The QualCert Level 3 Award in Leadership Skills and Team Management is an advanced qualification tailored for individuals who already possess foundational and intermediate leadership knowledge and want to refine their expertise at a higher level. This award focuses on developing leadership styles, strategic thinking, and performance management while emphasizing modern workplace needs such as diversity, inclusion, and mentoring.
It is ideal for supervisors, team leaders, assistant managers, and professionals preparing to step into higher managerial or leadership roles. By completing this qualification, learners gain the confidence, knowledge, and skills required to make strategic decisions, inspire their teams, and contribute significantly to organizational success.
Course Overview
This qualification consists of six mandatory units:
- Leadership Styles and Decision-Making
- Influencing and Motivating Teams
- Coaching and Mentoring in the Workplace
- Managing Diversity and Inclusion
- Performance Management Techniques
- Strategic Thinking and Planning
Learning Outcomes for QualCert Level 3 Award in Leadership Skills and Team Management
1. Leadership Styles and Decision-Making
- Understand different leadership styles and their impact on teams.
- Apply decision-making models to workplace scenarios.
- Recognize when to use directive, participative, or transformational approaches.
- Develop flexibility to adapt leadership style to changing situations.
2. Influencing and Motivating Teams
- Apply motivational theories in practical workplace settings.
- Recognize the leader’s role in inspiring trust, loyalty, and engagement.
- Use effective influencing strategies to gain support and commitment.
- Promote a positive and productive team culture.
3. Coaching and Mentoring in the Workplace
- Differentiate between coaching and mentoring roles.
- Apply techniques to guide, support, and develop individuals.
- Recognize the importance of feedback and personal growth in leadership.
- Encourage continuous learning and professional development within teams.
4. Managing Diversity and Inclusion
- Understand the principles of workplace diversity and equality.
- Recognize the benefits of inclusivity for team performance and innovation.
- Apply strategies to manage diverse teams fairly and effectively.
- Address unconscious bias and promote respectful collaboration.
5. Performance Management Techniques
- Apply methods for evaluating and improving employee performance.
- Recognize the role of feedback in team and individual development.
- Understand disciplinary and capability procedures in a leadership context.
- Implement strategies to align team goals with organizational objectives.
6. Strategic Thinking and Planning
- Understand the principles of strategic planning in leadership.
- Apply long-term thinking to organizational and team objectives.
- Recognize external and internal factors that influence decision-making.
- Develop strategies for growth, sustainability, and success.
Benefits of the QualCert Level 3 Award in Leadership Skills and Team Management
- Strategic Leadership Skills: Equips learners with tools to think long-term and plan effectively.
- Diversity & Inclusion Expertise: Prepares leaders to manage modern, multicultural workplaces.
- Advanced Coaching and Mentoring: Strengthens the ability to develop others and nurture talent.
- Decision-Making Confidence: Improves leaders’ ability to handle complex challenges with clarity.
- Career Advancement: Supports progression into higher-level leadership and management roles.
- Organizational Impact: Enhances productivity, motivation, and performance across teams.
Upon completion of the QualCert Level 3 Award in Leadership Skills and Team Management, learners may progress to:
- QualCert Level 4 Diploma in Leadership and Management – focusing on advanced management, organizational strategy, and leadership development.
- Higher Diplomas & Degrees in Leadership/Business Management – for those seeking academic and professional advancement.
- Specialist Pathways – such as executive leadership, change management, or organizational development.
- Career Roles – preparation for senior roles such as department manager, project manager, or strategic leader.
