Aspiring Team Leader Programme
6th May to 8th July 2025
9.30am to 3.30pm
This programme is fully funded for eligible individuals.
To sign up, please contact: info@epnetraining.ac.uk
Step into Leadership with Confidence
Whether you’re ready to move into your first team leader role or want to build on existing experience, our Aspiring Team Leader Programme is the perfect opportunity to upskill and progress.
This fully accredited Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading is designed to equip you with the core skills needed to lead a team effectively in today’s workplace. You’ll gain valuable insights into leadership styles, communication strategies, conflict resolution, and more — all aligned with real working environments.
The course will take place across 12 weeks, consisting of 5 face to face sessions at City Hall with all other learning taking place independently via our specialist online training platform.
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for:
✅ Aspiring Team Leaders – ready to take that first step
✅ New Team Leaders – looking to build confidence and capability
✅ Current Team Leaders – who want to enhance performance and leadership impact
✅ Managers – aiming to refresh or refine their team leadership skills
✅ Employees – keen to better understand team dynamics and leadership
What You’ll Learn
You’ll complete 8 engaging and practical units:
🔹 Unit 1: Principles of Team Leading
Explore leadership styles, team dynamics, and workload management techniques.
🔹 Unit 2: Understand Business
Gain insight into business structures, planning, finance, reporting, and accountability.
🔹 Unit 3: Work-Related Communication
Master verbal and written communication, including preparing documents for meetings.
🔹 Unit 4: Manage Performance & Conflict
Learn to benchmark performance, address underperformance, and resolve conflict.
🔹 Unit 5: Equality & Diversity
Understand the importance of inclusive practices and legal responsibilities in the workplace.
🔹 Unit 6: Develop Working Relationships
Enhance teamwork, give constructive feedback, and understand conflict resolution techniques.
🔹 Unit 7: Health & Safety Procedures
Understand key laws and responsibilities relating to health, safety, and employee support.
🔹 Unit 8: Develop & Deliver a Presentation
Learn how to plan, create, and evaluate presentations using different media formats.
Why Choose This Course?
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Nationally recognised Level 2 qualification
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Delivered by experienced trainers
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Practical, workplace-relevant content
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Great for personal development or preparing for promotion
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A valuable addition to any CV
- sophie.gray@epnetraining.ac.uk
- 0191 511 6478
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