IAO
Level 3
QN: 603/2516/1
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IAO Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by IAO. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 150 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
IAO
Syllabus Units
16 Units
Guided Hours
150 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
An introduction to organisational governance and finance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of organisational governance
- Understand the requirement for ethical leadership and management in organisational governance
- Understand the importance of gaining value for money through effective budget management
- Apply techniques to manage a budget
2
Change leadership
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand change as a concept and as a process
- Understand what drives organisational change
- Apply techniques to identify drivers of change
- Adopt approaches to deliver a change initiative
3
Coaching and mentoring
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of a coach
- Understand the role of a mentor
- Apply coaching and mentoring techniques in context
4
Data management and technology in organisations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the management of data in organisations
- Understand typical technology used in organisations
- Know the laws which influence the management of data and the use of technology in an organisation
5
Effective communication
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept of communication
- Know how to use different methods of communication
- Chair meetings effectively
- Communicate with different stakeholders
6
Implementing strategies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key strategy concepts and models
- Understand the strategy planning cycle
- Apply knowledge of strategy concepts, models and the planning cycle to implement a strategic plan
- Reflect on own performance when implementing a strategic plan
7
Improving own performance as a leader and a manager
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of Continuing Professional Development to a manager
- Know ways in which own competences can be improved
- Know how to manage own time
- Develop own CPD plan
- Reflect on the success of a CPD plan
8
Leadership and management fundamentals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of a leader
- Know why organisations have managers
- Apply leadership in context
- Demonstrate functions of a manager
9
Leading effective teams
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept of teams
- Understand team dynamics
- Develop positive team dynamics
- Be able to develop trust within a team
10
Managing projects
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the project life cycle
- Know how to deliver a project
- Manage resources and risk
- Use project management tools
11
Managing resources
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the resources available within an organisation
- Know how to monitor the use of different resources
- Allocate resources to achieve a goal
- Monitor resource usage
12
Managing workplace performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept of performance management
- Know the performance management process
- Conduct performance management
13
Solving problems through effective decision making
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the decision-making process
- Analyse data and information
- Understand problem solving techniques
- Use decision-making to solve a problem
- Communicate decisions to relevant stakeholders
14
Stakeholder management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how stakeholders influence organisations
- Understand the importance of ethical stakeholder management
- Conduct a stakeholder analysis
- Construct and implement a stakeholder management plan
15
The role of human resources in support of a manager
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the human resource (HR) function
- Understand relevant HR legal requirements
- Know how the HR function can support line managers
16
Working with others
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to build positive working relationships
- Know how to manage workplace conflict
- Know how to build effective relationships with stakeholders
- Apply appropriate techniques to develop positive working relationships
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/2516/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- IAO
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Nov 2017