Introductory Certificate in Management

This certificate is intended for people who are in a first line management role.

The Introductory Certificate in Management is a level 3 qualification and is accredited as a Technical Certificate for the Apprenticeship framework.

It consists of 6 units :

• Developing Yourself
• Customer Focus
• Information and Communication
• Planning and Monitoring
• Working with others
• Overview of quality, continuous improvement and change

This course is delivered in 6 afternoons over the course of six months. Candidates are welcome to dip in and out of this course and take the units they feel most beneficial to their role.

The cost of  each individual unit is £75.  The whole certificate course costs  £350  plus £50 registration fees.

Complete an application form here - Application Form (74.3 kB)

NVQ Level 3 in Management

Candidates must be in a management position to undertake the NVQ Level 3 in Management as it will be assessed in the workplace and involves building a portfolio of evidence of management tasks you have successfully undertaken.

The Level 3 NVQ is made up of 4 mandatory units and 3 optional units:

• Manage your own resources and professional development
• Provide leadership in your area of responsibility
• Allocate & monitor the progress and quality of work in your area of responsibility
• Ensure health and safety requirements are met in your area of responsibility
• Encourage innovation in your area of responsibility
• Provide learning opportunities for colleagues

To view or download the standards, click below

Level 3 Standards Document (1.45 MB)

Complete an application form here - Application Form (74.3 kB)


The course costs £1400 plus £120 registration fees. Funding may be available under the apprenticeship programme for 18—24 year olds.  For details on other funding available for this course contact our Business Development Manager on 0118 956 6995.