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TQUK L5 DIPLOMA

IN

 MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP

RQF

INTERNATIONALLY AND INDUSTRY RECOGNISED

Our Advanced Diploma in Event Management is internationally and industry recognised and

Endorsed by Training Qualifications UK - the most contemporary and creative Awarding Organisation in the UK.

Join our six-month programme for a highly practical alternative to university, preparing you for entry into the world of events or further study.  With extensive face-to-face classes in London, your course offers live event planning and extensive practical experience from one of the world's leading event destinations - London's international exhibition, conference and event centre, ExCeL London. 

INTERNATIONALLY AND INDUSTRY RECOGNISED

Accredited by the UK's Leading Technical Education Awarding Body - Training Qualifications UK

Are you prepared to enhance your management and leadership capabilities? Our comprehensive 3-month Level 5 Management and Leadership program in London offers unparalleled face-to-face training, delivering expert guidance, hands-on experience, and essential industry connections. Engage in multiple excursions, extensive networking opportunities, and world-class instruction to cultivate a sophisticated understanding of leadership and management principles. Delve deeply into advanced business strategy, strategic decision-making, human resource management, innovation and change management, as well as crucial financial and budgeting competencies.

TQUK L5 DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP (RQF)
Ofqual Regulated, Level 5, 39 Credits

START DATES & DURATION

12 January 2026

Duration: 3 Months

 

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

UK & International Students
Minimum Age:18 

 

Competent English Language Skills

Level 4 or equivalent vocational or technical qualification or three years work experience 

Ask about our Professional Experience or Mature Age Applicant Pathways

COURSE FEES

Total Fees: £6,250
​Deposit: £500

 

Payment Plans Available

for UK Students

 

Fees are subject to change.

ACCREDITATION

Internationally & Industry Recognised

Accredited by the UK's Leading Technical Education Awarding Body 

Training Qualifications UK

This Qualification has been accredited to Ofqual's  Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) and has its own unique Qualification Accreditation Number 601/7149/2

This TQUK L5 Diploma in Management & Leadership (QRF) is an Ofqual  Level 5 Qualification made up of 39 credits

IDEAL FOR

Those with a Level 4 qualification wanting to progress to an accredited Ofqual Regulated Level 5 qualification

Career Progressors looking for an accredited programme to support progression in their management career

Gap Year students wanting to use their time off to gain valuable, transferable skills and certification

International applicants wanting to add British experience and certification to their CV or portfolio

FACE - TO - FACE TRAINING

With so much of our lives now spent online, our full-time students prefer an 'in-real life' learning experience.

 

That's why our full-time courses offer extensive hands-on, face-to-face

training and experiential learning classes and activities in London.

On average you'll study in London three full days per week with London classes and activities generally scheduled between 10am-4pm.

VIRTUAL TUTORIAL SUPPORT
AND ONLINE LEARNING

Your face-to-face training is supported by virtual tutorials that allow us to bring in expertise and guest speakers from around the world! And we utilise online learning content to enrich and supplement your learning experience.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment varies per unit, but generally, apart from knowledge based online quizzes and short online tests, your assessment will take the form of assignments, reports, portfolios, practical and observations. 

HIGHLY PRACTICAL

Your management & leadership

qualification is designed for students who are highly practical and prefer hands-on learning. Vocational Education is all about learning by doing and our programmes are designed around experiential learning principles.

COURSE STRUCTURE

CORE BUSINESS
PROGRAMME

7 Units

These are your core management and leadership subjects required for your Level 5 qualification.

39 Credits

BONUS
SPECIALIST ELECTIVES

Choose two electives and gain  specialised bonus certifications

Tailor your programme to suit your interests with specialist electives

ONE-TO-ONE
MENTORING

To ensure you receive personalised care when it comes to exploring and deciding on future career paths, you'll have a dedicated Mentor with monthly 1-hour coaching sessions. These are virtual so we can match you with the ideal coach and with flexible sessions to suit your schedule.

PRACTICAL TRAINING
& EXCURSIONS

Extensive practical training

supports and reinforces theory.

 

Just like working in management, our students love to get hands-on!

Whether it's attending an industry event to build product knowledge or learning how to network we think the more practical the better!

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT
SIMULATIONS

Your class will take part in management and leadership simulations. 

A practical and interactive method for gaining valuable, in-demand skills.

INDUSTRY PLACEMENT
(Optional)

All students can choose to participate in 30 hours industry placement. Flexible options are available from 1-2 days a week to a one-week block near the end of your course. Students are encouraged to blend options where suitable to gain exposure to a range of industries and management situations.

COURSE CONTENT

Add bonus certifications with two specialist electives to suit your personal learning and career goals.

