Management and Leadership: Well-being and Welfare at Work from FutureLearn

Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more The course is designed for new or aspiring managers, or experienced managers with few or no formal qualifications.It will enable you to demonstrate your continuous professional development and go on to achieve a CMI Level 5 Award as part of the Management and Leadership, Personal Development program.If you also complete and pass the Management and Leadership, Essentials program, you’ll earn another CMI Level 5 Award. Together, these two awards will give you a CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership – the next step to Chartered Manager status. Please note, the deadline for registration on the CMI final assessment courses is 31 August 2020.

Topics Covered

Assess and plan for professional development
Produce a plan for the resources required for professional development
Identify, implement and evaluate a personal development plan
Develop and support and promote staff welfare and well-being

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Practical course for managerial well-being

According to students, this course on Management and Leadership: Well-being and Welfare at Work provides a solid foundation in employee support and promotes actionable strategies for workplace well-being. Learners frequently praise the course for its practical applicability, with many finding the content directly relevant to their managerial roles. The structured modules and clear lectures are highlighted as strengths, making it particularly beneficial for new or aspiring managers. While some earlier feedback suggested the content could be too theoretical or lacked depth for experienced professionals, more recent reviews indicate a strong focus on real-world tools. The pathway to CMI Level 5 Award accreditation is a significant drawing point for career-focused individuals.

Well-suited for those new to managerial roles.

"I found some sections introductory, making it great for new managers."

"This is a good course, especially for aspiring managers like myself."

"It's an excellent course for someone new to management, covering crucial aspects of employee support."

Clearly outlines the journey towards CMI certification.

"The CMI focus added a layer of professionalism and structured learning that I truly valued."

"The course clearly lays out the path for achieving CMI accreditation."

"The CMI path is well-defined and a key benefit of this course."

Provides immediate applicability to the workplace.

"The content on mental well-being strategies was practical and immediately applicable to my role."

"I gained valuable insights into developing well-being initiatives that I can implement."

"I found the course focused on actionable strategies, making it highly useful."

Earlier concerns about forum activity and instructor presence were noted.

"My only minor critique is that some discussions in the forum felt a bit slow at times."

"The forum was inactive, and there was little instructor engagement, which was disappointing."

"The instructors were clearly experts and explained complex ideas simply, making learning engaging."

Mixed views on content depth and hands-on application, with recent improvements.

"While some sections felt a bit introductory for an experienced manager, the emphasis on practical tools was excellent."

"I felt some areas could have gone into more depth, especially on practical implementation challenges."

"I was hoping for more practical tools; it felt very theory-heavy and hard to apply directly to my team."

"The materials felt generic, and I didn't learn much new, even as a beginner to this specific topic."

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Learners who complete Management and Leadership: Well-being and Welfare at Work will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Management and Leadership

Well-being and Welfare at Work

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