• Access Duration: 12 Months 
• Awarded by: Focus Awards   
• Type: Diploma 
• Sector: Business Management 
• Credit Value: 35 
• GLH: 192 
• TQT: 350 
• Qualification Level: 5  
• Qualification Number: 603/3836/2  
• National Availability: England & Northern Ireland 

• Examine the importance of identifying and prioritising outcomes to align with work plans. 
• Make informed decisions to drive business improvements in an organisation. 
• Recognise how management and leadership styles have an impact on customer service. 
• Be able to identify processes that meet organisational objectives. 
• Learn how marketing principles contribute to achieving organisational goals. 
• Understand the need for change and innovation in an organisation. 

• Aspiring managers 
• Team leaders 
• Business managers 
• Project managers 
• Business owners 
• Entrepreneurs 

Once you complete the Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership, it opens the door to senior management roles in a wide range of industries. You are equipped with advanced skills to lead teams, manage operations, and contribute to business growth. This Level 5 diploma can also support your progression into consultancy or entrepreneurship.

Here are some job prospects you can pursue along with the average salary scale (Source: UK Glassdoor). 

• Department Head – £80,000 
• Entrepreneur – £73,000 
• Business Owner – £66,000 
• Senior Team Lead – £57,000 
• Operations Manager – £55,000 
• Business Manager – £55,000 

• Learners should be 18 years of age. 
• A Level 4 qualification is beneficial. 
• Relevant experience in management is recommended.  

• This course can be completed through two flexible study options to suit your lifestyle:
  • Standard Course Plan (9 months) – ideal for learners balancing other commitments.
  • Fast Track Option (4 months) – perfect for those who can dedicate intensive study time.
• Most learners complete within their chosen timeframe, though some may finish earlier depending on personal circumstances and available study time.
• We accommodate your pace with unlimited support for 12 months. This Level 5 Diploma requires approximately 192 guided learning hours.

T&C apply

• Portfolio of Evidence: You will provide a portfolio of your work to demonstrate the expertise required for a leadership role in a business environment. This can include worksheets, assignments, case studies, and competence-based learning. All written assignments will be marked internally by a tutor at South London College who will provide the relevant feedback to ensure you succeed in future assessments. 
• Grading: This qualification is awarded on a pass/fail basis and does not include any grading system. 
• Assessor Support: You will receive full support from your assessor. You can contact us through telephone, WhatsApp, online discussion forums, email, and web chat. 

If you have any questions about the assessment process, please click the ‘Enquire Now’ button. 

A possible next step of Academic Progression Pathway:

• Level 6 Diploma in Management and Leadership (RQF) 
• Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (RQF) 
• Master’s Degree in Strategic Management 

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is a non-ministerial government department that regulates qualifications, exams, and assessments in England. Ofqual ensures that all qualifications offered by recognised awarding organisations meet national standards, so you can trust that any Ofqual-regulated certificate is high quality and widely recognised by employers and universities.  

RQF 

The Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) is a system used in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales to categorise and regulate qualifications by level and size. The RQF has nine levels, starting from level one to level eight. The purpose of RQF is to make it easier for learners and employers to understand what each qualification level means.

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