RECOGNISED PROGRAMMES AND QUALIFICATIONS
FOR DIFFERENT LEVELS OF MANAGEMENT
Future Leaders
Programme
Overview
Existing
Managers
Programme
Overview
New and Aspiring
Managers
Programme
Overview
CATALYST
This programme provides a tailored
individual development programme
and focuses on personal leadership,
culture and strategy and political
leadership and the changing face of
the Public Sector.
ILM 5 Leadership &
Management Certificate
This programme covers areas such as:
understanding the management role;
leadership capability and performance
critical thinking; innovation and
change; developing and leading teams
ILM 2 Team Leading
This programme will develop skills in
areas such as: developing yourself as a
Team Leader; running and monitoring
work; improving performance of your
work team
TRANSCEND
This is a 'sector led' leadership
programme. There are no taught
modules, self-managed teams will
deliver against a specific agenda
sponsored by a West Midlands Chief
Executive
ILM 5 Leadership &
Management Diploma
This programme covers areas such as:
leadership, managing processes,
managing teams, HR management,
change management and managing in
the public Sector
Steps to Leadership - Accelerate
This programme aims toprovide
practical tools to enhance your
approach to leadership; an increased
awareness of issues facing leaders
within the public sector and an
opportunity to network and learn from
other mangers
LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES – IN DETAIL
Programme &
Provider Details
Catalyst
Facilitators from the
Office for Public
Management
(OPM). All other
aspects of the
programme will be
coordinated and
delivered by West
Midlands
Employers.
All events will be
held at Sandwell
Council House,
Oldbury
Transcend
WM Employers
All events will be
held at Aston
Business School,
Birmingham
Target
Group
Future Leaders
Aspiring leaders
who have an
understanding of
basic leadership
and
management
principles and
practice and can
demonstrate
their potential
and ambition to
step into a senior
leadership role in
the next 3 years,
e.g. Head of
Service.
Future Leaders
Managers
operating at
senior level with
potential to
move into
Director/ CEO
role in the next
few years.
Overview
Study Commitment
Application Process
Cost
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7.5 month programme
6 module days
3 Action Learning days
2 x 1 hour webinars
Supported by 360 and
coaching.
WCC Initial
Assessment process,
Once approved, WM
Employers application
form.
£1,500
This is a ‘sector led’ leadership programme.
There are no taught modules, self-managed
teams will deliver against specific agenda
sponsored by a West Midlands Chief Executive.
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WCC Initial
Assessment process.
Once approved,
Transcend candidate
submission form
endorsed by CEO
£1,500
Delegates will become the Transcend Network.
Full details can be found on:
www.westmidlandsiep.gov.uk/transcend.
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6 month programme
2 day overnight
conference event
3 x 1 day facilitated
sessions
Self managed team
meetings
Open to 50 delegates
from across the WM
region from a range of
Public Sector
Organisations
Option to access
coaching, mentoring, 360
feedback and webinar
facilities.
This programme provides a tailored individual
development programme and covers the
following modules:
• Kick Start Webinar
• 360 Review
• Start the reaction day
• Action Learning
• Personal Leadership Culture and Strategy
• Action Learning
• Political Leadership
• Action Learning Real Leadership
• Next Steps
Full details can be found on
www.wmemployers.org.uk/catalyst
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These courses will be funded corporately for successful applicants who are in the learning and development levy.
LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES – IN DETAIL
Programme &
Provider Details
ILM 5 Certificate in
Leadership and
Management
Coventry City Council
All events will be held at
Elm Bank Corporate
Training Centre in
Coventry
ILM 5 Diploma in
Leadership and
Management
Staffordshire University
(developed in
consultation with
Warwickshire Learning
Consortium)
All events will be held in
Warwickshire
Target
Group
Existing Mangers
Practicing or
aspiring middle
managers
looking to
develop their
leadership and
management
skills and
provide a solid
foundation for
their formal
development
Existing
Managers
Middle
Managers within
local and public
sector
organisations,
looking to
expand their
leadership and
management
skills.
