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Updated 8 January, 2013

 

Diploma in Management and Leadership Distance Learning and eLearning Courses


Course Details

This internationally recognised course is accredited to the UK Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) and is fully recognised in Ireland as a Level 6 award on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)

 

This course encompasses five units:- (1) Principles of Leadership and Management, (2) Management Activities, (3) Managing Projects, and (4) Marketing, and (5) Customer Relationship Management.

 

This course will help learners to understand the personal and professional skills needed for effective management and leadership. Learners will examine the skills and attributes of successful leaders and investigate situations where different leadership styles are appropriate. Learners will learn about a range of concepts, tools and models used to manage business activities.


By choosing to study this course with CMIT, Students have 24x7 access to CMIT eLearning for the duration of the course.

 

This includes a comprehensive Course Manual, Video, Quizzes and personalised Tutor Support. The course documentation for this course is detailed and easy to read. You will also be able to upload assessments online and receive online feedback. You can use the eLearning system from any computer that has internet access.


Click here for an overview of CMIT eLearning



Topics Covered in this Course


Unit 1: Principles of Leadership and Management
  • The Management Process
  • Leadership
  • Management and Leadership Styles
  • Personal Skills - Communication, Negotiation, Conflict Management, Delegation
  • Professional Skills - Coaching, Mentoring
  • Leadership Attributes and Skills
  • Current theories, Universal theories, Situational theories
  • Levels of leadership
  • Varying importance of factors in sectors
  • Organisations and sub-units e.g. efficiency, reliability, innovation, adaptation and human resources
  • Development of Leadership skills
  • Specific situations
  • Team roles and development
  • Current issues impacting on the role - 'eleadership', mergers, virtual teams, globalisation

 

Unit 2: Management Activities

  • Organisation Mission, Structure and Culture
  • Customer Orientation
  • Operational Management
  • Planning
  • Lean Management, JIT
  • Project Management
  • Work plans
  • Setting Objectives
  • Quality Management
  • Delegation
  • Monitoring work
  • Health and Safety legislation and risk assessment

 

Unit 3: Managing Projects

  • Project Strategy
  • Project Management Methodology
  • Project Reporting and Meetings
  • The Project Charter. The Project Plan
  • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
  • Scheduling Effort. Scheduling Techniques
  • Resource and Budget Planning
  • Scope Planning, Verification and Change Control
  • Team Building. Project Organisation Structures
  • Project Monitoring
  • Cost Control
  • Schedule Control
  • Quality Control
  • Project Close-out

Unit 4: Marketing for Managers
  • Market Analysis
  • The Marketing Mix
  • Product Strategy
  • Pricing Strategy
  • Place and Distribution Strategy
  • Promotion
  • 7Ps
  • Marketing Strategy for leaders, followers and challengers
  • Offensive and Defensive Strategies

 

Unit 5: Customer Relationship Management

  • Customer Quality Systems
  • TQM
  • SWOT and PESTLE Analysis of customer service
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Reviewing CRM
  • Service Improvement
  • Monitoring and measuring service
  • Review and evaluation of service levels




Who should complete this course?

  • Anyone in business who wishes to learn specialised skills in marketing and service management.
  • Managers and supervisors who wish to learn essential marketing skills.
  • Anyone who is new to a marketing role or considering a career in marketing.
  • Business owners who wish to learn essential marketing skills.


Entry Requirements / Prerequisites

  • Level 5 certificate or equivalent qualification and/or relevant life and work experiences.
  • As this programme is delivered through distance learning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
  • A basic working knowledge of computers and access to a computer with internet access is required to do the course.
  • For more details on the suitability of this course click here>


Assessment

  • This BTEC qualification is assessed through a series of tutor-marked assignments.


Transfer and Progression to Further Studies

  • For more details contact us.


Accreditation

  • Following successful completion, you will receive an Edexcel BTEC Diploma in Management and Leadership.
  • The National Qualifications Authority of Ireland (NQAI) has given formal recognition to this award and recognise it at Level 6 on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications.
  • This qualification has been accredited a level 5 (UK) on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) and are eligible for public funding as determined by the UK Department for Education (DfE) under Sections 96 and 97 of the Learning and Skills Act 2000.
  • Please note that there is a EUR60 fee payable for administration, moderation and certification.
  • Click here for Accreditation Details

 


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by info@cmit.ie on Mar 14 2013 12:44

Student March 2013 Course is very good!
 
 
 
 
 
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