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Improve your team leader skills. Face to face public courses delivered around the UK.
Customised team leader training designed and delivered around your exact needs.
Short, bite sized online team leader training course and live webinar options.
Trusted By The Public & Private Sector
Our team leader training courses are accredited with the Institute of Leadership & Management and are CPD Certified.
If you attend one of our public courses you can receive two certificates. The ILM certificate requires you to take a short multiple choice assessment.
Overview | Team Leader Training Courses
No matter if you’re a new, aspiring, or existing team leader, our courses are designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and techniques you need to succeed in your role.
We offer a variety of team leader training options, including open courses, in-house training and an ILM assured online course.
Some of the key skills and objectives covered in our team leader courses include:
- Understand the responsibilities of a team leader
- Discover what excellence looks like. What makes an excellent team leader?
- Learn how to lead a team with integrity
- Discover how to set goals and objectives for your team members
- Learn how to monitor and manage performance
- Understand different communication techniques and strategies
- Learn how to motivate your team members on an individual basis
- Develop your coaching and feedback skills
- Learn how to create development plans
- Understand how to manage conflict and hold difficult conversations
Course Outline | Team Leader Training
Here is an example of an in-house, customised course we can run for you. We can deliver this course exactly as it is below, or we can tweak it to suit your requirements.
Understanding Your Role as a Team Leader
- Define the responsibilities and expectations of an effective team leader.
- Explore key leadership skills and their impact on team morale and performance.
- Understand how your leadership approach affects team dynamics and results.
Mastering Communication Techniques
- Develop clear and effective communication skills for greater impact.
- Learn strategies to manage and handle difficult conversations confidently.
- Practise active listening techniques and promote open communication within the team.
Motivating and Managing Team Performance
- Discover practical ways to inspire and engage team members.
- Use effective feedback techniques to support improvement and growth.
- Set clear, actionable goals that align with the team’s objectives.
Coaching and Mentoring for Development
- Understand how to guide team members to reach their potential.
- Apply coaching strategies to help team members develop their skills.
- Learn the importance of tailored development plans for team progress.
Adapting to Change and Building Resilience
- Gain skills to lead your team through change with confidence and stability.
- Develop techniques to encourage resilience and adaptability within the team.
- Support team members in maintaining focus and productivity during periods of change.
Key Features | Team Leader Course
Team Leader Training
Learn the core skills required to become a successful team leader. Receive a thorough foundation and understand of your role and responsibilities to really make a difference.
Embed The Learning
All the learning we will cover will have an impact in the real world. The techniques you’ll learn can easily be implemented at work and we will provide you with techniques on how to do that.
Certification
Our team leader courses are assured by the ILM and CPD. So, you will get to take away two certificates with you after the training has taken place and completed.
What Learners Say
The proof of the pudding is in the eating, and we receive top ratings from our learners. Check out the independent reviews that we receive through Feefo.
On-Going Team Leader Help
Learners will receive 6 months access to our sister company Skillshub’s eLearning platform. They will also receive email and phone support that they can tap into.
Similar Learners
Don’t worry you won’t be on a course with people who know lots more than you. Our team leader training solutions are pitched at new, aspiring and team leaders who have had no previous training.
FAQs about Team Leader Training Courses
What Is Team Leader Training?
Training that builds your leadership foundation and role clarity.
Whether you are new to leading a team or stepping up into the role, Team Leader Training gives you the knowledge and practical skills to lead effectively. You’ll learn what the responsibilities of a team leader are, how to set goals, motivate team members, monitor performance, communicate clearly, manage conflict, provide feedback, and develop coaching skills. The course also helps you become more resilient and adaptable as a leader. It aligns closely with management training, giving new leaders the broader skills they need to manage people and performance effectively.
What Are The Benefits Of Team Leader Training?
Improved team performance, confidence, and leadership presence.
You’ll gain clarity on what excellence looks like in a leadership role, learn how to lead with integrity, and improve your ability to motivate and manage others. Better communication and feedback skills not only enhance productivity but also improve team morale. Organisations benefit from consistency in performance, stronger leadership pipelines, and more engaged team members. These benefits are reinforced by our leadership training course, which helps leaders at all levels inspire and guide their teams.
What Does The Training Cover?
A full range of core skills from team dynamics to performance management.
Key modules include: defining your role as a team leader, mastering different communication techniques, setting and managing goals, coaching & mentoring, handling conflict and difficult conversations, giving feedback, motivating people individually, using performance-monitoring tools, and adapting to change while building resilience. For those looking to expand further, our management skills training provides advanced tools in decision-making, delegation, and leadership development.
What Options Are Available For Delivery?
Flexible formats to fit different preferences, locations, and experience levels.
MTD offers public/open courses (face-to-face) held around the UK, custom in-house programmes tailored to your organisation’s needs, and ILM-assured online courses. After training, you also get 6 months’ access to the Skillshub eLearning platform plus email and phone support to embed your learning.
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