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Management Skills Course

Inspire High-performing Teams in One Day

Effective leadership made simple: practical skills for new and aspiring managers

CPD Certified
4.9/5 Rating
500+ Trained This Year

What's Included:

Small groups (max 12)
Expert trainers
All materials included
CPD certification
Lunch & refreshments
Leadership toolkit

Courses available in Birmingham | Leeds | Liverpool | London | Manchester | Cheshire

Public Course Pricing

1 Place
£375
+ VAT
2 Places
£690
+ VAT
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3 Places
£975
+ VAT
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All prices exclude VAT

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Why Choose This Course?

Stepping into management requires a completely different skill set from being a great individual contributor. Many new managers struggle with delegation, giving feedback, managing performance, and balancing team needs with business goals—often because they've never been properly trained.

Our practical 1-day course gives you the essential introduction to management skills to succeed. You'll learn to delegate effectively, motivate your team, manage performance, communicate with confidence, and develop your leadership presence. Leave with a personal action plan and the confidence to lead your team to success.

Management and leadership training
Comprehensive Curriculum

What You'll Learn

Everything you need to become an effective manager and leader

1

Your Role as a Manager

  • ▸ Transitioning from colleague to manager
  • ▸ Building credibility and trust
  • ▸ Your management style
  • ▸ Balancing tasks and people
2

Effective Communication

  • ▸ Active listening skills
  • ▸ Giving clear instructions
  • ▸ Providing effective feedback
  • ▸ Difficult conversations
3

Delegation & Empowerment

  • ▸ What, when, and how to delegate
  • ▸ Overcoming barriers to delegation
  • ▸ Empowering your team
  • ▸ Monitoring without micromanaging
4

Performance Management

  • ▸ Setting clear expectations
  • ▸ Monitoring performance
  • ▸ Addressing underperformance
  • ▸ Performance reviews
5

Motivating Your Team

  • ▸ Understanding motivation
  • ▸ Creating engagement
  • ▸ Recognition and praise
  • ▸ Building team morale
6

Your Leadership Development

  • ▸ Managing your time
  • ▸ Managing upwards
  • ▸ Continuous improvement
  • ▸ Your personal action plan
Perfect For

Who Should Attend This Course?

This course is designed for new and experienced managers who want to lead teams more effectively, delegate with confidence, and inspire outstanding performance in their organisations.

New Managers

Recently promoted or new to management and needing to develop essential leadership and people management skills

Team Leaders

Leading teams without formal management training and wanting to build confidence in handling people issues

Aspiring Managers

Preparing for a management role and wanting to develop leadership capabilities before taking on responsibility

Experienced Managers

Managing for years but never received formal training and wanting to learn best practices and modern techniques

Project Managers

Managing project teams and needing to develop leadership skills to motivate, delegate, and handle performance issues

Department Heads

Senior managers wanting to refine their leadership approach, build stronger teams, and drive better results

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Transformation

Before & After This Course

See the real transformation delegates experience

Before

  • Unsure of management role
  • Doing everything myself
  • Avoiding difficult conversations
  • Inconsistent with the team
  • Reacting to problems
  • Team underperforming
  • Feeling overwhelmed

After

  • Clear leadership identity
  • Delegating effectively
  • Handling challenges confidently
  • Fair and consistent approach
  • Proactive management
  • Team delivering results
  • Confident and in control
Course Schedule

Your Day at a Glance

Please note: this is a guide only. Your trainer may adapt the schedule based on group needs and discussion.

AM

Morning Session

Your Role as a Manager, Communication & Delegation

  • → Transitioning from colleague to manager — building credibility and trust
  • → Understanding your management style and when to adapt it
  • → Communicating clearly — giving instructions, active listening and feedback
  • → What, when and how to delegate effectively
  • → Empowering your team without micromanaging
Includes mid-morning refreshment break

Lunch Break

Enjoy a provided lunch and network with fellow delegates

PM

Afternoon Session

Performance Management, Motivation & Your Leadership Development

  • → Setting clear expectations and monitoring performance
  • → Handling difficult conversations and addressing underperformance
  • → Understanding what motivates people and creating team engagement
  • → Managing your time and managing upwards
  • → Your personal management action plan
CPD certificate presentation and course close
Interactive Workshop Format Maximum 12 delegates • Real-world scenarios • Practical exercises • Personal feedback

What's Included

Everything you need for an outstanding learning experience

Course Materials

Comprehensive workbook, templates, and reference guides to take away

Lunch & Refreshments

Full lunch with dietary requirements catered for, plus tea, coffee, and snacks

CPD Certificate

CPD certification recognised by professional bodies

3-Month Support

Post-course email support to answer questions as you apply your learning

Action Plan

Personalised development roadmap tailored to your specific goals

Premium City-Centre Venues

Easy-to-reach venues with excellent transport links and facilities

Small Groups

Maximum 12 delegates ensuring personalised attention

Expert Trainers

Experienced professionals with real-world expertise and engaging delivery styles

Success Stories

What Our Participants Say

Join thousands of satisfied professionals who have transformed their communication skills.

