Leadership Skills Online Course

Course Overview

Course Description A leader doesn't necessarily have to be a 'manager', but it's difficult to see how a manager could be truly effective without having at least some leadership skills. This course starts by about the basics of leadership and explores where the concept originated from. It then goes on to discuss various leadership theories, including situational leadership, contingency theories, transactional and transformational leadership and more.

About This Course

Course Description A leader doesn't necessarily have to be a 'manager', but it's difficult to see how a manager could be truly effective without having at least some leadership skills. This course starts by about the basics of leadership and explores where the concept originated from. It then goes on to discuss various leadership theories, including situational leadership, contingency theories, transactional and transformational leadership and more.

It then moves on to discuss developing teams including and team members by looking at the role leaders play in this. The final two modules cover the role communication plays in effective leadership and finishes off with a module about moving forward together to achieve a shared vision. Target Audience This course is aimed at supervisors and managers that want to develop more effective relationships with members of their teams.

The course can be a great starting point for people new to their leadership role as well as more established managers that want to enhance their skills. This acts as a great introduction to the subject. This course can be sold to individuals who are doing the training for themselves or it can be pitched to businesses who might want to put all of their first line management team through the training, so they are all work in the same way and have the same skill set.

Advantages CPD approval means that this course can be used by those that need to prove they are continually developing themselves. ILM approval means that this course can provide candidates with a recognised management qualification. A strong leader will motivate their team, improving morale and efficiency and ensure that their team is of a common purpose.

Online training is flexible, efficient and cost effective meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training around their work and personal life. Further Progression For candidates that want to add more qualifications to their CV our Introduction to Emotional Intelligence course is a great introduction to that aspect of Leadership and management. For candidates specifically interested in developing resilient teams our Developing Teamwork course goes hand in hand with this one and expands on some of the key ideas and how they can be applied to teams.

For candidates new to management roles Managing Meetings would be a great next step although working through any of our range of Business Skills courses would be valuable.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is aimed at supervisors and managers that want to develop more effective relationships with members of their teams. The course can be a great starting point for people new to their leadership role as well as more established managers that want to enhance their skills. This acts as a great introduction to the subject. This course can be sold to individuals who are doing the training for themselves or it can be pitched to businesses who might want to put all of their first line management team through the training, so they are all work in the same way and have the same skill set.

Using this Leadership Skills Online Course course in Ireland

This online business skills course can support Irish employers who want consistent, accessible development for managers, supervisors and team leaders. It is useful for induction, refresher learning, manager development, team training or a documented learning pathway without arranging a classroom session.

The course should be matched to the person's role, the organisation's policies and the practical behaviours expected after training. Online learning works best when managers follow up with clear expectations, coaching and opportunities to apply the learning at work.

Phoenix STS presents this online course with the course information PDF and sample certificate available on this page, so employers can review the content and completion evidence before assigning it to staff.

Course information PDF

View or download the course information PDF before enrolling. It summarises the course content, expected duration and assessment information.

Sample certificate

View or download a sample certificate for this online course. The final certificate is issued through the online course platform after the learner successfully completes the course and assessment.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Leadership Skills Online Course course suitable for?

It is suitable for managers, supervisors and team leaders. Employers should choose it where the topic fits a real workplace need, development plan or role expectation.

How should employers use this course?

Use it as part of a clear training plan. The strongest results come when the learner knows why they are completing the course, what needs to change afterwards and how the manager will follow up.

What evidence is available?

The learner receives completion evidence through the online course platform after successful completion. The course information PDF and sample certificate on this page allow managers to review the expected evidence before enrolment.

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