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Leadership Training Course

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Leadership course for managers, ideal development training. CPD Certified

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£25.00 +VAT per person

Course information
  • Certificate on Successful Completion
  • Access course on Desktop, Laptop or Tablet
  • 15 Multiple Choice Questions
  • Course Duration: 45 Minutes
  • CPD Points: 1

Our online Leadership Training course explores the qualities, skills and behaviours that contribute to effective leadership, helping individuals understand how to guide, motivate and support their teams in the workplace.

Leadership involves more than assigning tasks and overseeing performance. Effective leaders need to communicate clearly, make informed decisions, adapt to changing situations and understand how their actions can influence the people they manage.

Whether responding to workplace challenges, supporting employees or working towards organisational objectives, developing strong leadership skills can help individuals approach their responsibilities with greater confidence.

This Leadership Training course provides an introduction to the principles of effective leadership and how they can be applied in everyday workplace situations. By developing a better understanding of leadership, learners can identify ways to support their teams, encourage collaboration and contribute to a more productive working environment.

  • Train online at your own pace with a full audio voiceover
  • Accredited by CPD
  • Certificate on successful completion
  • Course duration: 45 minutes
  • Unlimited resits at no cost

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Who is this Online Leadership Training for?

This online Leadership Training course is suitable for individuals entering leadership positions or those already responsible for managing and supporting a team. It provides leadership training for managers, supervisors and team leaders who want to develop their knowledge and understanding of effective leadership.

Whether you are taking on new responsibilities or looking to strengthen your existing leadership skills, this course explores the qualities and behaviours that can help you guide, motivate and support your team.

Developing resilience can also help leaders respond to workplace challenges and manage difficult situations. Our Resilience Training Course explores techniques for building resilience and adapting to challenging circumstances.

Course Screenshots

  • Leadership Course - Introduction
  • Leadership Course - Why is Great Leadership So Important?
  • Leadership Course - Qualities That Make a Great Leader

Course Aim

The aim of this online Leadership Training course is to develop learners' understanding of the skills, qualities and behaviours associated with effective leadership.

The course explores different leadership styles, the key differences between leadership and management, and examples of effective leadership in practice. Learners will gain knowledge that can help them reflect on their own leadership approach and identify ways to apply positive leadership behaviours within their workplace.

For those looking to develop their knowledge further, explore our leadership and management online courses, which cover a range of related workplace skills and management topics.

Learning Objectives

On completion of the course, you should be able to:

  • Identify the definition of a leader
  • List some adjectives that describe a great leader
  • Recognise why a great leader is important
  • List some qualities that make a good leader
  • Identify the difference between a leader and a manager
  • Name some leadership styles
  • List some techniques on how we can improve our leadership skills
  • Identify some ways on how we can get the very best out of our team

 

Course Content

This course is made up of the following modules:

  • An Introduction to Leadership

    This section introduces the learner to the course and looks at the definition of a leader.

  • Module 1 - The Importance of Great Leadership

    This section of the course concentrates on why great leadership is so important. It looks at the difference between a manager and a leader and how leadership can make or break a team.

  • Module 2 - Leadership Styles and Qualities

    This section of the course covers common leadership styles. Raising awareness on this will help build self-reflection for learners to then develop their own leadership styles. It also looks at the qualities that are needed to make a great leader.

  • Module 3 - Getting the Best Out of Yourself and Your Team

    This final section will cover how to improve your leadership skills to better yourself as a leader. It looks at how training and continuous professional development is important in order to achieve great change. In the final phase of the course, you will also look at some ways to get the very best out of the team you are leading.

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Assessment

On completion of the course lessons and training material an online assessment will automatically unlock. The assessment will contain 15 multiple-choice questions and a mark of 75% or above will be required to pass.

The assessment will be marked instantly and so you will know straight away if you have passed or not. If you don't pass first time there's no need to worry. Unlimited resits at absolutely no additional charge are available so you can retake the assessment again as many times as you need to.

Leadership Training Certification

Our entire library of training courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as adhering to the universally recognised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

Leadership Training - Certificate Example

Upon passing the online assessment you will have the options to both print and download your Leadership Training Certificate in PDF format. In addition to this an automated email will also be sent to your chosen email address containing a link to your certificate ensuring you always have access to a copy.

Furthermore, a QR code is displayed on each certificate which when scanned by a smartphone links to our certification database. This allows employers, auditors and local authority inspectors, for example, to establish a certificates validity instantly and at any time.