Overview
Study Commitment
The programme covers the following
modules:
• Induction
• Understanding the management role
• Assessing your own leadership
capability and performance
• Developing and leading teams to
achieve organisational goals and
objectives
• Leading innovation and change
• Developing critical thinking
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The programme covers the following
modules:
• Induction
• Leadership
• Managing processes
• Managing teams
• Human Resources management
• Change management
• Managing in the Public Sector
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Application
Process
Cost
Delivered over 13 days
(11 months)
Mix of tutor led sessions;
action learning; tutorial
support and assignments
Assessed through
reflective logs,
presentations and
reports based around the
modules.
23 credits
Supported by 3600 review
Once approved –
Coventry City Council
application form
£1,100
Delivered over 6.5 days
(7 months)
Mixture of classroom
teaching and technology
supported learning;
reading and reflection
Project work aligned to
working role
Assessed through
reflective logs;
presentations; reports
and work based project
60 credit (CATS points)
University award
Accredited at National
Qualification Framework
Level 5
Equivalent to
undergraduate Year 2
WCC Initial
Assessment process
£795
These courses will be funded corporately for successful applicants who are in the learning and development levy.
LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES – IN DETAIL
Programme &
Provider Details
ILM2 Award in Team
Leading
Coventry City Council
All events will be held at
Elm Bank Corporate
Training Centre in
Coventry
Target
Group
Aspiring
Supervisors
and Team
Leaders
Practicing or
aspiring team
leaders and
supervisor.
This programme covers the following
modules:
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Induction
Developing yourself as a team leader
Planning and monitoring work
Improving performance
Study Commitment
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Accelerate – Steps
to Leadership
New and
Aspiring
Managers
WM Employers
New or
aspiring first
line managers
with a desire
to progress
their career
within local
government
and the public
sector.
All events will be held in
Warwickshire
Overview
This programme aims to provide practical
tools to enhance your approach to
leadership; an increased awareness of issues
facing leaders within the public sector and an
opportunity to network and learn from other
managers.
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Modules:
• Motivating and managing a team
• Partnership working
• Officer and elected Member relations
• Self promotion
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Application
Process
5.5 days (6 months)
Mix of classroom days,
tutorial support and
assignments
Assessed through
reflective logs,
presentations and
reports based around the
modules.
4 credits
WCC Initial
Assessment process
6 full day workshops (7
months)
3 x ½ day action learning
set meetings
4 module projects (4
hours personal study/
project)
Modules 1 and 2 include
profile of your
motivational values to
improve working
relationships
Module 3 includes a
session with an elected
Member as guest
speaker
WCC Initial
Assessment process
Cost
£350
Once approved –
Coventry City Council
application form
Once approved –
WM Employers
application form
These courses will be funded corporately for successful applicants who are in the learning and development levy.
