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Supervisory Development

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OUR PASS RATE
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Supervisory Development

This programme is intended for people who have recently entered, or wish to progress to a supervisory position.

The Certificate in Supervisory Development aims to provide you with underpinning knowledge and an understanding of the broad range of responsibilities involved in taking a supervisory role within the workplace.

Modules

The Role of the Supervisor in the Management of Others
Company structures / Responsibility and authority / The effective supervisor.

Effective Time Management
Use of time / Techniques for planning time / The benefits of effective time management.

The Recruitment and Selection of Staff
The process of recruitment / The interview process / The induction process.

Supervising the Section or Department
Planning / Co-ordination of activities / Controlling activities / Leadership / Motivation of staff.

Effective Communication
Communication techniques and their issues / The effective communicator.

Basic Finance for the Supervisor
The need for financial control / The impact of finance on operations / Profit implications.

Analysing Training Needs for Staff
The staff appraisal / The appraisal process.

Personal Development
Personal development of staff / Personal development of self.

Entry Requirements

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

Progression Potential

This Certificate in Supervisory Development supports progression to Management Qualifications through ISM, NEBSS Management NVQs and ASET Business Skills Programmes.

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Supervisory Development.

Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.

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learndirect is one of the largest integrated providers of courses and qualifications, training, and employment services in the UK

  • Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
  • learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
  • Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
  • 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
  • Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.
  • SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 20th October
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Supervisory Development

This programme is intended for people who have recently entered, or wish to progress to a supervisory position.

The Certificate in Supervisory Development aims to provide you with underpinning knowledge and an understanding of the broad range of responsibilities involved in taking a supervisory role within the workplace.

Modules

The Role of the Supervisor in the Management of Others
Company structures / Responsibility and authority / The effective supervisor.

Effective Time Management
Use of time / Techniques for planning time / The benefits of effective time management.

The Recruitment and Selection of Staff
The process of recruitment / The interview process / The induction process.

Supervising the Section or Department
Planning / Co-ordination of activities / Controlling activities / Leadership / Motivation of staff.

Effective Communication
Communication techniques and their issues / The effective communicator.

Basic Finance for the Supervisor
The need for financial control / The impact of finance on operations / Profit implications.

Analysing Training Needs for Staff
The staff appraisal / The appraisal process.

Personal Development
Personal development of staff / Personal development of self.

Entry Requirements

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

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Assessment

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

Progression Potential

This Certificate in Supervisory Development supports progression to Management Qualifications through ISM, NEBSS Management NVQs and ASET Business Skills Programmes.

Qualifications

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Supervisory Development.

Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.

View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)

learndirect is one of the largest integrated providers of courses and qualifications, training, and employment services in the UK

  • Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
  • learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
  • Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
  • 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
  • Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.
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