Diploma in First Line Management (ILM)

The Institute of Leadership and Management is not only Europes premier awarding body for leadership and management qualifications, it is also a membership organisation for managers and leaders who are keen to develop their talents.

Wherever people and resources are employed, middle managers with an ILM Level 5 Diploma qualification ensure that they are employed effectively

Programme Objectivespic

The ILM Diploma in Management is designed to assist individuals who are either practising or aspiring middle managers. Candidates may work in factories and offices, in hospitals, in call centres, on building sites, in leisure centres, in the armed services and in the voluntary sector.

Course Structure

One year full-time, two days a week 9.30am to 6pm. Holidays are scheduled on Public Holidays and each Christmas, Easter & Summer. The student timetable is available on enrolment or on request. Course fees include registration fees, study manuals & exam fees. The course comprises of seven units that include a total of five segments per unit.

syllabus

  • D1 Self Management and Skills
  • D2 Operating Context and Change
  • D3 Meeting Customer Needs
  • D4 Planning and Resources
  • D5 Finance and Numeracy
  • D6 People Management
  • D7 Information and Communication

In addition each candidate must complete the following

  • Seven work-based assignments based on a single unit
  • A management report
  • A summative continuing Professional Development Plan
  • An individual EV interview

Award

The ILM Diploma in Management is awarded to participants who successfully complete this course.

Entry Requirements

  • A minimum Intermediate level of English
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Participants should be practising or potential middle managers.

Career Opportunities

The main purpose of the award is to improve your management performance. While studying for an ILM qualification candidates can enjoy the benefits of ILM student membership (free for one year) and on successful completion are eligible for full ILM membership.

Progression

Successful participants of this course are awarded a Diploma in First Line Management and are eligible to progress to the following ILM qualifications:

  • ILM Level 7 Introductory Executive Diploma in Management
  • ILM Level 7 Executive Diploma in Management
  • ILM Level 4 S/NVQ in Management
  • ILM Level 5 S/NVQ in Management

This academic programme is supported by;

  • the supply of academic textbooks
  • the use of the college IT resources
  • regular interaction with the Academic Director during the course
  • regular feedback sessions in relation to the delivery of the course
  • lecturer supervisions to ensure high quality of tuition delivery