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New Manager and Leadership Training Course

  • Develop essential management and leadership knowledge for leading people and teams
  • Learn about new manager skills, people management, coaching, emotional intelligence, performance management, hiring, interview skills, stress management, and effective meetings
  • Build knowledge that can support your transition into management and help you understand the responsibilities involved in leading teams
  • Ideal for new managers, first-time managers, aspiring managers, team leaders, supervisors, HR professionals, and professionals preparing for management responsibilities

Build Your New Manager and Leadership Skills

Develop your understanding of modern management and leadership through a structured programme covering manager mindset, workplace culture, coaching, emotional intelligence, recruitment, performance evaluations, stress management, meetings, and advanced people management. Whether you are preparing for your first management role or developing your existing leadership knowledge, this course provides a clear foundation for supporting employees and leading teams.

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Course Overview

The New Manager and Leadership Training Course is designed to help new and aspiring managers develop the knowledge and confidence needed to lead people and manage teams effectively. Moving into management brings new responsibilities, from setting expectations and supporting employees to handling performance, recruitment, meetings, workplace culture, and team development.

The course begins with New Manager Mastery, introducing the manager mindset and the transition from individual contributor to manager. You will explore expectations, workplace culture, fairness, one-to-one meetings, coaching, emotional intelligence, performance evaluations, welcoming new starters, and building a diverse workforce.

You will then progress into key areas of leadership and management, including hiring for teams, creating a culture of learning, interview skills, stress management, practical leadership, effective meetings, and advanced people management. These areas reflect the real responsibilities managers face when supporting employees and leading teams.

Throughout the programme, you will develop knowledge of people management, leadership skills, employee coaching, performance management, recruitment, team leadership, workplace culture, and employee wellbeing. The course is structured to help you understand the different responsibilities involved in becoming an effective manager.

By completing this course, you will gain a broad foundation in new manager development, leadership, team management, people management, hiring, coaching, performance evaluation, stress management, and effective workplace communication.

Course Description

This New Manager and Leadership Training Course provides structured online training for learners who want to understand the responsibilities involved in managing people and leading teams. The programme brings together essential management and leadership topics within one learning pathway.

You will begin by developing a manager mindset and understanding how management differs from other workplace responsibilities. The course then explores setting expectations, workplace culture, fairness, one-to-one meetings, coaching, emotional intelligence, performance evaluations, onboarding, and diverse recruitment.

The programme continues with dedicated sections covering hiring, learning culture, interview skills, burnout and stress management, practical leadership, meetings, and advanced people management. This gives learners a broad view of the skills required to support employees and contribute to effective team performance.

Flexible online learning allows you to study around your existing work, education, or personal commitments. Whether you have recently become a manager or are preparing for your first management role, this course provides a structured foundation for developing your leadership and people management knowledge.

What You Will Learn

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the responsibilities of a new manager
  • Develop an effective manager mindset
  • Learn how to set clear expectations for teams
  • Understand workplace culture and fairness
  • Develop knowledge of effective one-to-one meetings
  • Explore employee coaching and leadership
  • Understand the role of emotional intelligence in management
  • Develop knowledge of performance evaluations
  • Explore effective hiring and recruitment practices
  • Understand how to support new starters
  • Learn approaches to creating a culture of learning
  • Develop interview skills and meeting management knowledge
  • Explore stress management and burnout prevention
  • Strengthen your leadership and team management skills
  • Develop knowledge of advanced people management

Why Choose Us?​

This New Manager and Leadership Training Course brings together the core areas that new managers need to understand when moving into a leadership position. Rather than focusing only on traditional leadership theory, the curriculum covers people, performance, recruitment, workplace culture, meetings, wellbeing, and team development.

The programme helps learners explore the transition into management while developing knowledge of coaching, emotional intelligence, performance evaluations, hiring, and employee development. It also addresses challenges such as workplace stress and burnout, helping create a broader understanding of effective people management.

Flexible online study makes it easier to fit learning around professional and personal commitments. You can progress through the course at your own pace while building knowledge that can support your transition into management.

Whether you are a first-time manager, aspiring team leader, supervisor, or professional preparing for greater responsibility, this course provides a valuable foundation for developing management and leadership skills.

Certificate of Achievement

Upon successful completion, you will qualify for the UK and internationally-recognised CPD certificate and you can choose to make your achievement formal by obtaining your PDF Certificate.

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Who Is This Course For?​

This course is ideal for:

  • New Managers
  • First-Time Managers
  • Aspiring Managers
  • Team Leaders
  • Supervisors
  • Department Managers
  • Business Professionals
  • HR Professionals
  • Team Coordinators
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Professionals preparing for management
  • Anyone interested in leadership and people management

The course is suitable for learners from different professional backgrounds who want to develop their management and leadership knowledge.

