HND in Leadership and Management HND

ABOUT THIS COURSE<br/>Are you ready to take the next step in your career and become a leader who inspires and drives success? Our Level 5 Higher National Diploma (HND) in Leadership and Management is designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to excel in a dynamic business environment. This course offers the flexibility to gain a Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Leadership and Management with progression to the full Level 5 HND in Leadership and Management. The Level 4 units establish a strong learning foundation by offering a comprehensive introduction to business and its various functions, including Principles of Management; Leadership and Organisational Behaviour; Marketing Essentials and Financial Management.<br/><br/>KEY UNITS<br/>Year 1: Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Leadership and Management<br/>Start your journey with a Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Leadership and Management. By the end of Level 4, students will have a solid understanding of the fundamental concepts of leadership and management. This foundational year will cover essential topics such as:<br/><br/>Principles of Management Leadership and Organisational Behaviour Marketing Essentials Financial Management<br/>Year 2: Higher National Diploma (HND) in Leadership and Management<br/>Progress to the Level 5 Higher National Diploma, where youll delve deeper into advanced areas including:<br/>Strategic ManagementManaging ChangeInnovation and EntrepreneurshipOperations Management<br/><br/>What topics does the qualification cover?<br/>Contribute to the Development of a Strategic Plan<br/>Demonstrate your contributions to strategic planning within your organisation, ensuring they align with strategic objectives and resource constraints.Analyse and evaluate strategic planning models, analytical techniques, business strategy approaches, factors affecting strategic plans, scanning tools for strategy development, and the relationship between strategic intentions, choice, and formulation.<br/>Design Business Processes<br/>Complete a SWOT and PESTEL analysis of current processes, evaluate improvements and constraints, and develop systems for capturing information.Evaluate workflow patterns, business process modelling tools, and factors impacting business process efficiency and effectiveness.<br/>Manage Strategic Change<br/>Using work-based examples, describe the change management model used, analyse stakeholder mapping techniques, develop a stakeholder engagement plan, assess reasons for change, evaluate internal and external influences, and identify implications on knowledge management systems and operational plans.<br/>Provide Leadership and Management<br/>Demonstrate effective leadership and management through adapting plans, securing stakeholder commitment, making planning and resourcing decisions, and using delegation techniques.Analyse and evaluate leadership and management theories, the influence of organisational culture/structure, theories of motivation, and the role of stakeholder engagement.<br/><br/>ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br/>You should possess good numeracy and literacy skills before starting the qualification.<br/><br/>Desirable academic profile may include the following qualifications:<br/>GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above Level 3/A Level qualification in an area such as Business Studies, Economics, or Accountancy 48 UCAS points and or relevant work experience <br/><br/>WHERE DOES THIS LEAD<br/>Completing our Level 5 HND in Leadership and Management opens up numerous opportunities for further education and career advancement:<br/><br/>Professional certifications<br/>Enhance your qualifications with professional certifications in management and leadership.<br/>Chartered Management Institute (CMI): <br/>ILM provides a range of leadership and management qualifications that can complement the HND.<br/>Project Management Professional (PMP): For those interested in project management, obtaining a PMP certification can be beneficial.