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Management and Leadership: Growing as a Manager

Explore the foundations of successful management with this free online course from The Open University and CMI.

Taught by An introduction to decision making
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What You'll Learn in This Course

Master key concepts and practical skills through structured learning modules. By completing this curriculum, you'll gain valuable expertise applicable to real-world scenarios.

Learning Outcome 1

This online course will provide an introduction to the foundation skills and knowledge you need when becoming a manager.

Learning Outcome 2

It has been developed by The Open University Business School – a pioneering institution that is triple accredited by AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB – and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) – the leading authority on management and leadership in the UK.

Learning Outcome 3

As such, it will give you the opportunity to learn from both academic experts and experienced practitioners, who have achieved the CMI’s prestigious Chartered Manager status.

Skills You'll Develop

This comprehensive Management and Leadership: Growing as a Manager curriculum is designed to take you from foundational concepts to advanced implementation. Each module builds upon the previous, ensuring a structured learning path that maximizes knowledge retention and practical application.

Hands-on LearningPractical ExercisesReal-World ProjectsIndustry Best Practices

Course Requirements & Target Audience

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Prerequisites & Requirements

What you need before starting this Management and Leadership: Growing as a Manager course:

  • Describe the concepts of management and leadership
  • Understand and evaluate different management and learning styles
  • Identify the need for and the importance of data as evidence in good decision making
  • Identify and define the term 'stakeholders' and gain an understanding of why they are important
  • Begin and develop the on-going process of personal development planning

Who This Course Is For

This course is perfect for:

  • Motivated learners at any level
  • Self-paced students
  • Anyone interested in the subject

This course might not be suitable if:

  • • You're looking for a quick tutorial rather than comprehensive learning
  • • You prefer learning without structured curriculum
  • • You need highly specialized or niche content

Course Information & Details

Everything you need to know about this online course, from duration to certification

Course Instructor

An introduction to decision making

Expert instructor with industry experience

Subject Category

Business & Management, Management & Leadership

Part of our Business & Management, Management & Leadership curriculum

Course Language

English

All materials in English

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What's Included

  • What is management?
  • Personal development planning
  • Influencing and communicating
  • An introduction to management styles
  • Classic management style theories
  • The importance of management styles – trust in the workplace
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