At a glance
The first in a two-part series, this online course gives you the insight and tools that you need to start your journey as a line manager with confidence and set your team up for success.
Duration:
6 hours
Format: Online,
plus webinar
Cost: Free
IGD certificate awarded
Why take this course now?
Transitioning from a team player to a line manager opens the door to new opportunities. By shifting your approach and growing your skill set, you'll be ready for the new responsibilities ahead. Some of these experiences may resonate with you:
“I have recently been given the opportunity to be a line manager with very limited training. I feel out of my depth...”
“The challenge for me is to find different ways to motivate and inspire the team, especially when we are very busy in our day-to-day roles.”
“Prioritising tasks, delegating responsibilities, and balancing workloads while meeting client expectations and considering team capabilities will be crucial for me to succeed.”
In this course, you'll find simple, practical, and relevant tools and guidance to help you feel more prepared and empowered as a line manager.
The experience
Over 6 weeks you’ll work through the resources and activities that make up each module of the course.
Giving you flexibility
The course is hosted on our learning platform, LearnUpon and you can access the resources anytime between the course start and end dates, meaning you can work through the course at a pace that suits you and your other priorities.
Helping you connect with others
A webinar is included in this course, in which you’ll have the opportunity to share experiences with peers from across the industry and hear from a subject matter expert. We will share more details about this nearer the time.
Celebrating success
Upon completion, you’ll receive an IGD certificate, helping you to celebrate and share your achievement.There are no exams or submissions required to pass the course.
Is this course right for me?
Yes, if any of the following apply to you:
You are taking your first step into line management and are looking for tools and techniques that you can apply straight away.
You aren’t currently leading a team but are aspiring to do so in the near future, so are looking to build your understanding of what it takes to be a great line manager.
You’ve been managing others for a little while now, but want some fresh ideas to reinvigorate your management approach.
Does it matter what area of the business I work in?
No, this course is designed to be a broad introduction so is relevant to those working in any function within the industry. Thousands of people from across the industry supply chain have already completed this course.
Will I have enough time to complete it?
We’ve designed this course to be flexible enough to meet the demands of busy people in our industry. You can work through the modules at your own pace across the 6 weeks, and it should take around 6 hours to complete. That’s around an hour of learning per week, which we have found is manageable for most people. It also helps if you can make your own line manager aware that you are taking part.
For those who want to continue learning, our New Manager Skills – Part 2 course builds on themes explored in part 1 and will give you the tools to create a high performing team.