Leadership & Teamwork

Course Overview

Our Level 4 & 5 Leadership and Teamwork online course equips students with the essential skills needed to excel in leadership roles across a wide range of industries. Accredited and recognised by leading professional organisations, the programme covers leadership styles, team development, communication strategies, conflict resolution, project management, and strategic planning.

The Level 4 modules and assignments are equivalent to the first year of a university degree, while Level 5 modules correspond to the second year. Completing both levels provides a 240-credit qualification, enabling fast-track progression to the final year of an undergraduate degree in Leadership and Management, either on campus or via distance learning at a UK university.

Students benefit from flexible online study, personalised 1-to-1 tutor support, and comprehensive course materials designed to deepen understanding of effective leadership and high-performing teamwork.

Career Progression

Graduates of the Level 4 & 5 Leadership and Teamwork course are prepared for roles such as:

Team Leader
Operations Manager
Project Coordinator
HR Officer
Organisational Development Assistant
Administrative or Department Supervisor
Management Trainee

Students may also progress to the final year of a bachelor’s degree in Leadership and Management or pursue additional professional management certifications to enhance career opportunities.

How it Works

Students can enrol in a Level 4 Diploma (120 credits), Level 5 Diploma (120 credits), or the combined Level 4 & 5 Diploma (240 credits).

The course is fully online and self-paced, offering maximum flexibility. Each module includes guided learning hours, optional study materials, and structured tasks.

To complete the programme, students submit online written assignments for each level. Level 4 and Level 5 together include a total of 12 assignments (approximately 2,000–3,000 words each). On successful completion, students receive their diploma(s) and are eligible for entry to a UK university bachelor’s degree top-up.

Level 4 (120 credits)

Leadership Styles & Principles
Team Building & Motivation
Communication in Organisations
Conflict Management
Project Management Fundamentals
Strategic Thinking in Practice

Assessment: 6 written assignments

Level 5 (120 credits)

Advanced Leadership & Management
Organisational Behaviour
Managing People & Performance
Strategic Management
Change Management & Innovation
Effective Decision-Making

Assessment: 6 written assignments

Combined Level 4 & 5

Total: 240 credits
Outcome: Eligible for progression to the final year of a bachelor’s degree in Leadership and Management.

How It Works

How it Works

Students can complete a Level 4 Diploma (120 credits), Level 5 Diploma (120 credits), or the combined Level 4 & 5 Diploma (240 credits) in Leadership and Teamwork.

The course is fully online, flexible, and can be started at any time. Each module includes 40 hours of guided learning plus 30–50 hours of optional study materials.

To finish the programme, students complete 10 assignments at Level 4 and 6 at Level 5, each around 2,000–3,000 words. After passing all assignments, students receive a full diploma and can progress to a UK bachelor’s degree top-up.

Throughout the course, learners benefit from 1-to-1 tutor support, webinars, social learning forums, and additional study resources.

Course Modules

Level 4 Diploma (10 Modules)

Managing People in Organisations – Explore how effective people management drives organisational success.
Culture and the Organisation – Understand how culture shapes behaviour, values, communication, and teamwork.
Developing Personal Skills – Build essential managerial skills, including communication, leadership, and teamwork.
Effective Communication – Learn communication techniques for meetings, team interactions, digital messaging, and strategic discussions.
Managing Ethically – Examine ethical decision-making in real organisational scenarios.
Performance Management – Understand how employee performance influences organisational outcomes.
Strategic Human Resource Management – Study how HR strategies support people, processes, and organisational goals.
High Performance Teams – Learn how to build and manage teams capable of delivering strong results.
Leadership Skills – Develop leadership capabilities needed in dynamic, fast-changing business environments.
Motivating and Influencing People – Explore what drives individuals and teams to work effectively and with purpose.

Level 5 Diploma in Business Management (6 Modules)

Principles and Concepts of Strategy (20 credits) – Learn how organisations plan and implement competitive strategies.
The Management of Human Resources (20 credits) – Understand recruitment, development, and effective HR practices.
Marketing for Managers (20 credits) – Study marketing tools and techniques used to achieve business objectives.
Business Law for Managers (20 credits) – Gain insight into legal responsibilities, compliance, and business rights.
Management Accounting and Decision Making (20 credits) – Use financial data to support managerial decisions.
Business Start-up: Conception to Market (20 credits) – Learn how to develop, plan, and launch a business idea.

Assignment Unit Titles

Level 4 Assignments

Managing People in Organisations
Culture and the Organisation
Developing Personal Skills
Effective Communication
Managing Ethically
Performance Management
Strategic Human Resource Management
High Performance Teams
Leadership Skills
Motivating and Influencing People

Level 5 Assignments

Principles and Concepts of Strategy
The Management of Human Resources
Marketing for Managers
Business Law for Managers
Management Accounting and Decision Making
Business Start-up: Conception to Market

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Am I eligible for this online business course ?

You must be at least 18 years old and have a full secondary education, meaning you must have a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent.

If you don’t have 2 A-levels or the equivalent, such as NVQ Level 3, you may also be able to enrol based on your work experience. To find out more, talk to one of our helpful team members at:

+40 743 543 039

To enrol on the Level 5 diploma , you must have completed the OTHM Level 4 Diploma .

Cost & Payments

Cost & payments

1. Level 4 & 5: £3,500
  1. Level 4: £2,900
  1. Level 5: £2,900
Students can make payment using one of the following methods:
- Credit or debit card
- Bank transfer
- PayPal

Career Progression

A Level 4/5 Diploma in Leadership and Teamwork develops the core skills needed to lead teams, manage people, and support organisational performance. The programme covers leadership styles, communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, preparing graduates for roles such as:

Team Leader
Project Manager
Operations Manager
Business Consultant
Executive Coach

Graduates can progress to a full bachelor’s degree through a university top-up year or pursue additional leadership and management certifications.

This qualification provides a strong foundation for advancing into leadership positions across a wide range of industries and organisational settings.

University Options

University Progression

Once you’ve completed your online Level 4 & 5 Accounting and Business course you have the opportunity to complete a third-year Accounting and Business degree programme, known as a ‘BA top up’, from a wide range of UK universities.

Students can apply to any university offering the BA top up and you can choose to study for your degree either online or in-person on campus.

If you decide to top up to a full undergraduate degree through an accredited UK university, the costs are listed below.

Coventry University

Business Management and Leadership BA (Hons)– London Campus – £10,000

Business Management and Leadership BA (Hons)– Coventry Campus- £10,000

Northampton University

BSc (Hons) in International Accounting -£9,250

University of Derby

BSc (Hons) Business and Management– £5,200

Westcliff University

Business Administration – £11,655 (online) / £15,600 (on campus)

University of Hertfordshire