Leadership Essentials Training Course

ACCREDITED SHORT COURSE | SETA-ALIGNED | NQF LEVEL 5

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Details

Leadership Essentials provides emerging and aspiring leaders with a strong foundation in the core principles and practices of effective leadership. This two-day course explores what leadership is, how it differs from management, and why both are essential for organisational success.

Learners are introduced to key leadership theories and styles, and guided to reflect on their own leadership qualities, responsibilities, and areas for development. Through practical analysis of real-world leaders and workplace scenarios, participants learn to apply leadership concepts in their own work context and develop a personal leadership development plan. 

This course is aligned to meet the specific outcomes of unit standard 120300, at NQF level 5 for 8 credits. It is the first topic in the Leadership Module of the National Certificate: Generic Management SAQA ID: 59201. The course covers the basics of leadership from definition to theories and application in a work context.

Course objectives:

  • Explain the concept of leadership
  • Differente between leadership and management
  • Analyse and comparing leadership theories
  • Apply the different roles and qualities of leadership in a work context

Delivery Methods

Delivery Method Duration
Classroom
Instructor-led classroom-based training. Classes are scheduled at various conference centres in the Sandton area or your premises. Stationary and printed manuals or online resources are included. Refreshments, including 2 tea breaks and a cooked meal for lunch are provided. Training is between 9 am to 4 pm.
Classroom
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Live Virtual Training
This course is delivered live via Microsoft Teams. You will be able to see and hear the instructor, view their whiteboard, and ask questions or communicate in the chat. Attend from the comfort of your own home or private office.
Live Virtual Training
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Audience

This Unit Standard would suit anyone in a management position or who aspires to management or leadership in an organisation. 

It will be particularly useful to learners who are working within the Public Sector, Local Government, commercial or community environment.

This course is ideal for individuals preparing to step into greater leadership responsibility and serves as a critical building block within a broader leadership and management development pathway.

Pre-Requisites

It is assumed that learners enrolling for this course are competent in Communication at NQF Level 4.  Evidence of this is required upon enrolment.

Course Outline / Curriculum

Section 1: The Concept of Leadership

Definition of Leadership

Qualities of Leaders

Role of Leaders

Leadership Styles

Developing a Personal Leadership Development Plan

Section 2: Leadership & Management

Definition of Leadership and Management

Differentiating Roles of Leaders and Managers

Complementary Roles of Leaders and Managers

Concept of Responsibility and Accountability

 

Section 3: Leadership Theories

Trait Leadership Theory

Transformational Leadership

Transactional Leadership

Visionary Leadership

Servant Leadership Theory

 

Section 4: Applying the Roles and Qualities of Leadership in a Work Context

Analyze the leadership styles of 4 selected leaders to determine their effectiveness.

Applying leadership theory to your work context.

One's own leadership roles, qualities and abilities are analysed to formulate your own leadership development strategy

 

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