Certificate in Leadership and Management - Summer Course in London

This leadership and management course is ideal for those who:

• Would like to develop their skills in order to gain a supervisory, team leader or other entry-level management role  

• Have recently started in a leadership role and wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in order to progress  

• Hold a junior supervisory role and feel they would benefit from a professional career development programme.

Students studying the Leadership and Management Course will benefit from the following:

• Face to face training provides the ideal opportunity for interaction with your Facilitator   

• Expert tuition from skilled management and leadership professionals  

• Small groups with strictly limited numbers provide an exclusive and premium learning experience  

• Enjoy learning from interactions with your fellow students who bring different perspectives and experiences to the classroom sessions.  

• And last but not least! You'll be gaining experience in one of the world's most famous cities. London is renowned for it's innovation and business development prowess.

During your Certificate in Leadership and Management Course you will study the following topics:

Working for an Organisation

• Introduction to business types and organisational structures

• Understanding an organisation's vision, goals and objectives

• Thinking strategically and seeing the big picture

• Developing objectives for your team to meet the organisation's goals

HR for Line Managers

• Best practice in recruitment and selection

• Effective performance management and conducting appraisals

• Handling disciplinary and termination scenarios

• Developing and managing rosters and contingency cover

• Key legal and ethical requirements

Finance for Non-Financial Managers

• Understanding the key financial terminology and the content and structure of common financial statements

• The key drivers of profitability

• Understanding and interpreting key financial information

• Understanding and managing a budget

• Techniques for managing costs

Project Management

• What is a project?

• The project lifecycle

• Project management methods and components

• Developing a simple and effective project plan

• Breaking down the work into tasks

• Scheduling and planning

• Time management

• Identifying required resources

• Assessing project risks

Building and Motivating Teams

• What makes a successful team?

• Establishing agreed team behaviours and communications

• Building team trust

• Clarifying roles within teams

• Defining team and individual accountability

Developing Leadership

• The concept of leadership

• Individual leadership qualities and strengths

• Essentials for effective communication

• Leading by example

• How to motivate and influence

Your Leadership and Management Course fees include:

• Registration, tuition, assessment and certification

• Digital copies of course resources on completion of your course 

• Alumni community membership - with volunteering and employment updates and opportunities

• Certificate in Leadership and Management  awarded by The Event School London

The following entry requirements apply:

• Minimum age: 18

• Competent English language skills (comprehension, reading, written and spoken)

Whether you’re at an early stage of your career and aiming for promotion or entering a supervisory or team leader role for the first time - our certificate course in leadership and management can improve your skills and prospects.

Specific management skills provide strong foundations for organising and coordinating people, logistics, finances and resources. Transforming your leadership skills supports you in becoming a leader that others choose to follow.

Rachel has held senior management positions in some of London’s most prestigious events venues. She spent 15 years with etc.venues Limited where she led the event management and successful delivery of over 10,000 events annually. 

Rachel also worked in a senior role at ExCeL London account managing a diverse range of events including corporate learning events for Top UK Banks and Accounting Firms, graduate programmes, AGMs, product launch, themed events, receptions, executive round tables & exhibitions.

 MBA Educated, Rachel now works as a Hospitality, Venue & Events Consultant with specialities in CX Strategy and CRM Implementation|Sales, Revenue Management and Service Transformation.