This Diploma develops a strategic understanding of business management along with a dynamic and skills-focused approach to modern leadership. It provides an enviable dual skillset that will help you secure employment, progress academically or demonstrate your readiness for a role in business leadership.
Developed with sector experts, The Institute of Leadership, you will gain the skills you need to develop your leadership capability and inspire others to achieve their full potential. You will also enhance your career with a winning combination of both business and leadership expertise.
Why choose the ABE Level 5 Diploma in Business Management and Leadership?
If you are interested in leadership, this qualification represents a great choice whether your immediate goals are career-based or academic, because:
- It offers a unique combination of the latest in leadership thinking, underpinned by a strategic knowledge of business.
- You will get a dual-branded certificate featuring the logos of both ABE and The Institute of Leadership as well as UK qualifications regulator, Ofqual.
- You can access fast and affordable progression to the final year of a Bachelors degree potentially saving £££s.
- It comes with ABE’s added value – a comprehensive study guide for every unit, all assessments marked in the UK, and regulator recognition.
- Enrolment includes one year’s free studying membership of The Institute of Leadership (IoL) and a subsequent year at a reduced fee. This provides access to a host of career-enhancing benefits.
- Learners who achieve this qualification automatically qualify for prestigious IoL Member status and can use the letters MIoL after their name.
Who would this qualification suit?
The qualification is ideal for:
- Junior or middle managers aspiring to move to a leadership role.
- Leaders with no formal training who want to become better and more confident in their role.
- Employers who want to enhance the effectiveness of their organisation's leaders.
- People wishing to specialise in leadership who are progressing from ABE Level 4.
To achieve this qualification take the four compulsory units, and select two of the three additional 'Other units'.
Timing
Centres can apply to run this programme from 4 November 2024. The first assessments of the Leadership units will take place in May 2025.
Centres wishing to apply for accreditation to run this programme, or students interested in enrolling, please click here to be kept informed.