Requirements​

There are no formal entry requirements for this New Manager and Leadership Training Course.

To complete the course successfully, you will need:

  • Basic computer literacy
  • An internet-connected computer, laptop, or tablet
  • An interest in management and leadership
  • A willingness to develop your people management skills

Previous management experience is not required, making the course suitable for those preparing for their first management role.

Career Path​

Completing this New Manager and Leadership Training Course can support professional development across management, supervision, team leadership, human resources, business operations, and people-focused roles.

Common career areas include:

Team Leader

Develop knowledge that can support the coordination of employees, team communication, performance, and day-to-day leadership responsibilities.

First-Time Manager

Build a foundation for taking on managerial responsibilities, including setting expectations, coaching employees, managing performance, and supporting team development.

Department Manager

Strengthen your understanding of people management, workplace culture, meetings, performance evaluations, and employee development.

HR Manager

Develop knowledge relevant to recruitment, onboarding, employee development, workplace culture, and people management.

Operations Manager

Build leadership and team management knowledge that can support workplace planning, employee performance, meetings, and organisational activities.

Project Team Leader

Develop people-focused skills that can support communication, expectations, team coordination, coaching, and effective leadership.

Career opportunities may vary depending on your experience, qualifications, employer requirements, and specific job responsibilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The New Manager and Leadership Training Course helps learners develop essential management, leadership, people management, coaching, performance, recruitment, and team leadership knowledge.

It is ideal for new managers, first-time managers, aspiring managers, team leaders, supervisors, HR professionals, and anyone preparing to take on greater management responsibilities.

No. There are no formal entry requirements. The course is suitable for learners who are new to management as well as professionals looking to strengthen their existing leadership knowledge.

You will learn about the manager mindset, setting expectations, workplace culture, one-to-one meetings, coaching, emotional intelligence, performance evaluations, hiring, interview skills, stress management, meetings, and advanced people management.

Yes. People management is a key part of the programme. You will explore coaching, emotional intelligence, employee development, performance evaluations, workplace culture, recruitment, and team leadership.

Yes. The course covers practical leadership, team management, meetings, coaching, performance, workplace culture, and employee development, helping you build broader knowledge for leading teams effectively.

Yes. Upon successful completion of the New Manager and Leadership Training Course, you will be eligible to receive a CPD certificate that demonstrates your commitment to professional development.

