Unlock valuable leadership insights and learn how to apply them.
Leadership can be demonstrated at all levels in organisations. Discovering how to become a more effective leader and what leadership means to you is an enlightening experience. Evaluating the established theories and concepts of leadership, and their application in organisations, can help you understand how to bring more impact to your own leadership behaviours.
The Leadership online course examines the role of leaders and leadership, how and why different leadership approaches have evolved, and the factors that influence leadership success. You will consider how the theories and concepts discussed apply to your own organisational challenges, and how different leadership approaches can be utilised in different organisational and cultural contexts.
Programme information
- DurationApproximately 20-24 hours of study, plus reflection activities
- LocationOnline
- Cost£950
Module dates
Modules 1 and 2
Immediate online access to self-paced learning.
Module 3
Next live online sessions: 22 October and 29 October 2025 (9:00 - 14:00)
Please note: both Module 3 dates must be attended. Bookings will automatically be enrolled on the next available live online session. The option to change to a later date is available after booking is completed.
Concessions available
Cranfield alumni can claim a 20% discount via this link.
Who is this for?
All those who have an interest in leadership theory, practice and behaviours.
Programme impacts
- Develop and expand your leadership capabilities with greater insight and awareness.
- Reflect on your leadership journey and assess your own leadership qualities, styles, networks, and practices.
- Establish a comprehensive knowledge of the theories, paradigms and concepts of leadership, and their application in organisations.
- Understand to what extent leadership is dependent on the specific situation or context.
- Recognise the tensions and trade-offs involved in leadership work, and how leadership approaches differ dependent on organisations challenges.
- Evaluate the importance of ethical leadership and how leaders manage change.
- Identify and examine the leadership practices required for complex organisations.
Programme structure
This course includes 3 modules:
- Modules 1 and 2 are online and self-paced, so you choose where and when you learn.
- Module 3 is live online with peers and Cranfield faculty to embed your knowledge and learnings.
What you'll learn
Module one – Leadership theories and application
Module two – Leadership in context
Module three – Leadership in action
Digital Badges and Certificate
On completion of each module, you will be issued with a digital badge that can be displayed on your professional profiles, serving as compelling evidence of your expertise and commitment to staying at the forefront of business and management knowledge.
On successful submission of the final assignment you will receive a certificate of achievement.
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Next steps
Our team of executive development experts will be happy to talk to you about your development needs, please email us or call +44 (0)1234 754500.
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