What is the ILM Award in Personal Development?
The Award in Personal Development is accredited by The Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM), one of the UK’s leading providers of management qualifications. The ILM is committed to raising the performance of business by helping individuals identify and progress through their careers. This award has been specially designed to bridge the gap between working as part of a team to becoming a team leader. It will also be of particular interest to team leaders or supervisors interested in continuous professional development and training who wish to apply these concepts to both themselves and others.
Can I become a member of the ILM whilst studying this course?
When you enrol on a DCA programme which is accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management you will automatically become a student member of the ILM. The ILM provide a range of resources, information and advice for leaders and managers who are studying on an ILM programme. These have been carefully selected to support and supplement your learning with ILM, and drive your further development.
Benefits of student membership include:
• Access to the Leadership and Management online learning zone
• Access to online articles and features from “The Edge” magazine the ILM’s award-winning management magazine which is aimed directly at practising leaders and managers
• Invitations to specialist networking events
• Access to management resources from the comfort of your computer
• Access to the “LinkedIn” community where you can build your contacts, make friends and share expertise
Upon completion of this course you may be eligible for Affiliate Membership of the ILM, subject to meeting the qualifying criteria.
How does the Award in Personal Development qualification work?
This Award is accredited as part of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) at level 2. The course consists of four modules which must be completed within two years in order to gain the full qualification. Within the qualification there are a number of assignments which take the form of work-based assignments and written reports.
What are the aims of the course?
The specific aims of the ILM Award in Personal Development are to:
• provide a recognised industry standard qualification at NQF Level 2 for to develop key business skills accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management
• allow students to learn, develop and practise the skills required to develop their work performance
• provide a comprehensive basis for further study
What will I study?
The Award in Personal Development is a qualification designed enable students to progress in their current role with a view towards a management or supervisory role.
This ILM Award is comprised of four mandatory units. It provides a guided development programme beginning with the unit Managing Yourself which addresses the best way to approach self management and includes techniques for planning your work and the work of a team. Students will then go on to study Workplace Communication during which you will study techniques for ensuring that you are communicating effectively with your team. The third module is Diversity in the Workplace which introduces the key concepts of different working styles and how it applies to you and in business in general. The final module in the Award is Induction and Coaching in the Workplace. This unit to enable to you get the best from yourself and other staff through the design and implementation of effective processes and covers the importance of induction, coaching and mentoring in the workplace for continual improvement.
View the complete Award in Personal Development course outline.
Flexibility
The ILM Award in Personal Development allows you to progress at your own pace within a two year time limit permitted for completion of the course. Each time a unit is completed you will be awarded the appropriate credits and you can build the full qualification around your current lifestyle. For many students this ability to learn in their spare time and continue in employment is the key to success. With no classes to attend and no mandatory work placement you will find that your studies fit easily around you!
Career Prospects and Progression
If you want to increase your salary and improve your career prospects then the ILM Award in Personal Development is the course for you! This course is designed to enable you to reach your full potential at work, and to understand the best methods to enable your team members to do the same. The vocational focus of this course means that it is ideally suited to those wishing to improve their skills and their value to current or prospective employers.
Many students who have completed the Level 2 Award go on to further study. Options include the ILM Award in Team Leading which builds directly upon credits obtained in the Personal Development Award. Learners may also progress to another qualification at a suitable level within or outside the National Qualifications Framework, for example the ILM Level 3 Award in First Line Management.
What will I get from this course?
A completed Award in Personal Development will give you:
• A nationally recognised qualification developed in partnership with The Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM)
• A DCA diploma and official transcript
• The opportunity to join ILM and gain all of the benefits included with membership
• Higher earning potential
• The opportunity to take your first step toward a management role or to develop within your current role
• A flexible way to realise your potential and improve your career prospects
• A qualification which you can use as the basis for further study
How do I get started?
Getting started is easy!
There are no formal entry requirements but participants will normally be practising or aspiring team leaders or supervisors with the opportunity to meet the assessment demands and have a background that will enable them to benefit from the programme.
In practice this usually means that you will need experience from a current or previous position which you can discuss within written assessments. If you are not currently in a management role you should have access to a team leader or manager in order to effectively answer the assignment questions.
It would also be of benefit if students are able to communicate clearly and effectively in writing; in particular those written formats commonly seen in a business context, for example business reports or letters.
If you have any queries just call one of our team on Freephone 0800 678 1053 to discuss entry qualifications, payment options, study support or any other questions you may have.
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