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Principles of Team Leading

This online qualification is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding required to successfully lead a team.

Free online team leader course with Level 2 certificate

About this free online course

The free online team leading course is designed to help learners:

  • Develop their knowledge of the principles of team leading.
  • Develop their understanding of business.
  • Develop the knowledge needed to support communication with a range of stakeholders at different levels.
  • Strong team leadership is essential for providing guidance, direction and instruction within a group and inevitably leads to more effective teamwork and more motivated employees.

Being able to manage a team effectively is critical in the current job market, where employee productivity and team outcomes are closely monitored.

Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading

6-12 weeks (5-10 hours per week)

The free online course takes 6-12 weeks to complete.

This is based on 5-10 hours of weekly study.

100% government funded

HM Government fully funds the free course.

No fee, no card details, and no trial periods.

Unfunded cost £399

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Accredited qualification

The level 2 qualification is accredited by NCFE CACHE or TQUK and regulated by Ofqual.

Certificate included

The Level 2 certificate is a record of achievement and your reward for completing a nationally recognised qualification.

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Course content

Your free course is split into manageable units.

There are no exams. You will complete assessment questions based on the skills and knowledge you have gained from the course units below…

Principles of team leading

Explore the various leadership styles and the impact of team dynamics as well as the techniques that are essential to effectively manage a team’s workload.

Understand business

Develop an understanding of the different organisational structures and the business environment. You will develop your knowledge of the principles of business planning and finance within an organisation, as well as business reporting, management responsibilities and accountabilities within an organisation.

Learn the principles and techniques behind work-related communication through both verbal and written forms. Develop skills in understanding a range of documents required for different types of meetings in a business environment.

Managing performance and conflict in the workplace

Discover how to manage team performance through benchmarking, as well as how to manage underperformance within a team and conflict in the workplace.

Principles of equality and diversity in the workplace

Explore themes of equality and diversity in the workplace, including the potential consequences of failing to comply with the relevant legislation.

How to develop working relationships with colleagues

Explore the principles of effective teamwork and how to be a ‘buddy’. This unit also covers the benefits of effective team working, how to give feedback constructively and the techniques that may be used to resolve team conflict.

Health and safety procedures in the workplace

Discover the main health and safety responsibilities and laws affecting the workplace as well as the employers’ and employees’ responsibilities in relation to health and safety, as well as the support available for employees.

How to develop and deliver a presentation

Explore the development and delivery of presentations, you will discover the advantages and limitations of various forms of media, look at the factors affecting contingency plans and consider different ways to evaluate presentations.

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Once you have accepted your place, you will be enrolled in your course.

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