Leadership and Management
Strong leadership is essential to building productive teams, supporting staff development and driving organisational success.
Whether you're developing new supervisors, supporting experienced managers or investing in future leaders, Ayrshire College offers a range of training and qualifications designed to help individuals and organisations grow.
Our programmes combine practical skills with recognised qualifications, helping managers build confidence, improve performance and lead effectively in a changing workplace.
Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
CMI qualifications provide practical management skills and nationally recognised professional development for supervisors, managers and senior leaders.
CMI programmes can help individuals develop the confidence and knowledge required to lead teams, manage change and drive organisational performance.
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Principles of Management and Leadership - Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 3 Certificate
Designed around the National Occupational Standards for Management and Leadership, this Level 3 qualification is aimed at practising or aspiring managers who supervise or manage a team to achieve clearly defined outcomes.
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Management and Leadership - Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 5 Certificate
This CMI qualification is aimed at practising or aspiring middle managers and leaders at operational, divisional, departmental or specialist level, who lead and manage individuals and teams to deliver the aims and objectives in line with the organisational strategy.
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Professional Coaching Practice - Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 5 Certificate
This CMI Level 5 qualification is designed to support individuals in the development of professional coaching skills, helping them understand and be able to apply core skills required for effective coaching practice.
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Project Management - Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 5 Certificate
This CMI Level 5 Project Management qualification is designed for practising middle managers and leaders who are typically accountable to a senior manager or business owners. It is aimed at leaders looking to effectively manage projects.
Leadership and Management Courses
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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Start Date: Monday 9 November 2026. This online 5 day ISSP Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course trains managers and workers how to use Lean Six Sigma methods, tools and techniques to improve their business processes. The course also coaches the delegates how to lead small to medium sized process improvement projects ...
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Lean Six Sigma White Belt
This 1 day Lean Six Sigma White Belt course is designed for anyone looking for a basic understanding of Lean Six Sigma methodologies and who possibly support process improvement projects as a part of a team.
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Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Start Date: Tuesday 22 September 2026. This online 2 day ISSP Internationally Certified and Accredited Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt course is designed for professionals who requires an understanding of the basics of the Lean Six Sigma Methodology and who supports process improvement projects as a part of a team.
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Introduction to Leading and Managing People and Teams
This 2 day course is designed to help equip you with the knowledge and skills required for success, and provide a solid foundation for future leadership & Management development.
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Project Management - Agile Principles & Practices
This interactive 1 day course will greatly enhance existing Project Management skills, and is complimented further by an in-depth demonstration and utilisation of Digital Technologies that support Agile methods and means of working.
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Presentation Skills, Tools, & Techniques
This 1 day course is suitable for all members of staff who have reason to design and/or deliver briefings and presentations within the workplace. It is ideally suited for those with little or no experience of this and would also be of benefit to those who are more experienced in this role.
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Emotional Intelligence at Work
Emotional Intelligence is often quoted as being more important to success in the workplace than IQ, it goes beyond mere empathy. This 1 day course will explore the different areas and levels of Emotional Intelligence.
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Creating and Sustaining High Performing Teams
This 1 day course will build team cohesion, look at ways of increasing performance, strengthen workplace relationships and highlight the importance of effective communications within a high-performance team.
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Leadership Development Programme
This 4 day course is ideally suited to organisations looking to develop employees’ skills in management and leadership. With a focus on three key areas - leadership, team development, and overcoming problems - this programme equips emerging leaders with practical tools and strategies to grow their confidence and effectiven...
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Performance Appraisals and Talent Development
This 1 day course is designed to convey the key areas that require to be considered to assist in talent development and retention and is aimed at all roles where performance appraisals and future planning are part of the role.
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Organisational Culture and Change
This 1 day course is an excellent companion for those who are tasked with leading these changes and cementing into place a new organisational culture.
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Introduction to Project Management
This 2 day interactive and engaging course serves as a comprehensive introduction to Project Management, and will appeal to those starting their journey into the world of project management.
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Mental Health Skills for Managers
This 1 day course designed for managers, leaders and supervisors who want to gain a greater awareness of how to manage workplace mental health. It will allow people managers to detect early symptoms of poor mental health and develop skills to support their own and others’ positive wellbeing.
Modern Apprenticeships
Modern Apprenticeships provide a practical route to developing leadership and management capability within your workforce.
Existing employees or new recruits can gain recognised qualifications while developing the skills needed to manage people, projects and business operations.
Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs)
SVQs allow employees to demonstrate their competence in the workplace while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.
Leadership and management SVQs provide a flexible way to develop and recognise management capability across your organisation.
Bespoke Training
Every organisation is different.
If you're looking to develop a team, support succession planning or address specific leadership challenges, we can work with you to design a tailored programme that meets your needs.
Training can be delivered on campus, online or in your workplace.
Funding Support
Funding may be available for certain training and workforce development activities.
Our team can help you identify available support and explore the most appropriate options for your organisation.
Ready to develop your workforce?
Whether you're investing in a first-time supervisor or building future leaders, Ayrshire College can help you develop the skills your organisation needs.