£650
Management Development Programmes
Start Dates for 2013/2014
CATALYST
COHORT 15
(2013)
Details
COHORT 16
(2013/2014)
11th March
Application Deadline
16th October
Kick Start (Webinar)
12th – 20th March
Scoring Applications
21st October – 8th
November
Participant 360 Review
25th March – 5th April
Telephone Interviews
18th – 25th November
360 Feedback Se4ssions (WM360)
15th April
Development Centre
26th November
Start the Reaction
29th April – 20th May
Complete 360 questionnaires
10th December
1st Action Learning Set
3rd – 14th June
Receive 360 report and feedback
20th & 21st January
Module 1: Personal Leadership, Culture and
Strategy
19th June
Induction
11th February
2nd Action Learning Set
17th July
1st Action Learning Set meeting
3rd & 4th March
Module 1: Political Leadership and Changing
Face of Public Sector
3rd and 4th September
Module 1
25th March
3rd Action Learning Set
2nd October
2nd Action Learning Set meeting
2nd April
Real Leadership (Webinar)
12th & 13th November
Module 2
29th April
Next Steps
11th December
End Review
Management Development Programmes
Start Dates for 2013/2014
TRANSCEND
COHORT 1
(2013)
Details
COHORT 2
(2013/14)
Details
23rd and 24th April
2 day launch
10th & 11th
September
2 day launch
21 May
Facilitated event 1
10th October
Facilitated event 1
9th July
Facilitated event 2
27th November
Facilitated event 2
10th September
Facilitated event 3
23rd January
Facilitated event 3
COHORT 3
Feb – July 2014
(tbc)
Details
Management Development Programmes
Start Dates for 2013/2014
ILM Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (Staffordshire University)
COHORT 3
(2013/14)
Details
17th September
Induction
2nd October
Leadership
5th November
Managing Processes
20th November
Study day
3rd December
Managing teams
23rd January
Human Resources
29th January
Study day
11th February
Change Management
18th March
Managing in the Public
Sector
28th March
Study Day
w/c 7th July
Graduation
Management Development Programmes
Start Dates for 2013/2014
ILM Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management (CCC)
COHORT 4
(2013/14)
Details
COHORT 4
Cont’d
Details
10th May a.m.
Induction
3rd & 4th October
Workshop
23rd or 24th May
Assessment Day
25th October
Assignment Tutorial
13th and 14th June
Workshop
4th November
Assignment
28th June a.m.
Assignment Tutorial
21st November
Referral Tutorial
5th July
Assignment
27th, 28th & 29th November
Workshop
24th July a.m.
Referral Tutorial
5th & 6th December
Workshop
29th and 30th July
Workshop
7th January
ALS 1
16th August a.m.
Assignment Tutorial
28th January
ALS 2
2nd September
Assignment
17th March
Assignment
24th September a.m.
Referral Tutorial
9th April
Referral Tutorial
This cohort is now full
PTO for future cohorts
Management Development Programmes
Start Dates for 2013/2014
ILM Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management (CCC)
COHORT 5
(2013/14)
Details
COHORT 5
Cont’d
Details
2nd October a.m.
Induction
13th & 14th March
Workshop
16th or 17th October
Assessment Day
28th March
Assignment Tutorial
23rd and 24th October
Workshop
7th April
Assignment
20th November a.m.
Assignment Tutorial
23rd April
Referral Tutorial
2nd December
Assignment
30th April, 1st & 2nd May
Workshop
8th January a.m.
Referral Tutorial
7th & 8th May
Workshop
23rd and 24th January
Workshop
21st May
ALS 1
13th February a.m.
Assignment Tutorial
4th June
ALS 2
24th February
Assignment
18th August
Assignment
7th March a.m.
Referral Tutorial
10th September
Referral Tutorial
This cohort is now full
PTO for future cohorts
Management Development Programmes
Start Dates for 2013/2014
ILM Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management (CCC)
COHORT 6
(2014/15)
Details
COHORT 6
Cont’d
Details
6th February
Induction
10th July
Assignment Tutorial
12th and 13th February`
Workshop
21st July
Assignment
6th March
Assignment Tutorial
6th August
Referral Tutorial
17th March
Assignment
8th, 9th and 10th September
Workshop
4th April
Referral Tutorial
18th and 19th September
Workshop
10th and 11th April
Workshop
15th October
ALS 1
30th April
Assignment Tutorial
21st November
ALS 2
19th May
Assignment
15th December
Assignment
9th June
Referral Tutorial
20th January
Referral Tutorial
17th and 18th June
Workshop
Management Development Programmes
Start Dates for 2013/2014
Accelerate – Steps to Leadership (West Midlands Councils)
COHORT 16
(2013)
Details
COHORT 17
(2013)
Details
4th March
Induction
23rd April
Induction
19th March
Module 1: Motivating and Managing a team
16th May
Module 1: Motivating and Managing a team
15th April a.m.
16th April 1.m.
1st Action Learning Set Meeting
5th June a.m.
6th June a.m.
