Level 5 Diploma in Operational Leadership & Management
This Level 5 Diploma in Operational Leadership and Management is designed for practising middle managers, department heads, project managers and operational leaders who are responsible for delivering strategic objectives, leading multiple teams and driving organisational performance.
To achieve this Diploma, learners must complete one mandatory unitthat comprises of Unit 501 Assessing Own Leadership Performance and a choice of eight optional units from the list below:
• Managing Own Continuing Personal and Professional Development
• Managing People
• Leading People and Organisational Culture
• Coaching and Mentoring in a Leadership Role
• Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Project Management
• Managing Operational Finance
• Making a Financial Case
• Leading Innovation and Change
• Data Driven Decision Making
• Managing Stakeholder Relationships
• Operational Planning and Reporting
• Managing Quality
• Managing Business Risk
This programme is typically delivered over 12–18 months, depending on learner pace, role complexity and employer requirements.
Delivery is offered with a combination of online and face to face visits that can be adjusted where required should further support be needed.
This qualification supports development into roles such as:
• Operations Manager
• Senior Department Manager
• Regional Manager
• Programme/Senior Project Manager
• Head of Department
• Senior Operations Lead