What you will need
As this course is provided online, students will require access to IT equipment and the internet to complete the course.
Why take this course?
Suitable for learners working in leadership roles, aspiring to progress within a team or hoping to gain employment in a role which requires leadership skills, this course creates a foundation of relevant knowledge which learners can build on in their future career. Learners will develop and improve their practical skills which are needed to successfully lead a team.
Learners will be introduced to key principles of team leading, techniques and business practices, which will enable them to perform effectively in a leadership role in the workplace.
An understanding of performance and conflict management will also be gained as well as strengthening their communication skills and increase their knowledge of legislation related to a leadership role.
What you will experience
This qualification is aimed at learners who wish to gain further skills to develop their careers and progress in the workplace. It is suitable for anyone who is new to a team leading role, or those who are hoping to become a team leader as they advance their careers. This course is split into eight manageable units:
- Unit 2: Understand business
- Unit 3: Understand how to communicate work–related information
- Unit 4: Understand how to manage performance and conflict in the workplace
- Unit 5: Principles of equality and diversity in the workplace
- Unit 6: Understand how to develop working relationships with colleagues
- Unit 7: Understand health and safety procedures in the workplace
- Unit 8: Understand how to develop and deliver a presentation
Key Facts
Everything you need to know before applying to this course.
Fee Waiver (Remission of Fees)
Your course may be free if you are not a full time student with NESCol and you are : in receipt of benefits; or care-experienced; or your household taxable income falls below defined levels.
Individual Training Account (ITA)
This course is eligible for ITA funding which offers up to £200 towards the cost of training. Conditions apply.
Student Stories
Abby Grant
Business & Management
HND Accounting
“For anyone considering studying Accounting at NESCol, I would say it will definitely set you up and give you the right foundation for progressing on to a career in accountancy. I feel the skills I learned at college have been very beneficial in the work I am doing today. I use my knowledge gained at college of accounting principles and taxation every day.”
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Ami Batchelor
Business & Management
HND Advertising & PR
“This course will benefit you in more ways than one and the lecturers are some of the best people you’ll get to meet.”
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Lewis Gordon
Business & Management
Business & Administration Apprenticeship
“This vocational route has allowed me to get a good balance between work and my social life, and have healthy finances!”
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Nicole Faulkner
Business & Management
HND Legal Services
“College really helped me bridge the gap between being in relatively small classes at school and being in huge lectures at university.”
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Kieran & Mykaela Alexander
Business & Management
HND Legal Services
“The lecturers on the course were just brilliant and had so much valuable knowledge and experience to pass on.”
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Lana Laing
Business & Management
Accounting
“The College’s links with Johnston Carmichael allowed me to see accounts in practice. When I got offered a job after college, I was delighted that changing my career path had worked out.”
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Alex Grogan
Business & Management
Legal Services
“During my two years at NESCol studying Legal Service, I have learnt so much – every day I learned something new. I loved my lecturers and my classmates, and I gained confidence along the way. I ended up successfully passing my HND with As.”
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Applications
North East Scotland College offers hundreds of courses each year, apply for one now.
Completed forms should be signed and returned to us at the following freepost address:
The Student Information & Admissions Manager
North East Scotland College
FREEPOST RTJJ-TXBA-AEZS
Aberdeen City Campus
Gallowgate
Aberdeen
Scotland
UK AB25 1BN
Online
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Starts Flexible start date
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Course Code YBNDK-O233A
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Fees £84.00
Distance Learning Application Form
Distance Learning courses have flexible start dates and applications will be considered at all points of the year.
For non-Scottish residents – the College will confirm fees payable for your chosen course on booking and these may differ from the advertised fee.
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