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2025/26

Advanced Leaders Programme (ILM level 5)

Z20000130

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Academic level: 5

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03 Jul 2026 (Available)

Apply by: 19 Jun 2026

Advanced Leaders July 2026

Frenchay and Online

Course overview

This eight day programme will equip you to take your leadership skills further while achieving a Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management qualification


About


At Bristol Business School, our portfolio of open programmes offers you and your business a flexible learning solution. We have a range of programmes covering a wide range of topics, including Finance, Strategy, Marketing, Leadership, Coaching and Mentoring, Innovation, and Design Thinking, among many others.  


Our programmes are delivered by experienced academics and practitioners, who combine cutting-edge thinking with a practical, real-world focus, ensuring our programmes meet professional and industry needs.


Our Advanced Leaders programme is an exciting programme leading on from our New Leaders Programme (ILM Level 3), designed to give those looking to progress their career in management further, opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge to succeed in their role as an effective manager.


Who is it for?


Our Advanced Leaders Programme (ILM Level 5) is designed for individuals who are practising middle managers or current first line managers aspiring to progress in their management career. This programme will help you to develop your skills and experience, improve performance and prepare you for more senior management responsibilities.


Content


This eight day programme is designed to equip you with the tools and techniques to continue to develop your leadership style. Focusing on developing your own skills, by looking at how you can review your own ability and identify potential development opportunities; motivating your team through leadership; and techniques to solve problems and inform decision making.


On successful completion of your assignment, you will be awarded the ILM Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management.


Learning and Teaching


How is the programme delivered?


The delivery of this programme will be blended with five sessions delivered on our online learning platform and three sessions taking place at the Bristol Business School. This is located at UWE Bristol's Frenchay Campus, with easy access to the M4 and M5 motorways and Bristol Parkway rail station, it has four fully equipped training rooms, a communications and reception area.


To be able to fully participate in our programme, you will need to be comfortable with using the Internet and searching for information online. Session materials are presented through a number of sources including Microsoft Word, Power Point, pdf and online tools and workbooks to aid self-reflection and peer discussion, designed to support you further through your programme learning. You will also have full access to our online library resources, study skills support sessions, and librarian chat function.


This open programme has practical online development days designed to give you an opportunity to look, analyse and discuss with our tutors and your peers the subject area and explore possible approaches and tools and techniques available to use.


For further information


Email: Please contact us through the online enquiry form.


Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 81043 (option 1, then option 2)

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Why choose UWE Bristol?

UWE Bristol works closely with employers and industry partners, ensuring that course content reflects today’s challenges, emerging trends, and the skills that organisations are actively seeking.

Many courses are offered part-time, online, or in blended formats, making it easier to balance learning with work and personal commitments without compromising depth or quality.

Teaching staff often come from professional backgrounds, bringing practical insight, case studies, and hands-on expertise that help learners apply knowledge directly to their careers.

Learners benefit from career guidance, mentoring, and access to a vibrant network of professionals, alumni, and industry events that can open doors to new roles or progression.

UWE Bristol is known for its emphasis on practical skills, innovation, and employability, giving learners added confidence that their qualification will be respected and valuable in the workplace.

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Course details

Course leader

Karine Mangion

Course delivery

Blended

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Prerequisites

Entry requirements


There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.


However, due to the nature of the assessments, you will be required to be in a team leader/management position to be able to draw from personal experience to complete the assessments.

Course fees


Please see the table below for a guide to current fees and discounts available. All prices are VAT exempt. Prices and Discounts are subject to change


Discounts can not be used in conjunction with each other. The greatest discount available will be applied at your booking confirmation.


Full Fee: £2235


Early Bird Discount: £2011 (Payment deadline 05 June 2026)


UWE Bristol Alumni Discount £2000


UWE Bristol Staff Discount £2000


SME, Not for Profit and Public Sector Discount £2011


Course Dates


  • Session 1 - Introduction - Friday 03 July 2026
  • Session 2 - Becoming an Effective Leader Day 1 - Friday 17 July 2026
  • Session 3 - Becoming an Effective Leader Day 2 - Friday 24 July 2026
  • Session 4 - High Performing Teams Day 1 - Thursday 10 September 2026
  • Session 5 - High Performing Teams Day 2 - Thursday 24 September 2026
  • Session 6 - Communications Day 1 - Friday 09 October 2026
  • Session 7 - Communications Day 2 - Friday 23 October 2026
  • Session 8 - Reflecting on practice and planning your future development - Friday 27 November 2026



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