Choose electives to make your learning programme unique to you!

Key Details
Course Structure
Course Content

Principles of Management and Leadership 

  • Understand leadership and management theories and principles

  • Understand leadership styles

  • Understand motivation and empowerment

  • Understand the management of performance

 

Strategic Business Management and Planning

  • Understand the role of strategic planning in organisations

  • Understand the impact of internal and external factors on organisations

  • Understand the strategies that organisations use to achieve competitive advantage

  • Understand the environmental factors that affect strategic business management and planning

Strategic Decision Making

  • Understand the role of information in strategic decision making

  • Understand how information systems support business activity

  • Understand quantitative approaches to strategic decison-making

  • Understand systems approaches to strategic decision-making

Principles of Innovation and Change Management

  • Understand the need for innovation and change in organisations

  • Understand how organisational culture can promote innovation

  • Understand key principles, theories and models relating to change in organisations

  • Understand the role of communication and relationship management within change processes

Budget Management

  • Understand the impact of internal and external factors on budgetary planning in a business

  • Understand how to manage a budget

  • Understand how to analyse cost information in business

 

Human Resource Management

  • Understand the role of human resource management

  • Understand how to recruit employees

  • Understand how to reward employees in order to motivate and retain them

  • Understand the mechanisms for cessation of employment

Business Administration Systems

  • Understand administrative systems

  • Understand how systems thinking affects the administrative performance of organisations

  • Understand the policies and procedures in meeting customer requirements

The TQUK Level 5 Diploma in Management & Leadership (RQF) is accredited by Training Qualifications UK (TQUK), an Ofqual Awarding Body. Ofqual accredits qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.This qualification is listed on Ofqual's Registered Qualification Framework (RQF)

  • Awarding Body: Training Qualifications UK

  • Ofqual Qualification Number: 601/7149/2

  • Qualification Type: Vocationally-Related Qualification

  • Level: Level 5

  • Sector Subject Area: Business Management

  • Total Credits: 39

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Unlock Your Leadership & Management Potential

With Industry Placements, Excursions and Management & Leadership Simulations

During your course your class will participate in management and leadership simulations. You'll gain valuable hands-on-experience of motivating and influencing, operational planning and project management.

 

Plus you  can choose to undertake industry placement to gain exposure to  management and leadership styles and to enhance your CV and portfolio and start building your industry network.

You'll also attend relevant events, symposiums and trade shows to learn from industry speakers and exhibitors. Past events have included: Remote Working Expo, Communication Technology Expo, DTX Digital Transformation, HR Technologies, B2B Marketing Show and The Sustainabilty Show.

Experiential Learning

Pay as You Go with Affordable Payment Plans

Payment plans for UK students

Earn While You Learn

GAIN REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE
...and Earn as you Learn!

We'll share a range of opportunities that you can sign up for to enhance your experience or to earn as you learn. 

Please note that paid opportunities are for UK students only due to international students' visa restrictions

INDUSTRY EVENTS
& NETWORKING

Our management and teaching team are well connected in the industry and we offer students regular opportunities to meet and mix with industry professionals. 

While some of these opportunities are facilitated in our virtual world, many of the events take place in London - developing our students social and personal development, as well as professional networking and communication skills. Ideal attributes to support your competitiveness in the job market.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
PAID WORK *

 Students have access to our online "Opportunities Board" where we post

part-time opportunities for paid work during the course, and full-time opportunities for post course employment. 

We also offer guidance and mentoring during tutorials on CV preparation, LinkedIn profiles, 

job search and interview skills. 

*Paid work opportunities for UK Students

VOLUNTEERING
& WORK EXPERIENCE

Gaining hands-on experience and exposure to industry ways of working is one of the benefits of studying in London.

 

We share industry experience opportunities with our students including:

 - work experience

 - volunteering

 - internships

 - workplace observation

- workplace shadowing

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Discover more about this course

THE PRACTICALITIES

The Practicalities
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COURSE VENUES

Training in Venues on London's Royal Victoria Docks, E16 1AA

Closest Station: Custom House

On the Elizabeth Line or DLR

Preferred Venue: Novotel London Excel

TERMS & BREAKS

Our 3-month programme is made up one term

Start early January

Finish mid April

or

Start late April

Finish mid July

ATTENDANCE PATTERNS

In-person classes and activities are generally scheduled 10am-4pm over three days per week.

Face-to-Face Classes are supported by:

+ Virtual Tutorials

+ Online Units

+ Group Project Work

+ One-to-One Mentoring

+Management & Leadership Simulations

+ Excursions, Networking and Leadership & 

Management  Shows and Events

Want to Learn More?

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to Apply?

Click on the 'Apply Now' link for our online application form and application guidance.

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