Level 5 and Level 6 Courses


SFJ Awards Level 5 Diploma in Business Management and Leadership

The Level 5 Diploma is broadly equivalent to the second year of a 3-year BA (Hons) degree course, or the final year of a 2-year foundation degree. 

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This course is designed for those already working in a senior support role or at middle- to senior-management level wishing to gain recognition and a further understanding of business operations, the management function and business studies.  It’s an ideal routeway for support staff who would like a degree-type qualification, that can be studied flexibly whilst working full-time, and that is tailored for those working as a senior EA, business assistant, business manager or operations manager.


 

Level 5 Business Support Manager

Two days, including comprehensive course materials, course booklet, refreshments and lunch.

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This new two-day programme is for Executive Assistants and Business Support Managers who have expanded the scope and breath of their role into operations management and overseeing or supervising others. The course covers line management, having difficult and critical conversations, mentoring and coaching, and developing leadership style. It also includes performance management and setting team vision and ethos.

Prices: Manchester £1,500 (plus VAT).


Level 6 Diploma in Business Management

The Level 6 Diploma is equivalent to the third year of a 3-year BA (Hons) degree course, or the final year of a full degree.

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The course is aimed at business support staff who are responsible for overseeing and managing an admin function, and contributing through strategic insights, planning and operations management.  The programme is designed for experienced business support staff who wish to gain the professional status of an academically equivalency of a full degree, to obtain a promotion into junior- or middle-management, or director-level roles.