the Workplace

• Legal Risk Management
• Purpose of the Evaluation
• Structure of the Report
• Hazards and Control Measures
• Principles of Risk Management
• Risk Management Process
• Risk Management Standards and Frameworks
• Risk and Regulatory Policy
• Risk Management Policy

Module 2: Be Able to Identify and Manage Risks in Own Area of Responsibility

• Steps to Risk Assessment
• Hazard Prevention and Control
• Build and Implement a Risk Management Plan
• Monitor and Review
• Risk Prioritisation
• Objective Probability
• Risk Management Documentation

Unit 8605-406: Developing Your Leadership Styles

Credit Value – 4

Guided Learning Hours – 10

Module 3: Understand the Outcomes of Effective Leadership

• Leadership and Importance of Employee Engagement
• Leadership's Role in Engagement
• Styles and Models of Followership
• Effective Performance Management

Module 4: Be Able to Assess Own Leadership Styles

• Leadership Styles and Methods
• Diagnostic Tools for Leaders and Managers
• Importance of Leadership Development

Module 5: Understand the Implications of Own Leadership Styles for Self and for Leadership within Own Organisation

• Self-Assessment for Leadership
• Pillars of Self Organisation
• How to Become a Self-Managed Employee?
• Manage Work Schedule Successfully
• How Do Self-Organising Teams Work?
• Leadership Profile

Module 6: Be Able to Assess Own Leadership Behaviour, in Terms of the Factors Which Determine Effective Leadership

• Importance of Good Leadership Behaviour
• Ways to Build Effective Leadership Behaviours
• Factors that Affect Business Leadership
• Situational Analysis
• Leadership Styles - Choosing the Right Approach for the Situation

Module 7: Understand How to Develop Own Leadership Style and Effectiveness

• Create an Action Plan for Leadership Development
• Benefits of Creating an Action Plan
• Monitoring and Evaluating an Action Plan
• Steps to Increase Leadership Effectiveness

Unit 8605-300: Solving Problems and Making Decisions

Total Credit Value – 2

Guided Learning Hours – 9

Module 8: Know How to Describe a Problem, Its Nature, Scope, and Impact

• Problem, Its Nature Scope, and Impact
• Ways to Recognise, Define, Investigate, and Analyse Problems
• Objective Setting in Relation to Problem
• Brainstorming, Problem Solving, and Creative Thinking Techniques

Module 9: Know How to Gather and Interpret Information to Solve a Problem

• Gather and Interpret Information to Identify Possible Solutions to a Problem
• Prepare a Summary of the Options Providing Facts and Evidence
• Difference Between Data and Information

Module 10: Know How to Evaluate Options to Make a Decision

• Importance of Adequate and Relevant Information for Effective Decision-Making
• Identification of What Information is Relevant to Specific Decisions
• Decision Making Techniques

Module 11: How to Plan, Monitor, and Review the Implementation and Communication of Decisions?

• Plan the Implementation and Communication of the Decision
• Monitoring and Review Techniques to Evaluate Outcomes

Unit 8605-303: Planning and Allocating Work

Total Credit Value – 2

Guided Learning Hours – 9

Module 12: Know How to Plan Work in the Workplace

• Identify Organisational Targets Relevant to the Team
• Set Smart Objectives for the Team to Achieve the Targets
• Use a Technique to Plan to Achieve the Objectives
• Explain How to Monitor and Control a Planned Activity

Module 13: Know How to Allocate Work to Team Members

• Identify Resources Required to Complete a Planned Activity
• How to Allocate Work to Team Members?
• How to Assess and Support Team Performance in Achieving Objectives?

Module 14: Understand How to Improve the Performance of a Team in Delivering to Plan

• Possible Cause of Variance from a Planned Activity
• How to Involve Team Members in Identifying Ways to Improve Performance to Meet Objectives?
• Techniques for Identifying Causes of Underperformance

Unit 8605-311: Developing Yourself and Others

Total Credit Value – 2

Guided Learning Hours – 9

Module 15: How to Identify Development Needs?

• Identify own Learning Style(s) and the Learning Style(s) of Another Member of the Team
• Simple Technique for Identifying Own Development Needs and Another Member of the Team 
• Identify Potential Barriers to Learning 
• How Barriers to Learning can be Overcome?

Module 16: How to Develop Self and Others to Achieve Organisational Objectives?

• Analyse Learning/Development Options to Meet Need(s) of Self and Another Member of the Team
• Identify Support Mechanisms for the Development of Self and Another Member of the Team
• Prepare a Development Plan to Achieve a Learning Objective for Self or Another Team Member
• Method that Could be Used to Monitor the Development of Self and Another Member of the Team

Who Should Attend this ILM Level 4 Certificate in Leadership and Management Course?

This Level 4 Certificate in Leadership and Management Course is ideal for professionals aiming to refine their Leadership and Management Skills. It is particularly beneficial for:

• Mid-level Managers
• Team Leaders
• Project Managers
• Aspiring Senior Managers
• HR Professionals
• Business Owners
• Department Heads

Prerequisites of the ILM Level 4 Certificate in Leadership and Management Course

There are no formal prerequisites for this Level 4 Certificate in Leadership and Management Course. However, a foundational understanding of Leadership and Management principles is beneficial.

ILM Level 4 Certificate in Leadership and Management Course Overview

The ILM Level 4 Certificate in Leadership and Management is designed to enhance the leadership and management skills of professionals, equipping them with the knowledge and tools needed to lead teams and drive organisational success. This qualification is highly relevant in today’s competitive business environment, where effective leadership is crucial for achieving strategic goals and fostering a positive work culture.

Understanding leadership and management principles is essential for Mid-level Managers, Team Leaders, and Aspiring Leaders who want to improve their ability to manage people and processes efficiently. Mastering these skills enables professionals to make informed decisions, motivate their teams, and contribute to the overall success of their organisation.

This 1-day training by the Knowledge Academy provides delegates with a comprehensive introduction to leadership and management concepts. The course covers key topics such as decision-making, team dynamics, performance management, and strategic planning.

Course Objectives

• To identify the problem and make appropriate decisions
• To know about the responsibilities of a manager to achieve organisational goals
• To understand the relationship between formal and informal organisations structures
• To learn effective managerial communication and interpersonal skills
• To get in-depth knowledge about effective leadership styles
• To understand how to monitor and evaluate the action plan

After completing this training, delegates will be able to make effective decisions to solve problems in the workplace. They will also be able to engage more followers in the organisation with the help of an effective leadership style.

What's Included in this Level 4 Certificate in Leadership and Management Course?

• ILM Level 4 Certificate in Leadership and Management Assessment
• World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
• ILM Level 4 Certificate in Leadership and Management Certificate 
• Digital Delegate Pack

ILM Level 4 Certificate in Leadership and Management Assessment Information 

• You will complete assessments for each unit you study, consisting of written tasks and project-based evaluations. 
• All submissions will be completed online and evaluated by your ILM tutor.