Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management

Oxford Home Study Centre specialises in flexible and accessible online courses, open for enrolment throughout the year and with no formal entry requirements to fulfil. Our most advanced Leadership and Management Diploma covers the following topics and knowledge areas over a series of 15 modules:

Module 1 - Understanding Management and Leadership

The course begins by examining the differences and similarities between management and leadership, while presenting and discussing the primary leadership styles. Module One also looks at onboarding and orientation, understanding your comfort zone as a leader and a series of typical management/leadership responsibilities.

Module 2 - Improving Management and leadership Performance

Module Two focuses on personal development in the field of management and leadership, discussing the tasks involved on the journey towards achieving personal mastery.  The objectives of vision statements and value statements are also examined, along with practical pointers for establishing and achieving a shared vision.

Module 3 - Developing a High-Performing Team

An overview of the high-performing team development process follows in Module Three, with a step by step guide to building and maintaining cohesive teams.  The potential advantages and disadvantages of team-based work are also discussed, along with how teams can help employees grow, develop and advance.

Module 4 - Motivating Employees

Module Four discusses tangible and intangible incentives as major employee motivators, along with how motivating factors vary significantly from one person to the next.  Tips and guidelines for tackling demotivation are also provided, alongside a look at the most the common causes of low motivation in the workplace.

Module 5 - Talent Management

The cornerstones and characteristics of an effective talent management programme are discussed in Module Five.  Topics covered include the shared management model, strategic approaches to talent management, identifying talent, understanding competencies, how to conduct a basic risk assessment and the use of development plans.

Module 6 - Succession Planning

Module Six examines the value and importance of effective succession planning, outlining the most important components of a succession plan and how to gather essential information.  A step-by-step guide to creating a succession plan is also provided, along with a look at the risks associated with failing to plan for all eventualities.

Module 7 - Business Process Management

The functions and objectives of business process management are discussed in Module Seven, which also outlines a series of essential process management activities.  Candidates consider each primary process management phase individually - the vision phase, design phase, modelling phase, execution phase, monitoring phase and optimising phase.

Module 8 - Communication Skills

Advanced communication skills as a leadership essential are examined in Module Eight, which focuses on potential communication barriers and how to overcome them.  Candidates also consider the criticality of active listening skills, along with how to use questioning skills to extract information during discourse.

Module 9 - Negotiation Techniques

Practical pointers for becoming a more confident negotiator follow in Module Nine, which provides a detailed breakdown of the phases of negotiation and the different types of negotiations.  Tips and guidelines for making negotiations easier are also provided, along with the importance of practicing how to negotiate on a regular basis.

Module 10 - Managing Meetings and Giving Feedback

A step-by-step guide to organising and managing meetings follows in Module 10, which takes a look at the functions and objectives of several different types of meetings.  Additional topics covered include tips for more effective presentations, the constructive way to offer feedback and techniques for effective information gathering.

Module 11 - Managing Change

Change as a constant in all workplace environments is discussed in Module 11, which examines the human reaction to change and the importance of proactively adapting to change.  Candidates are also presented with a detailed breakdown of the change cycle and its component stages.

Module 12 - Managing Time

Tips for making more efficient use of time follow in Module 12, which touches upon the benefits of setting up a routine.  Additional topics covered include strategic task prioritisation, changing perspectives for improved time management, how to combat procrastination and the benefits of setting goals with the SPIRIT model.

Module 13 - Stress Management

Exercises and activities for managing stress are presented and discussed in Module 13, in which candidates consider the most common causes of stress in the workplace.  The importance of acknowledging stress as something that cannot always be avoided is emphasised, along with the connection between stress management and time management.

Module 14 - Managing Conflict

The art of effective dispute resolution is discussed in Module 14, which considers the consequences and potential benefits of confrontations.  The importance of taking proactive control over anger in the workplace is also discussed, along with the benefits of preventing problems from occurring in the first place.

Module 15 - Risk Management

Concluding the course, Module 15 outlines the functions and objectives of key risk management activities.  Topics covered include identifying risks, categorising and prioritising risks, choosing appropriate risk mitigation methods and the use of important risk management tools.

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Paying in Instalments: £1100 (interest FREE Instalments)

Deposit: £320

No of Instalments: 12

Each Instalment: £65

Pay in Full: (£200 Discount) £900

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

A background in management and leadership could pave the way for a world of remarkable job opportunities at home and abroad.  Whether looking to climb the corporate ladder or become a successful entrepreneur, this advanced online diploma could make all the difference.  Typical job titles in management and leadership include department supervisor, operations manager, plant supervisor, business manager, production manager, executive director, project manager, director of operations, plant manager, brand manager and many more besides. All with huge earnings potential and limitless scope for further progression.

Who Should Take This Course?

Oxford Home Study Centre welcomes ambitious candidates from all backgrounds, with an extensive range of endorsed online courses in leadership and management.  This self-paced Level 7 Diploma could be the ideal training program for:

• Ambitious, energetic and enthusiastic go-getters with problem solving personalities
• Individuals with born leadership qualities and a passion for people
• Newcomers looking to secure their first management or leadership role
• Managers, supervisors and team leaders pursuing promotion at work
• Business owners and anyone considering starting their own business
• Jobseekers looking to gain a competitive edge over rival candidates

Enrol online and start your Level 7 Diploma today, or contact a member of our admissions team anytime to learn more about our home study courses.