ILM Recognised Programme - Management Skills for New Managers

Course Overview

The ILM Recognised Programme in Management Skills for New Managers equips you with the practical leadership and management skills needed to transition confidently into a management role. Designed for new and emerging leaders, this course helps you build influence, strengthen communication, and lead teams effectively in today’s fast-changing business environment.

• Build confidence as a new and emerging manager
• Strengthen leadership, communication, and team management skills
• Learn practical strategies for delegation and decision-making
• Develop the ability to lead teams through change and challenge

What You Will Gain?

This programme gives you the tools and confidence to manage people effectively, improve team performance, and contribute to organisational success. You will strengthen your leadership approach while developing practical techniques to motivate teams, manage priorities, and build productive working relationships.

• Improve leadership effectiveness and management confidence
• Build stronger collaboration and communication across teams
• Develop strategies to motivate and engage employees
• Gain practical tools to improve performance and productivity

You Will Learn

You will learn how to manage the responsibilities of a leadership role while building high-performing teams in both remote and onsite environments. The programme also develops your ability to solve problems, manage stress, and make informed decisions using modern management approaches and AI-assisted tools.

• Apply leadership techniques for modern team environments
• Delegate effectively and manage competing priorities
• Use problem-solving and decision-making frameworks confidently
• Strengthen time management and stress management skills

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for leaders, new managers, and professionals preparing for career progression. It provides a comprehensive foundation in the essential skills, processes, and techniques required to lead teams effectively and drive performance. Participants will gain practical tools to build trust, motivate and inspire diverse teams, navigate challenges, and develop their own leadership style. By the end of the programme, delegates will be equipped with the confidence, knowledge, and strategies to manage their teams successfully, make informed decisions, and excel at the next stage of their career.

Pre-and-Post-Course Assessment

To maximise the value of your learning experience, this course includes pre and post-course assessments. These short, confidential assessments help track your progress and highlight the knowledge gained throughout the course. The post-course assessment also offers an opportunity to revisit key concepts and clarify any questions directly with the course director, ensuring you leave your course with practical insights and a deeper understanding tailored to your professional needs.

Certification Criteria

You must meet two criteria to be eligible for an Informa Connect Academy Certificate of Completion:

• Satisfactory attendance: You must attend all sessions of the course. If, for any reason, you miss more than 2 hours of the course sessions, you will not be eligible to sit the course assessment
• Successful completion of the course assessment: Assessments will be ongoing and based on in-class participation and activities

Delivered by Dr. Neysha

With over 25 years of experience in training and development, Dr Neysha has held key roles in both corporate and consultancy settings, focusing on enhancing leadership, improving organisational performance, and driving talent development.

Certified by CPD UK

The CPD Certification Service is an independent accreditation centre working across all sectors, disciplines and further learning applications and supports policies of institutional and professional organisations globally.

About ILM

The ILM is the UK’s largest awarding body for leadership and management qualifications. ILM partners with over 2,000 ILM approved centres, comprising private training providers, further and higher education colleges, and employers delivering in-house management training.

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