Course Overview

Step into leadership with confidence through our Level 3 Leadership & Management Skills Bootcamp. Designed for aspiring and emerging leaders, this course equips you with practical skills to lead teams, improve performance, and drive real business impact across any industry.

What You Will Learn

  • Core leadership styles and when to use them
  • How to communicate, motivate, and influence effectively
  • Delegation, performance management, and giving feedback
  • Business Finance
  • Problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution
  • Building high-performing teams and managing change
  • Fundamentals of planning, budgeting, and resource management

Who Is This Course For?

  • Aspiring leaders and supervisors
  • Team leaders or employees stepping into management roles
  • Professionals looking to strengthen leadership skills
  • Individuals progressing towards a Leadership Apprenticeship

What You’ll Cover in More Depth

Week 1: Foundations of Leadership and Self-Management

Build leadership confidence through self-awareness, communication and professional leadership behaviours.

Week 2: Motivating, Supporting and Developing People

Learn how to motivate teams, delegate effectively and support employee growth and development.

Week 3: Performance Management and Business Finance

Develop the skills to set goals, manage performance and understand business finance.

Week 4: Problem-Solving, Decision-Making and Conflict Resolution

Strengthen your ability to solve problems, make decisions and handle workplace challenges professionally.

Week 5: Operational Planning, Resources and Financial Awareness

Understand how planning, resources and financial awareness contribute to business success.

Week 6: Workplace Readiness, Progression and Final Project

Apply your learning through a practical leadership project and create a clear progression plan for the future.

Certification

Learners will receive a certification upon successful completion of the course, including meeting attendance requirements, completing project work and mini tasks, and submitting all required documentation.

Note:- Figures are indicative and will vary by business size, project type and implementation quality, but the course is designed to create practical improvements in planning, productivity, communication and delivery within six weeks.

Learning Structure

  • Live classes

    Learn directly from experienced trainers in real time, with the chance to ask questions and get feedback.

  • Fully remote

    Join from anywhere in the UK, study without the commute while still connecting with peers.

  • Interactive

    Take part in group discussions, activities, and problem-solving exercises that keep you engaged.

Modules

  • Pre-course Preparation
  • Guided Support & Onboarding
  • Week 1: Foundations of Leadership
  • Week 2: Communication & Team Leadership
  • Week 3: Performance Management & Business Finance
  • Week 4: Problem-Solving, Decision-Making & Conflict Resolution
  • Week 5: Time Management & Operational Skills
  • Week 6: Leadership in Practice & Career Progression

Prerequisite

  • Age

    Be aged 19 or over on August 31, 2025, for bootcamps starting between April 1, 2026, and July 31, 2026, or on August 31, 2026, for bootcamps starting between August 1, 2027 and March 31, 2027.

  • Residency

    You must possess the right to work in the UK. While the program primarily targets residents of West Sussex, applicants from outside West Sussex within England may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

  • Employment status

    The bootcamp is open to individuals who are currently employed, self-employed, unemployed, or returning to the workforce after a break. This does not affect any Universal Credit. Although our April cohort is mainly focused on co-funded places.

  • Prior experience

    Have an interest in Leadership and working in team-based environments. The access to a personal laptop with working webcam and mic (preferably less than 3 years old). Chromebooks, iPads or Tablets are unsuitable. There is an online assessment in the steps to apply followed by a short interview.

FAQs

Next Cohort Starts from 22nd June – 31st July 2026

TECH TRAINING
Monday – Thursday
12:30 PM – 3 PM Zoom

Attendance on all days is mandatory. You should also set aside additional time each week for personal practice and study.

Apply early by completing the enrolment form (at the top of this page) and meeting eligibility and commitment requirements. Spaces are limited and the course will stop after the gov funding has been utilised.

To complete your application process, start your learning, and gain your certificate, you will go through the steps listed below:

  1. Candidate Application Form: Complete the enrolment form to show your interest in the skills bootcamp. As part of this, you will also need to agree to the terms and conditions of your course.
  2. Basic Initial Diagnostic Assessment: As part of the enrolment process, you will be required to complete a range of initial assessment questions on your technical skills. This is a simple quiz to ensure that you have some background in technology. Your response will then be assessed by our team to confirm your eligibility and suitability for your chosen course.
  3. Information, Advice and Guidance email/call: We will go through your Application and Initial Assessment with you to check that you are happy with the commitment to your course.
  4. Enrolment onto course: Once you have accepted the T&Cs, we will allocate you to a cohort and enrol you in your course.
  5. Create a LMS account & login: Now you’re enrolled, you will receive an email with your account login details for our learning platform, where you will access your learning material and live learning sessions. You will get access to this platform 1 week before the course.
  6. Learning Starting Point Assessment: You will be sent a form for an online ‘Learning Starting Point Assessment’ and ‘Welcome to your Skills Bootcamp Course’.  You will be required to complete both courses within 48 hours of enrolment.
  7. Start your learning: Every week, you will complete your learning, including live sessions with your Tutors. You will also complete assessments and projects on our LMS platform. You are expected to complete all the quizzes and assignments every week.
  8. End-of-Course Assessment: To understand your final progress.
  9. Final Project

We use Moodle. It is an online system where you access materials, live sessions (via Zoom), assignments, and assessments.

No, this course is suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience looking to build or formalise their leadership skills.

Each team member has access to one per funding year. If you have joined a skills bootcamp in the current financial year, you may not be eligible. You can also put multiple team members in one skills bootcamp.

We recommend starting the conversation with your employer and if you would like we can speak to your employer directly to help the process.

While this course costs many thousands of GBP in the private sector, If you sponsor a team member you will receive:

  • Large employers receive 70% funding support.

  • Small businesses benefit from 90% funding.

 

As a student, you are expected to:

  • Actively participate and engage in all live sessions and activities.

  • Interact respectfully with trainers and fellow students to maximise your learning experience.

  • Complete all project work, assignments, and assessments on time, taking your learning through to full completion.

Please note, any delays or lack of communication may result in withdrawal from the course due to non-participation.

This course prepares you for roles such as Team Leader, Supervisor, or Junior Manager, and can support progression into a Leadership & Management Apprenticeship.

Yes, learners are expected to attend all sessions and complete tasks and activities to complete the course.