Level 4 Award in Management

This qualification is for individuals who are likely to be either practising or aspiring middle managers, particularly those who are already in post but have had little or no formal training. It is also intended to act as a bridge between Level 3 and Level 5 qualifications, preparing candidates for the more rigorous demands of study at a higher level.

Candidates may be working in almost any environment; factories, offices, hospitals, call centres, building sites, shops, leisure centres, the armed forces etc. Wherever people and resources are employed, middle managers with an ILM Level 4 Management Qualification will ensure that they are employed effectively.

The course is short and flexible and consists of 32 guided learning hours which can run over five days or over a longer period up to a maximum of 1 year. The learning hours include a short induction, one-to-one tutorial support and 5 six hour workshops covering a range of subjects including; Understanding the Management Role and Developing Management Skills.

Assessment consists of a work- based assignment and short unit assignments. Successful candidates will be awarded the ILM Level 4 Award in Management and a minimum of 8 credits.

There are no formal entry requirements, but candidates should be practising or potential middle managers with a background that will enable them to benefit from the programme. Most benefit will be gained if candidates have prior experience of management at first line management level, though this is not essential.