Level 5 Women in Leadership

Our Level 5 Women in Leadership fully aligns to the Operations / Departmental Manager standard. It is aimed at current managers who manage teams or projects and are responsible for achieving operational or departmental goals and objectives as part of their organisation’s strategy through a tailored curriculum to address the challenges women face in leadership.

The programme covers all the standards in respect of the Knowledge and Skills required within the Operations / Departmental Manager Apprenticeship, as well as to support learners in a range of challenges faced by female leaders, covering topics such as:

• Imposter syndrome
• Unconscious bias
• Believing your inner voice
• Growth mindset
• Menopause and work life balance
• Stereotyping
• Brand and image

Structure

The programme is delivered on the same timeline as the Level 5 Team Leader / Supervisor programme. The sessions will be tailored to be relevant to women in leadership.

Duration

15 months

Blended Learning Approach

• Line Manager engagement
• Two day Launch workshop – virtual or face to face
• One to one tutorial support sessions
• Optional two, three day, two night experiential residential events
• Self-guided study
• Trainer-led one day workshops – virtual or face to face
• Virtual sessions
• Practical work examples
• Individual business project
• On-line learning portfolio

Outcomes

• Successful completion of a full Women in Leadership Operations / Departmental Manager Apprenticeship
• Increased ability to lead, motivate and inspire to drive better results
• Ability and confidence to use core management techniques specifically for women
• Heightened ability and confidence to provide practical leadership and operational management
• Attainment of the ILM Level 5 Diploma for Leaders and Managers (optional)