Principles of Team Leading

Whether you are an individual or an employer looking to upskill your team, developing the skills and knowledge to successfully lead a team is crucial, particularly for those looking to progress themselves or their staff into management positions.

Our FREE Level 2 Team Leader qualification is delivered purely on-line and will expand your knowledge on the principles of team leading and how a business operates, as well as developing key skills needed to be a successful team leader and communicate with a range of stakeholders. On successful completion you will receive an E-certificate.

Unit 1: Principles of team leading

• Understand leadership styles in organisations
• Understand team dynamics
• Understand techniques used to manage teams
• Understand the impact of change management within a team
• Understand team motivation

Unit 2: Understand business

• Understand organisational structures
• Understand the business environment
• Understand the principles of business planning and finance within an organisation
• Understand business reporting within an organisation
• Understand the principles of management responsibilities and accountabilities within an organisation

Unit 3: Understand how to communicate work-related information

• Understand the principles and techniques of work-related communication
• Understand how to prepare for meetings

Unit 4: Principles of Managing Performance and Conflict in the Workplace

• Understand the management of team performance
• Understand the management of underperformance in the workplace
• Understand the principles of conflict management

Unit 5: Principles of Equality and Diversity in the workplace

• Understand the implications of equality legislation
• Understand organisational standards and expectations for equality and diversity in the workplace

Unit 6: Principles of Developing Working Relationships with Colleagues

• Understand the principles of effective team working
• Understand how to buddy a colleague

Unit 7: Health and Safety Procedures in the Workplace

• Know health and safety procedures in the workplace

Unit 8: Understand how to develop and deliver a presentation

• Understand how to develop a presentation
• Understand the principles underpinning the delivery of presentations

Approximate Course Duration – 8 - 12 weeks (based on an average of 10-15 hours of self study per week)

Please note that while our online courses are designed to be flexible and allow you to study at a time and pace that fits around your existing commitments, there are set deadlines in place to support timely completion. You will also be expected to demonstrate consistent weekly progress.

This qualification can be completed on either a desk top or mobile phone.  There are no specific software requirements needed apart from a stable internet connection.