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Free Online Team Leading Course

Provide essential guidance, direction and instruction

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

Course detail

Free online course

The free course is fully-funded by HM Government.

No fee, no card details and no trial periods.

Certificate included

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

Course duration

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

This is based on 4-5 hours of weekly study.

100% online

The free course is 100% online.

Learn in the most engaging and interactive way possible that’s both fun and effective.

Course features

Flexible learning

Online distance learning allows you to study from the security of your home, office or wherever you feel comfortable.

No exams

You will complete assessment questions based on the skills and knowledge you have gained from the manageable course units.

Expert support

A tutor will be allocated who will support you throughout the free course and provide valuable feedback against your assessments.

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Our free training is centred around continued professional development.

Join thousands of learners in growing both professionally and personally.

3 Simple Steps to Enrolment

Eligibility Criteria:

Please note: West Midlands, Liverpool, Manchester, South Yorkshire, Bristol, and Bath are not funded via online enrolment.

If you live in any of the above areas please register interest here

Step 1 - Create an account
Please do not apply for more than 1 course at a time.

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About this free online course

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

  • 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.

Employees supervised by highly engaged leadership teams are 39% more likely to be engaged themselves.

Source: Gallup

Course content

Your free course is split into manageable units.

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.

How to manage 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 that is 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.

Gain lifelong skills

This free course is brilliant for career progression and can open doors to many personal opportunities.

  • Develop

    Feel confident supporting individuals in a range of business environments.

  • Open doors

    Upgrade your CV and open doors to rewarding new careers.

  • Create

    Create a sense of belonging and purpose in your personal and professional lives​.

Get certified

Receive an accredited certificate – your Level 2 certificate is a record of achievement and your reward for completing the nationally recognised qualification.

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Your certificate

Your certificate is proof you have new knowledge, skills and understanding.

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Your qualification

Your qualification can help you find work, get promoted, or start a new career.

UK government funded course

We connect you with training providers that use the UK government’s Adult Education Budget to fund this free online course.

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Eligibility Criteria

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3 Simple Steps to Enrolment

Eligibility Criteria:

Please note: London, West Midlands, Manchester, South Yorkshire, Bristol, and Bath are not funded via online enrolment.

If you live in any of the above areas please register interest here

Step 1 - Create an account
Please do not apply for more than 1 course at a time.

Hurry! Places are limited.

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Complete your brief online induction

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Once your brief induction is complete, you can begin learning!

Please ensure you complete the first assessment question under Unit 1A, to secure your place.

If you live in any of the above areas please register interest here

Step 1 - Create an account

Please do not apply for more than 1 course at a time.

FAQs

Is team leading training free?

If you meet the eligibility criteria then YES!

We connect you with learning providers that use government funding, in the form of the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and the Adult Educational Budget (AEB).

Is team leading a qualification?

Team Leading is a level 2 qualification.

The qualification is accredited by NCFE CACHE and regulated by Ofqual.

Is the qualification recognised by employers?

All of our courses are accredited by UK government-recognised awarding bodies. These include NCFE CACHE and TQUK, with whom we work closely to ensure our existing courses, and all new ones, meet approved standards of excellence and are certified as such. NCFE CACHE and TQUK are national awarding organisations that design, develops and certifies nationally recognised qualifications and awards.

All qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and are the perfect way to boost any CV.

How many free online courses can I take?

You can only take one course at a time but you can take up to 7 in one academic year.

Do I need to sit an Exam?

No, there are no exams, all courses require you to complete assessment questions based on the knowledge you have just gained from the units.

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