"This course completely changed how I communicate at work. The practical techniques for handling difficult conversations have been invaluable. I'm now much more confident in all my interactions."
EW

Emma Williams

Project Manager, Construction Ltd

★★★★★
"As someone who dreaded presentations, this course was transformative. The trainer's approach was encouraging and the techniques actually work. I now present regularly with confidence."
JC

James Carter

Sales Director, Tech Solutions

★★★★★
"Excellent value for money. The skills I learned have improved both my professional and personal relationships. The active listening module alone was worth the investment."
SA

Sophia Anderson

HR Business Partner, Retail Group

★★★★★
Pricing & Options

Choose Your Learning Option

Flexible training delivery to suit your schedule and budget

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In-Person Public Course

£375

per delegate | 1-day course

  • ✓ Premium city-centre venues
  • ✓ Lunch & refreshments included
  • ✓ Certificate of Achievement
  • ✓ Comprehensive course materials
  • ✓ Course notes & slides
  • ✓ 3-month online support
  • ✓ Max 12 delegates for personal attention
  • ✓ Available in 6 UK locations
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In-House Training

POA

4-12 delegates | 1-day course

  • ✓ Daily rate (not per-delegate)
  • ✓ Delivered at your workplace
  • ✓ Tailored to your team's needs
  • ✓ More cost-effective for groups
  • ✓ All materials included
  • ✓ CPD Accredited certificates
  • ✓ Flexible scheduling
  • ✓ Nationwide delivery

⚠️ Limited Availability: With only 12 places per course, sessions fill quickly. Our next available dates are booking up fast—secure your spot today to avoid disappointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the course

When Will I Receive The Course Joining Instructions?
You will receive your Course Joining Instructions along with the venue details 7-10 days in advance of the course start date.
Do You Cater For Special Dietary Requirements?
We are able to cater for special dietary requirements, ie. vegetarian, dairy free, etc as long as we are notified a couple of days in advance of the course so we have time to notify the venue.
Do You Have Any More Dates Available?
If the dates listed on the website are not suitable for you, it is always worth contacting us to request some alternatives as we do have the option of adding additional dates
What is your cancellation policy?
If you need to cancel or change a date, we will always try to transfer you to an alternative date first. Where that is not possible, cancellation charges may apply depending on how close to the course date you cancel. Full details are in our Refund Policy.
Can I Transfer To A Different Date If Necessary?
Yes — we will always work with you to find an alternative date wherever possible. Just email us at info@assettrainingacademy.com as soon as you know.
Do I Need To Prepare Any Work In Advance?
We don’t generally ask delegates to prepare any work in advance for any of our courses. The only 2 exceptions are our Presentation Skills Course and our Train The Trainer Course where we ask for a 10 minute presentation to be prepared in advance.
Do I receive a Certificate for Attending?
Yes. We issue a Certificate of Achievement to every delegate who attends our courses. If the specific course you have booked is CPD Accredited, you will also receive a CPD Certificate on successful completion of the e-Learning Module.
What if I need to send a colleague instead?
Substituting a delegate is free of charge — just email us at info@assettrainingacademy.com with the new delegate's name as soon as you have decided.
What if I am ill or there is a transport strike?
Our standard cancellation terms apply in all circumstances, including illness, transport difficulties or adverse weather. We recommend booking with a reasonable buffer where possible. Full details are in our Refund Policy.
When will I get my refund?
Refunds, where applicable, are processed within 14 working days of cancellation confirmation, to the original payment method. We will acknowledge your cancellation request within 2 working days and confirm the next steps.
Training Locations

Introduction to Management Training Across the UK

We deliver our 1-day Introduction to Management skills training course in six major UK cities, with excellent transport links and modern training facilities.

Introduction to Management Training Birmingham

City centre venue with excellent access from Birmingham New Street station. Our Birmingham Introduction to Management skills courses provide hands-on training for professionals across the West Midlands.

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Introduction to Management Training Manchester

Located minutes from Manchester Piccadilly. Our Manchester Introduction to Management training venue offers interactive workshops for professionals throughout the North West.

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Introduction to Management Training London

Central London location with easy Underground access. Our London Introduction to Management courses serve professionals from across the capital and South East England.

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Introduction to Management Training Leeds

Conveniently located near Leeds station. Our Leeds Introduction to Management training provides practical skills for professionals across Yorkshire and the Humber.

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Introduction to Management Training Liverpool

City centre venue close to Liverpool Lime Street. Our Liverpool Introduction to Management courses offer expert-led training for professionals across Merseyside.

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Introduction to Management Training Cheshire

Our Cheshire training centre in Widnes offers free parking and excellent motorway access. Ideal for professionals from across the North West and surrounding areas.

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Can't find your location?

We also offer in-house Introduction to Management skills training delivered at your workplace anywhere in the UK. Perfect for teams of 4 or more.

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Why Choose Asset Training Academy

Flexible Rescheduling

Transfer to any future date free of charge up to 14 days before your course starts.
We understand work pressures.

Expert Trainers

Every trainer is experienced, vetted, and rated 4.5+ by delegates. Quality guaranteed on every course.

3-Month Support

Free post-course support via email for 3 months as you apply your new skills in the workplace.

Trusted By 80,000+ Professionals

Join the thousands who've transformed their skills with us

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