Leadership and Teamwork

Course Modules

The Level 4 Diploma has 10 modules:

1. Managing people in organisations – Effective management of people within an organisation is essential if the objectives of the organisation are to be achieved. People represent the single most important resource of the organisation and their needs must be understood and respected.
2. Culture and the organisation – What is culture? What do you associate with culture? Perhaps art and music, perhaps values and beliefs, language and communication, behaviour – in fact, culture is a collection of all of these things. Terpstra and David (1991) define culture as ‘a learned, shared, interrelated set of symbols which unite and identify members of a society’.
3. Developing personal skills – The manager working in a modern organisation needs a wide range of skills. The manager needs to be able to work with people. This may involve a very wide range of skills in communication, leadership, encouraging teamwork, listening, and so on.
4. Effective communication – During a typical day a manager is likely to encourage team members, tell them about a change in their future work or conditions, take part in a formal meeting, have an informal conversation at the water cooler or coffee machine, study a strategy planned by senior management, send e-mails to customers or suppliers, and search the Web.
5. Managing ethically – Unfortunately, it is not always easy to decide on what we mean by ‘the right action’. For example, think of the company that produces excessive amounts of waste in its factory. Closing the factory will harm the employees and shareholders, and will reduce the amount of money available in the local community. Keeping it open without reducing waste will damage the environment for local people and for future generations.
6. Performance management – The people in an organisation determine whether the organisation is successful or not. Think for a moment about any organisation – in doing this you will also be thinking about people. Every organisation has people within it, and the success of the organisation is largely due to those people.
7. Strategic human resource management – Human Resource Management is the management of a key resource in the organisation – people. Without people there is a limit to what the organisation can achieve. The machines cannot operate without people to work them (even if they are automatic machines there needs to be a person who programmes them). The raw materials need to be turned into something that can be sold: this requires people. The computers need people to operate them.
8. High performance teams – In a world of change, uncertainty and complexity, high performance in an organisation requires a blend of diverse skills and experiences. Organisations recognise that this blend is best achieved through team working.
9. Leadership skills – Good leadership is essential for success in any organisation, whether private or public sector.  Today, rapid change, in the form of a constantly changing competitive environment, innovations in technology and changing economic conditions, have led to the realisation that leadership is a skill to be developed.
10. Motivating and influencing people – Think about two teams carrying out the same activity. Their manager may ask how a series of tasks will be completed to create a product or service. The manager can plan how the work will be done, make sure that the teams have all the right materials, explain everyone’s tasks and deadlines, and measure progress once they get started. However, the two teams will almost certainly not work at the same speed, not create output of the same quality, nor show the same attitude to their work.

The Level 5 Diploma in Business Management has 6 modules:

1. Principles and Concepts of Strategy (20 credits)
   Explore how businesses plan and implement strategies to stay competitive and grow.

2. The Management of Human Resources (20 credits)
   Learn how to recruit, manage, and develop people effectively in the workplace.

3. Marketing for Managers (20 credits)
   Understand key marketing tools and how managers use them to reach business goals.

4. Business Law for Managers (20 credits)
   Gain insight into the legal responsibilities and rights affecting business operations.

5. Management Accounting and Decision Making (20 credits)
   Use financial information to support smart business decisions and planning.

6. Business Start-up: Conception to Market (20 credits)
   Learn how to turn a business idea into a real venture, from planning to launch.

Assignment Unit titles:

The assignment unit titles for the level 4 course are:

1. Managing people in organisations
2. Culture and the organisation
3. Developing personal skills
4. Effective communication
5. Managing ethically
6. Performance management
7. Strategic human resource management
8. High performance teams
9. Leadership skills
10. Motivating and influencing people

More information about the Level 4 units can be found here: https://www.iab.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/LT-qual-spec-v3.pdf

The assignment unit titles for the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Business management are:

1. Principles and Concepts of Strategy
2. The Management of Human Resources
3. Marketing for Managers
4. Business Law for Managers
5. Management Accounting and Decision Making
6. Business Start-up; Conception to Market

More information about the Level 5 units can be found here: https://othm.org.uk/qualification/othm-level-5-diploma-in-business-management

Am I eligible for this programme?

To enrol in our Level 4 Leadership and Teamwork course, you must be at least 18 years old and have a full secondary education, meaning you must have a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent.

If you don’t have 2 A-levels or the equivalent, such as NVQ Level 3, you may also be able to enrol based on your work experience. To find out more, talk to one of our helpful team members at: 0333 772 1158

To enrol on the Level 5 Leadership and Teamwork course, you must have completed the Level 4 IAB diploma in Leadership and Teamwork.

Cost and Payments

1. Level 4: £2,900

Enrol with a £20 deposit and then £120 a month for 24 months, interest free.

1. Level 5: £2,900

Enrol with a £20 deposit and then £120 a month for 24 months, interest free.

1. Level 4 & 5: £3,500

Enrol with a £20 deposit and then £145 a month for 24 months, interest free.

Students can make payment using one of the following methods:

• Credit or debit card
• Bank transfer
• Interest-free monthly instalments
• PayPal
• Western Union
• ELCAS funding

Career Progression

A Level 4/5 Diploma in Leadership and Teamwork from Online Business School focuses on developing the essential skills needed to lead teams effectively and inspire collaboration in any organisation. The course covers key areas such as leadership styles, communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, preparing graduates for roles such as:

• Team Leader

• Project Manager

• Operations Manager

• Business Consultant

• Executive Coach

Graduates can also progress to a full bachelor’s degree through a university top-up year or pursue leadership certifications to further develop their skills.

The Level 4/5 qualification provides a solid foundation for a successful career in leadership and teamwork, with opportunities to lead teams in a variety of sectors.

University Progression

Once you’ve completed your online Level 4 & 5 Leadership and Teamwork course you have the opportunity to complete a third-year top-up degree programme, known as a ‘BA top up’, from a wide range of UK universities.

Students can apply to any university offering the BA top up and you can choose to study for your degree either online or in-person on campus.

If you decide to top up to a full undergraduate degree through an accredited UK university, the costs are listed below.

Coventry University

Business Management and Leadership BA (Hons)– London Campus – £10,000

Business Management and Leadership BA (Hons)– Coventry Campus- £10,000

Northampton University

BSc (Hons) in International Accounting -£9,250

University of Derby

BSc (Hons) Business and Management– £5,200

Westcliff University

Business Administration  – £11,655 (online) / £15,600 (on campus)

University of Hertfordshire

BA (Hons) Business Administration – £6,400

University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)

BA (Hons) Business Management – £9,240

University of Hertfordshire

BA (Hons) Business Administration (top-up) (Online)

Edinburgh Napier University

BA in Business Management – £4,600
BA in Business and Enterprise – £4,600
BA in Sales Management – £4,600

University of Sunderland – On Campus

BA (Hons) Business and Management – £9,250

University of Bolton 

BSc Honours Business with Finance top-up

University of Cumbria

BA (Hons) Global Business Management – ON CAMPUS– £9,250 UK/ £13,250 International

BA (Hons) International Business Management – ON CAMPUS– £9,250 UK/ £13,250 International

NOTE: UK/EU students may be eligible for student loans for the top-up portion of their studies. Visit www.slc.co.uk for more information.

Sample Certificates

Level 4 Diploma in Leadership and Teamwork

Qualification Number: 610/3132/X