Common Leadership Training Questions

Leadership and management are closely related, but they focus on different aspects of guiding people and achieving organisational goals.

  • Leadership focuses on inspiring, motivating and influencing people to work towards shared objectives. Effective leaders provide direction, encourage collaboration and support their teams through challenges.
  • Management focuses on planning, organising and coordinating resources, tasks and processes to ensure work is completed efficiently and objectives are achieved.

For example, a manager might organise workloads and allocate responsibilities to meet a deadline, while a leader motivates the team, communicates a shared goal and encourages everyone to work together.

In practice, effective managers often need strong leadership skills, combining organisational responsibilities with the ability to guide and support their teams.

There are several leadership styles, each involving different approaches to guiding, motivating and managing a team. Some of the most commonly recognised styles can include:

  • Autocratic leadership: The leader makes decisions with limited input from team members. This approach may be useful when quick decisions are required.
  • Democratic leadership: The leader encourages team members to contribute ideas and participate in decision-making, helping promote collaboration and shared responsibility.
  • Transformational leadership: The leader inspires and motivates employees to work towards shared goals, encouraging development, innovation and positive change.

There is no single leadership style that works best in every situation. Effective leaders understand when to adapt their approach based on their team's needs, experience and the challenges they face.


The Importance of Leadership Training

Leadership training is important because it helps individuals develop the knowledge and understanding needed to guide teams, manage responsibilities and respond effectively to workplace challenges.

Effective leadership can contribute to a more productive and supportive working environment by:

  • Improving communication: Helping leaders communicate expectations clearly and encourage open discussions.
  • Supporting employee motivation: Understanding how to encourage, recognise and support team members.
  • Strengthening decision-making: Helping leaders consider different perspectives and make informed decisions.

For example: A manager notices that their team is struggling to meet deadlines. Rather than simply increasing pressure, they speak with employees to understand the difficulties, clarify priorities and identify where additional support may be needed.

By applying effective leadership principles, managers and supervisors can create a more supportive working environment while helping their teams work towards shared objectives.

Managers can improve their leadership skills through continuous learning, practical experience and regularly reflecting on how they lead and support their teams.

Some effective ways to develop leadership skills can include:

  • Seeking feedback: Encouraging employees and colleagues to provide constructive feedback on their leadership approach.
  • Developing self-awareness: Recognising personal strengths and identifying areas where their leadership skills could improve.
  • Practising active listening: Understanding employees' concerns, ideas and perspectives before making decisions.

Improving leadership skills is an ongoing process. By combining training with practical experience and a willingness to learn, managers can develop a more adaptable and effective approach to leading their teams.

Workplace Scenario
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Leading a Team Through Workplace Change

Situation

A team leader introduces a new working procedure but expects employees to adapt immediately, without explaining the reasons for the change or considering their concerns.

What went wrong?

Employees become frustrated and uncertain about their responsibilities. The leader's failure to communicate effectively and provide support creates resistance, making the transition more difficult.

Key takeaway

Employees become frustrated and uncertain about their responsibilities. The leader's failure to communicate effectively and provide support creates resistance, making the transition more difficult.

Workplace Scenario

Delegating Responsibilities Within a Team

Situation

A manager takes responsibility for most important tasks because they believe completing the work themselves will produce better results. As workloads increase, deadlines begin to slip and employees have fewer opportunities to develop their abilities.

What went wrong?

The manager's reluctance to delegate creates unnecessary pressure and prevents team members from taking ownership of suitable responsibilities.

Key takeaway

Effective delegation involves matching tasks to employees' skills and experience, communicating expectations clearly and providing appropriate support. This can help distribute workloads and encourage employee development.

Workplace Scenario

Addressing Employee Performance Concerns

Situation

A supervisor notices that an employee is repeatedly making mistakes but avoids discussing the issue because they are uncomfortable having difficult conversations.

What went wrong?

Without constructive feedback, the employee may be unaware of the problem or unsure how to improve. The mistakes continue, placing additional pressure on other team members.

Key takeaway

Effective leaders address performance concerns promptly and fairly. Providing clear feedback, understanding the reasons behind difficulties and agreeing on achievable improvements can help employees develop and maintain team performance.

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Course information
  • Certificate on Successful Completion
  • Access course on Desktop, Laptop or Tablet
  • 15 Multiple Choice Questions
  • Course Duration: 45 Minutes
  • CPD Points: 1

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