A Professional Leadership Qualification for Sixth Form Business Students | Designed for Schools | Delivered by Experts
✅ Professional Leadership Qualification for Business Students
This Chartered Management Institute (CMI) qualification enables Business Studies students to gain a globally recognised professional leadership qualification alongside their A-Level or BTEC studies.
Students develop practical insight into how organisations operate, how managers lead teams, and how effective leaders make decisions—bringing their Business Studies learning to life with real-world leadership skills.
✅ Helping Business Students Stand Out for University and Careers
Leading universities and employers increasingly look for more than academic grades. This qualification allows students to demonstrate leadership capability, self-awareness, and professional skills that strengthen university applications, UCAS profiles, and future career opportunities.
Students graduate from sixth form not only with academic knowledge, but with a recognised professional qualification that signals leadership potential.
✅ Strengthening the Value of Business Studies in Your Sixth Form
Embedding a professional leadership qualification alongside A-Level or BTEC Business shows a clear commitment to preparing students for university, employment, and leadership in the real world.
It positions your sixth form as a forward-thinking centre for business education, offering students both academic achievement and recognised professional development.
What Makes This Course Different?
✅ Easy to Implement - Delivered through an online course and assessed through a short assignment. Fully resourced and structured to make delivery simple and effective.
✅ 24/7 Student Dashboard - Each student receives individual access to their own Leadership Development Dashboard, including CV360 and Interview360.
✅ 1:1 Founder Support - Students benefit from personalised guidance throughout from Aiden Harper CMgr FCMI, founder of TFL Education.
What students say...
My experience with TFL Education and Aiden Harper has been great. The course was engaging and helped me understand leadership and team skills in a practical and enjoyable way. Also, the support I received throughout the written assignment made the whole process clear and extremely manageable. Completing the written assignment gave me the chance to reflect on my skills and personal growth, and I now feel much more confident in my abilities.
Amanda Forsberg
British School of Bucharest
Benefits
✅ Enhances Your Business Studies Provision
This qualification adds meaningful depth to your Business Studies offer, supporting personal development, employability, and leadership skills alongside academic learning.
Students gain practical insight into management, leadership, and organisational behaviour—bringing their Business Studies to life through real-world leadership concepts.
✅ Recognised Professional Qualification + 8 UCAS Points
Students achieve the CMI Level 3 Award in Principles of Management and Leadership, awarded by the Chartered Management Institute.
The qualification carries 8 UCAS tariff points, helping students strengthen university applications while gaining a respected professional credential.
✅ No Additional Workload for Your Staff
The qualification is fully delivered and supported by TFL Education.
I provide the teaching, guidance, learning materials, and assessment—so your Business Studies staff can offer students a recognised professional qualification without adding to their workload.
What You’ll Learn
Every unit is grounded in real-world practice, empowering students to explore leadership in action and apply their learning with purpose and confidence.
✅ Understand how organisations operate.
✅ Understand the role of the manager.
✅ Explore different leadership and management approaches.
✅ Develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours of effective leaders.
✅ Monitor and manage team performance with confidence.
By the end of the programme, students develop a strong understanding of leadership, organisations, and team performance—skills that are highly valued in both university study and future careers.
CMI Level 3 Award in Principles of Management and Leadership: Qualification Reference Number: 603/2019/9
Principles of Management and Leadership
Self-study
Build your confidence as a young leader. Learn core management skills, how to motivate others, and how to make good decisions - perfect preparation for future study or work.
CV 360
Upload your CV for instant feedback against 50+ checks.
Your CV will likely be analysed by an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) before a human sees it. Only if the ATS finds it a good match will it reach a person. While ATS makes hiring easier for managers, it can complicate things for you. CV360 scores your CV against over 50 ATS checks that can cause it to be deprioritised. With CV360, you receive instant, detailed feedback to optimize your CV and improve your chances of getting an interview.
Interview 360
Practice your interview technique and get instant feedback.
The hiring process is evolving, with employers increasingly using video interviews. Whether your interview is online or in person, practice is essential. Interview360 offers a comprehensive library of common interview questions with key points for each. It also provides mock interviews to test your ability to give strong, confident answers under time pressure. You'll receive instant feedback and advice to help you improve. Be sure to explore all our content for the latest tips on excelling in online interviews.
Faqs
Q1: Do we need to allocate staff to deliver the programme?
Answer
No. TFL Education handles delivery, assignment guidance, and assessment. No additional staff time is required.
Q2: How is the course delivered?
Answer
The course is delivered through an online course and assessed through a short assignment. Fully resourced and structured to make delivery simple and effective.
Q3: What does the qualification involve?
Answer
Students study the unit Principles of Management and Leadership—a practical, real-world module that builds core leadership capability.
Q4: What support is provided to students?
Answer
Each student receives access to a personal online dashboard, tools like CV360 and Interview360, and 1:1 founder support from Aiden Harper.
Q5: Is this qualification recognised?
Answer
Yes. The Level 3 Award in Principles of Management and Leadership is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute and earns 8 UCAS points.
Q6: Can international schools take part?
Answer
Yes. We already work with international schools in Europe and beyond.
Q7: How do we book?
Answer
You can book a 30-minute discovery call using the link below to discuss the course.
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