Leadership and Management for England Higher National Diploma - HND

Take your leadership skills to the next level with the HND Level 5 in Leadership and Management, a two-year higher technical qualification equivalent to the second year of university. Building on the foundations laid in the HNC, this course dives deeper into strategic and operational aspects of business management.

Explore specialist topics such as Business Strategy, Managing and Leading Change and Developing Teams and Individuals, all designed to prepare you for dynamic leadership roles. You’ll develop the knowledge, behaviours and decision-making skills ensuring your learning directly connects with what employers are looking for.

This qualification is ideal for those aiming for influential roles such as Operations Manager, Regional Manager, Divisional Manager, Department Manager, or Specialist Manager or looking to ‘top up’ their HND to a degree. Through applied learning and practical development, you'll gain the tools and confidence to take on increased responsibility and drive business success.

This course is a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ)\
Our HTQs have been developed with employers to ensure our students are receiving the most relevant skills and knowledge they need to progress in their career after graduation.

Why study?

Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ)\
This course is a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education, meaning it meets current employer and industry standards.

A Recognised Qualification\
The HND is a Level 5 qualification, equivalent to the second year of a university degree. It combines academic learning with hands-on, career-focused skills.

Progression Opportunities\
The most common progression is to "top-up" your HND to a full bachelor's degree, often in just one additional year or HND graduates are well-prepared to advance into supervisory or middle-management roles within their chosen field

Designed with Employers in Mind\
Developed with employers, industry experts, and universities, Higher National qualifications focus on the skills businesses need blending technical, business and employability knowledge.

Smaller Class Sizes\
With classes of around 15 students, you’ll enjoy personalised teaching, individual support and plenty of opportunities to engage with your tutors and peers.

Where will this course take me?\
The Level 4 Higher National Certificate provides a solid foundation in leadership and management, which students can build on if they decide to continue their studies. The Level 5 Higher National Diploma allows students to progress to degree-level study, or into employment at lower/middle management roles. Once students have achieved the Level 5 Higher National Diploma, they can develop their career in the respective sector by:\
Enter employment into roles such as an Operations Manager, HR Manager or Marketing Manager\
Continuing existing employment\
Committing to continuing professional development\
Progress to university, studying for a related degree such as: BA (Hons) Leadership and Management for Business, BA Business and Human Resource Management or BA (Hons) Global Business Management

Core modules\
Higher National Certificate (Level 4)\
Mandatory Modules:\
The Contemporary Business Environment\
Marketing Processes and Planning\
Management of Human Resources\
Leadership and Management\
Accounting Principles\
Managing a Successful Business Project (Pearson Set)\
Operational Planning and Management\
Digital Business in Practice

Higher National Diploma (Level 5)\
Mandatory Modules:\
Organisational Behaviour Management\
Managing and Leading Change (Pearson Set)\
Principles of Operations Management\
Business Strategy\
Business Information Technology Systems\
Developing Individuals, Teams and Organisations\
Business Communications and Relationship Management\
Business Data Analytics and Insights

Please note that course viability is subject to the final number of enrolments.