1st Action Learning Set Meeting
29th April
Module 2: Partnership Working
27th June
Module 2: Partnership Working
3rd June a.m.
2nd Action Learning Set Meeting
18th July
2nd Action Learning Set Meeting
17th June
Module 3: Officer and Elected Member Relations
5th September
Module 3: Officer and Elected Member Relations
16th July a.m.
3rd Action Learning Set Meeting
3rd October
3rd Action Learning Set Meeting
3rd September
Module 4: Self Promotion
17th October
Module 4: Self Promotion
1st October
End Review
5th November
End Review
Management Development Programmes
Start Dates for 2013/2014
Accelerate – Steps to Leadership (West Midlands Councils)
COHORT 19
(2013/14)
Details
COHORT 20
(2014)
Details
14th October
Induction
22nd January
Induction
4th November
Module 1: Motivating and Managing a Team
5th February
Module 1: Motivating and Managing a team
2nd & 3rd December
1st Action Learning Set Meeting
4th & 5th March
1st Action Learning Set Meeting
16th December
Module 2: Partnership Working
19th March
Module 2: Partnership Working
13th January
2nd Action Learning Set Meeting
29th April
2nd Action Learning Set Meeting
27th January
Module 3: Officer and Elected Member Relations
13th May
Module 3: Officer and Elected Member Relations
24th February
3rd Action Learning Set Meeting
10th June
3rd Action Learning Set Meeting
10th March
Module 4: Self Promotion
24th June
Module 4: Self Promotion
7th April
End Review
16th July
End Review
Management Development Programmes
Start Dates for 2013/2014
ILM Level 2 Award in Team Leading (CCC)
COHORT 3
(2013)
Details
COHORT 4
(2013)
Details
COHORT 5
(2013/14)
Details
6th February
Induction
15th April a.m
Induction
6th August a.m
Induction
27th February
Workshop
14th May
Workshop
3rd September
Workshop
19th March
Assignment Tutorial
3rd June
Assignment Tutorial
24th September
Assignment Tutorial
9th April
Assignment
10th June
Assignment
1st October
Assignment
26th April
Referral Tutorial
24th June a.m.
Referral Tutorial
16th October
Referral Tutorial
7th and 8th May
Workshop
1st and 2nd July
Workshop
22nd & 23rd October
Workshop
23rd May
Assignment Tutorial
22nd July a.m.
Assignment Tutorial
12th November
Assignment Tutorial
17th June
Assignment
29th July
Assignment
19th November
Assignment
4th July
Referral Tutorial
12th August a.m.
Referral Tutorial
3rd December
Referral Tutorial
17th July
Workshop
19th August
Workshop
10th December
Workshop
7th August
Assignment Tutorial
9th September a.m.
Assignment Tutorial
7th January
Assignment Tutorial
19th August
Assignment
16th September
Assignment
14th January
Assignment
4th September
Referral Tutorial
30thSeptember a.m.
Referral Tutorial
28th January
Referral Tutorial
Management Development Programmes
Start Dates for 2013/2014
ILM Level 2 Award in Team Leading (CCC)
COHORT 7
(2014)
Details
COHORT 8
(2013/14)
10th January a.m
Induction
26th November
Induction
6th February
Workshop
17th December
Workshop
27th February
Assignment Tutorial
8th January
Assignment Tutorial
6th March
Assignment
15th January
Assignment
20th March
Referral Tutorial
29th January
Referral Tutorial
27th and 28th March
Workshop
10th and 11th February
Workshop
17th April
Assignment Tutorial
4th March
Assignment Tutorial
24th April
Assignment
11th March
Assignment
8th May
Referral Tutorial
2nd April
Referral Tutorial
15th May
Workshop
9th April
Workshop
5th June
Assignment Tutorial
30th April
Assignment Tutorial
12th June
Assignment
7th May
Assignment
26th June
Referral Tutorial
21st May
Referral Tutorial
Please note this Cohort is now full
This is an additional Cohort and will
start before Cohort 7.