A free, government-funded qualification
Your first step into management.
A free, government-funded Level 2 qualification for adults 19+ in Sunderland earning under £30,000. Your introduction to managing people and getting the best from a team. Five days over three weeks, then it's yours for good.
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Introduction to Management
This course isn't in your area
Introduction to Management runs for Sunderland residents only right now. You've still got options.
This one isn't quite right for you
This course is funded for adults 19 and over. There are other options that may be open to you.
This course might not be the right fit
This funding is for people earning under £30,000 a year. There may be other options that suit you better, so leave your details and we'll see what we can find.
No problem. We'll save you a spot
The 19 June 2026 intake is filling fast. Leave your details and we'll let you know as soon as the next cohort date is confirmed.
From doing the work to managing how it gets done.
Three ways a Level 2 in management pays off.
Get the promotion you've been overlooked for
Supervisor, team leader, shift manager. Employers want proof you can manage people, not just do the job. This is that proof.
Earn more for the work you already do
Managers and team leaders get paid more than the people they manage. A recognised qualification gives you the grounds to ask, and the skills to back it up.
Build a route into management
Level 2 is the first rung. It sets you up for Level 3 and supervisory or management roles in any sector.
A nationally recognised management qualification.
An NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading, recognised by employers across the UK.
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading
Accredited qualification
- check How to lead a team and get the best out of people
- check Giving clear instructions and feedback people actually act on
- check Handling conflict and difficult conversations
- check Planning and organising your team's workload
- check Understanding what's expected of you as a manager
Find out if this course is for you.
Let's check if you're eligible for a nationally recognised qualification, fully funded.
Eligibility: Fully government-funded. To qualify, you must be 19+, live in Sunderland, and earn under £30,000 a year.
We find the course. You just show up.
Government-funded
Funded through the government's adult education budget. No cost to you.
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Your data is handled lawfully and securely.
Fully funded
This course is fully funded. No fees, no hidden costs.
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Your details go to one relevant provider. Nobody else.
Straight answers to
what you're already thinking.
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Is it really free?
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Yes. It's fully funded by the government for eligible adults in Sunderland. No fees, no payment plans, no catch.
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What happens after I apply?
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We pass your details to the course provider. They'll be in touch within one working day to talk through the course and get you set up.
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Can I do this if I'm working?
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Yes, and most people on it are. Introduction to Management runs 9.30am start, 5 days across 3 weeks: 19, 25 and 26 June, then 2 and 3 July. It's built around people who are already in work.
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What if I'm not sure I qualify?
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Apply anyway. The checker on this page is a rough guide. The provider will confirm your eligibility properly before you commit to anything.
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The start date doesn't work for me.
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This cohort starts 19 June 2026. If the dates don't work for you, leave your details and we'll let you know when the next one opens.
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What can this qualification do for me?
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It's a nationally recognised Level 2 credential that proves you can lead a team. Employers recognise it on a CV, and it sets you up to move into supervisory and management roles. Once you've got it, it's yours for life.
Skills that get you hired.
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