Course Curriculum

Section 01: New Manager Mastery
What to Expect & About Me 00:02:00
Well Done! 00:02:00
It’s a Different Job 00:03:00
You’re Scared? Good! 00:02:00
The Manager Mindset 00:03:00
Set Expectations 00:04:00
Get Learning Leadership! 00:03:00
What is Culture? 00:02:00
Culture of Fairness 00:08:00
People Are Crazy 00:02:00
Mastering One To One Meetings 00:05:00
Manager to Coach 00:07:00
Me? A Psychologist? 00:02:00
Emotional Intelligence 00:05:00
Mastering Performance Evaluations 00:07:00
Welcoming New Starters 00:07:00
How to Hire a Diverse Workforce 00:06:00
Get the Basics Right Every Time 00:02:00
Conclusion 00:02:00
Section 02: A Masterclass In Hiring For Your Teams
Introduction 00:02:00
The Importance of the Interview Process 00:03:00
What’s Wrong With The Interview Process 00:07:00
Human Vs. Algorithm 1 00:02:00
Unconscious Interviewer Biases 00:03:00
Be Data Driven 00:03:00
Let’s See You In Action 00:02:00
Keep it Relevant 00:02:00
Seriously Avoid These Topics 00:03:00
Benefits of a Diverse Workforce 00:03:00
How to Hire a Diverse Workforce 00:06:00
Hunger and Desire Over Skills 00:03:00
Culture Addition, Not Culture Fit 00:03:00
Compliment, Backup or Add To The Team 00:05:00
Hiring The Right Rank 00:04:00
What Are Your Location Restrictions 00:01:00
The Risk Of Delivering Less 00:02:00
The Risk Of Burnout 00:02:00
The Risk Of Losing The Headcount 00:02:00
Confirm The Job Is What They Think It Is 00:02:00
Sell Yourself, The Team & The Company 00:03:00
Don’t Be A Jerk 00:03:00
It’s Not About Making You Look Good 00:02:00
Managing Recruitment Agencies 00:04:00
Communications With The Candidate 00:03:00
Be Ready 00:03:00
Assign A Buddy 00:02:00
You Got It Wrong! 00:02:00
Conclusion 00:03:00
Section 03: Creating A Culture Of Learning In Your Organization
What To Expect From The Course 00:02:00
Why Even Bother? 00:07:00
What Learning Used To Be Like 00:02:00
Individual Learner 00:01:00
Everyone Says They Are A Self-Learner 00:10:00
Online Communities 00:02:00
Embedding Learning Into Daily Life 00:03:00
Teach It To Learn It 00:02:00
Learning New Vs Becoming Expert 00:01:00
Listen Faster 00:01:00
Tom’s Approach 00:02:00
The Paid Training Course Is History 00:03:00
Develop The Right Mental Habits 00:06:00
Make It Easier On Yourself 00:02:00
Manager Responsibilities 00:01:00
Are You Really A Centre Of Excellence? 00:02:00
Learning As Part Of Performance Evaluation 00:02:00
Don’t Worry If People Leave 00:01:00
The Benefits Of A Skilled User Base 00:02:00
Push It, Push It, Push It 00:01:00
The Golden Hour 00:09:00
Internal Mobility 00:03:00
Team Secondment 00:02:00
Make People Good Enough To Quit 00:03:00
Lunch & Learns 00:02:00
Personalised Learning Plans 00:02:00
Use It Or Lose It 00:02:00
Certifiably Great 00:02:00
Get A Learning Buddy 00:02:00
Senior Leaders Responsibilities 00:01:00
Walk It From The Top 00:02:00
Learning Wherever, Whenever 00:02:00
Show Us The Data 00:02:00
Create Learning Champions 00:02:00
Gamification 00:02:00
Sell, Sell, Sell 00:03:00
Don’t Block The Useful Sites 00:03:00
Create A Varied Library Of Resources 00:02:00
Encourage Conferences And Seminars 00:04:00
The Feedback Loop 00:02:00
Learning Is Expensive 00:03:00
Learning Takes Time 00:02:00
Concluding Remarks 00:04:00
Section 04: Job Interview Practicals: Complete Interview Skills Training
Interview Masterclass – Maximize Your Chances of Success 00:03:00
Get Yourself Game Ready! 00:08:00
Final Prep Tips! 1-2 Days Before Interview 00:03:00
It’s Interview Day! How to ACE the interview! 00:07:00
Positive Personality Traits Interviewers Are Desperate For 00:07:00
How to Engage & Impress in Conversation 00:05:00
The Art of Asking Questions 00:08:00
How to Answer Questions Using Skill & Psychological Tricks 00:10:00
After Interview – Still More You Can Do 00:05:00
Staying Professional 00:02:00
That Wasn’t What You Expected!! 00:03:00
Waiting For The Answer 00:02:00
Let’s Review The Tips – So Much To Consider 00:04:00
Section 05: Beating Burnout - Practical & Complete Stress Management
Introduction to Overcoming Burnout 00:03:00
The Problem of Burnout in Modern Workplaces 00:06:00
Symptoms of Burnout – Do You Have It? 00:03:00
How Individuals Can Fight Back Against Burnout 00:12:00
How Leaders Can Create A Burnout Free Culture 00:10:00
Let’s Review The Advice – What’s Important? 00:03:00
Section 06: Practical Leadership: Complete Guide To Great Leadership
Characteristics of Great Leaders – Introduction 00:02:00
Honesty, Coaching & The Mission 00:08:00
Empathy, Togetherness & Feedback 00:06:00
Change, Authenticity & Enablement 00:05:00
Perspective, Empowerment & Emotional Intelligence 00:05:00
My Favourite Tips & Bonus! 00:05:00
Section 07: Mastering Meetings - A Complete Practical Guide To Meetings
What to Expect 00:04:00
What & Why? 00:03:00
The Cost of Meetings 00:02:00
Red Amber & Green Meetings 00:06:00
Do You Need A Meeting? 00:04:00
Timing Considerations 00:07:00
Contents of the Invite 00:03:00
Scheduling Etiquette 00:06:00
Considerations for Externals 00:05:00
The Meeting as an Opportunity 00:02:00
Chairing Meetings 00:01:00
Your Agenda 00:08:00
Kicking Off 00:06:00
During The Meeting 00:08:00
After Meeting Minutes 00:06:00
Considerations 00:06:00
Concluding Remarks 00:02:00
Section 08: Advanced People Management - What They Don't Tell You About Team Leading!
What To Expect & About Me 00:02:00
Management Vs. Coaching 00:07:00
What Is Culture? 00:02:00
Culture of Fairness 00:08:00
How To Be A Great Listener 00:05:00
Mastering Performance Evaluations 00:07:00
Welcoming New Starters 00:07:00
Stupid Things NOT To Say To Your Team 00:07:00
Your Team Made A Mistake 00:06:00
Mastering Crucial Conversations 00:05:00
When to Fire Someone 00:06:00
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