Business & Management

Leadership

Assessment type

Training and assessment

Minimum duration

33 Minutes

Course delivery

E-learning

Description


The Leadership eLearning course provides learners with an understanding of the principles of effective leadership and the role leaders play in supporting individuals, teams and organisational objectives.

The course explores different approaches to leadership, the behaviours and qualities associated with effective leaders and the importance of adapting leadership styles to different people and situations. Learners will consider practical approaches to communication, motivation, decision-making, delegation and supporting team performance.


Who Should Attend?

  • Managers and supervisors.
  • Team leaders and aspiring managers.
  • Employees with responsibility for leading others.
  • Employees preparing to take on a leadership role.
  • Project and departmental leaders.
  • Anyone looking to develop their leadership knowledge and skills.


What You Will Learn

  • What is meant by leadership.
  • The role and responsibilities of an effective leader.
  • The difference between leadership and management.
  • Characteristics and behaviours associated with effective leadership.
  • Understanding different leadership styles and approaches.
  • Adapting leadership approaches to different people and situations.
  • Developing self-awareness as a leader.
  • Setting clear direction and expectations.
  • Communicating effectively with individuals and teams.
  • Building trust and positive working relationships.
  • Motivating and engaging employees.
  • Encouraging employee involvement and contribution.
  • Delegating work and responsibility appropriately.
  • Supporting employee learning and development.
  • Providing constructive feedback.
  • Making effective and appropriate decisions.
  • Managing challenges and difficult situations.
  • Supporting collaboration and effective teamwork.
  • Leading by example and demonstrating appropriate workplace behaviours.
  • Reviewing personal leadership effectiveness and identifying opportunities for development.


Course Delivery

This course is delivered as self-directed eLearning through the ELMO learning platform.

Learners can work through the course at their own pace and can move backwards and forwards through the learning content as required. The course does not need to be completed in one sitting, allowing learners to leave and return to their training where necessary.

Interactive activities may be included throughout the course to reinforce key learning points.


Assessment

Knowledge and understanding are checked through online assessment activities. Depending on the course content, these may include multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, drag-and-drop activities and image-based questions.

A minimum score of 70% is required to successfully complete the course.


Certification

Upon successful completion of the course and assessment requirements, learners will receive a UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Accredited Certificate of Training.


Course Duration

The course is self-directed and learners can progress through the content at their own pace. Completion time may therefore vary depending on the individual learner.


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