Level 5 Excellence in Leadership

Course overview

At a glance

LevelLevel 5
Duration16 months, plus assessments
Location Rest of England, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, South Yorkshire, Tees Valley, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, Greater London, Lancashire, Cheshire, Lincolnshire

About the course

About the course

Take your leadership to the next level. Our Excellence in Leadership Programme is designed for professionals who lead teams and drive operational performance across public, private, or third-sector organisations. Developed by our in-house leadership experts, this programme equips you with the advanced skills, knowledge, and confidence to lead strategically, make informed decisions, and deliver measurable business improvements.

Is This Course Right for You?

This programme is ideal for individuals with management experience who are currently working in senior leadership or operational roles. It’s particularly suited to those responsible for leading teams, managing resources, and driving strategic objectives.

Typical roles include: Operations Manager, Head of Department, Regional or Divisional Manager, Senior Team Leader

Ideal candidates typically:

Have experience managing teams and resources
Are responsible for delivering business objectives
Want to develop advanced leadership skills to grow into more senior responsibilities

If you’re at an earlier stage in your career, we also offer our Level 3 Emerging Leaders Programme - a self-funded course designed for those new to leadership and management who want to build core skills and confidence before progressing to more advanced responsibilities.

What You’ll Gain

By completing this programme, you will be able to:

Lead and manage people with confidence at a senior level
Strengthen strategic thinking and operational effectiveness
Plan, deliver, and manage complex projects
Drive team performance and business results
Make informed decisions and solve problems effectively
Apply professional leadership standards to real-world challenges

How You’ll Learn

Over 16 months, our expert trainers provide dedicated guidance, coaching, and mentorship to support you throughout the programme.

Your learning experience includes:

One-to-one sessions, live webinars, and interactive online workshops
Guided learning tasks, assignments, and work-based projects
1-to-1 coaching and tailored advice
Online learning resources and independent study
Regular progress reviews and preparation for final assessment

All learning is delivered flexibly to allow you to balance the programme with your work commitments. Our blended learning approach ensures practical application, real-world skills, and confidence to excel in senior leadership roles.

Next Step

This is a self-funded commercial course – participants pay to enrol, with pricing available on enquiry.

Invest in your leadership growth. Enquire today using the form below to find out more

“This course really opened my eyes to the importance of strategic thinking and larger management concepts that I hadn’t considered before. It’s helped me understand the more nuanced areas of people management and how to get the best out of my teams, and it’s also shown me how to balance the operational side of management with longer-term, strategic thinking.

I really liked having the chance to connect with other managers. It was great to share experiences, compare challenges, and learn from each other’s perspectives.”

Alex Harvey, IP Voice and International Manager, Giacom

“The course has given me the confidence, structure, and understanding I need to lead my team effectively and drive improvements within the business.” Clare Martin, Compliance Manager, Routes Healthcare

Excellence in Leadership (Level 5)