
Ascent Level 3 ~ First Line Management
Become a First Line Manager
If you want to become a first line manager and develop your management know-how, or simply want to gain formal recognition for a position you already hold, our Level 3 Award in First Line Management can help
As well as earning you a recognised award from the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM), a Level 3 Award will provide you with a career development plan and equip you with skills valued by employers, including:
- managing yourself and your time
- solving problems and making decisions
- understanding how teams are formed
- motivating yourself and others
- workplace communication
- giving briefings and making presentations
- conflict resolution
- assertiveness
- managing stress and your work/life balance
- diversity in the workplace
Course of Study
With full tutorial support, you will attend an informative and interactive 6-day course
The course will be held at an accessible venue, normally running between 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, and participation is fully funded by the European Social Fund and Welsh Assembly Government at no cost to you.
There are no formal entry requirements
Where next?
With our guidance and continued support, those gaining the Level 3 Award can complete further Ascent training modules, join the Ascent Development and Mentoring programme, and then progress to other training providers for further qualifications - such as National vocational qualifications (NVQs) in Management.
Download the Ascent Booklet
Are you ready for Ascent? Want to take the next step in your career?
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The Chwarae Teg Agile Nation Project is funded by the European Social Fund and the Welsh Government

