Principles of Team Leading: Level 2 Certificate
For learners looking to gain the knowledge and understanding required to successfully lead a team.
Course summary
- Qualification
- NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading
- Level
- Level 2
- Awarding body
- NCFE
- Qualification number (QAN)
- 603/3883/0
- Guided learning
- 160 hours
- Total time
- 180 hours, including study and assessment
- Cost
- Free if you are eligible
Who it's for and what you'll learn
This Principles of Team Leading NCFE Level 2 qualification is designed for learners who want the knowledge and understanding required to successfully lead a team. It will focus on the study of leading a team in a business environment.
The objectives of this qualification are to help learners to:
- develop their knowledge of the principles of team leading
- develop their understanding of business
- develop the knowledge needed to support communication with a range of stakeholders at different levels
What the course covers
To be awarded the Principles of Team Leading level 2 qualification, learners are required to successfully complete the 3 mandatory units listed below, plus 5 optional units (which will be confirmed by your learning provider when you start):
Unit 1 - Principles of team leading
This unit provides learners with an understanding of leadership styles in organisations. Learners will develop knowledge of team dynamics and the techniques used to manage the work of teams. Learners will also gain an appreciation of the impact of change management and how a motivated team affects an organisation.
The learner will:
- Understand leadership styles in organisations
- Understand team dynamics
- Understand techniques used to manage the work of teams
- Understand the impact of change management within a team
- Understand team motivation
Unit 2 - Understand business
This unit equips learners with an understanding of organisational structures and the business environment. Learners will also gain knowledge of business reporting within an organisation.
The learner will:
- Understand organisational structures
- Understand the business environment
- Understand business reporting within an organisation
Unit 3 - Understand how to communicate work-related information
This unit equips learners with an understanding of the principles and techniques of work-related communication both verbally and in writing. Learners will also develop the knowledge of a range of documents required for different types of meetings in a business environment.
The learner will:
- Understand the principles and techniques of work-related communication
- Understand how to prepare for meetings
How these courses usually work
Every provider does things a little differently, so check the details with them before you apply.
Where and how you study
Most of these courses are studied online, from home. You'll usually need internet access and a laptop or desktop computer. A phone or tablet may not be enough. Some providers can send paper workbooks if you ask.
How long it takes
- This qualification is designed to take about 180 hours in total, including study and assessment.
- Many learners finish in around 6 weeks by studying 4 to 5 hours a week. You can go faster if you have more time.
- Providers usually set a deadline, often 10 to 12 weeks after you start.
Support
Providers usually give you a tutor who marks your work and answers your questions by email, phone or message.
Assessment
There are usually no exams. Instead, you answer assessment questions as you work through the course and send them to your tutor to mark. If an answer needs more work, you can usually change it and send it again.
Your certificate
When you pass, your certificate comes from the awarding body, NCFE. It often takes 8 to 12 weeks to arrive after your final assessment.
Things to check before you start
- Many providers only let you study one funded course at a time.
- If you leave the course early, or don't finish by the deadline, some providers charge an admin or withdrawal fee, often around £125. Ask about this before you sign up.
Can I do this course for free?
ASF local flexibility: 19+, England resident, unemployed or earning under £26,800 (devolved areas vary; many restrict online L2).
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Where can I study this?
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Sources
- NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading - List of Qualifications approved for fundingqualifications.education.gov.uk
- NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leadingncfe.org.uk
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