Something better is coming soon - Planned system downtime from 5pm Thursday 26 March

ETF is creating a new digital experience for the FE and skills workforce, bringing together membership, professional development and sector support in one place. To complete this transition, all ETF online systems will be unavailable from 5pm on Thursday 26 March to Wednesday 1 April.

The ETF Booking system will permanently close on Thursday 26 March. From Wednesday 1 April, MyETF will be your single ETF account and professional body platform to book and access all ETF courses, resources, CPD, and events.

If you are booked on a scheduled online or in-person course during this time, it will still go ahead as planned. All the details will have been emailed to you. Once the new platform is live, we’ll email you with simple steps to set-up and personalise your new MyETF account.

Learn more about what’s coming and read our FAQs

Introducing Leadership (Code: C1853)

Introducing Leadership is an interactive and engaging Professional Development Programme course which combines leadership theory, practical application to real-world challenges and an opportunity to network with other new and aspiring leaders from the sector. This is a 9 hour course comprised of 6 x 90 min modules delivered live online. Delegates will receive an invitation to join ETF's learning platform in advance of the the first session with Zoom joining instructions.

Pricing options

Open Delivery: £445 pp  

In-house delivery: price on request

Please note: bookings will close 7 days prior to the commencement of the course.

Upcoming

Online - April 2026
Date: 17/04/2026
Price: from £445.00
Session 1
Date: 17/04/2026 15:00 - 16:30
Session 2
Date: 24/04/2026 15:00 - 16:30
Session 3
Date: 01/05/2026 15:00 - 16:30
Session 4
Date: 08/05/2026 15:00 - 16:30
Session 5
Date: 15/05/2026 15:00 - 16:30
Session 6
Date: 22/05/2026 15:00 - 16:30
IN HOUSE
Enquire about running this course at your location
No suitable dates or locations? Please register your interest and we will let you know about new events as they are announced.

SET Membership

 

SET members are entitled to an exclusive 10% discount off this ETF professional development course.

Find out more about SET membership on the Society for Education and Training (SET) website.

Who is this for?

This course is designed for:  

  • Individuals currently in teaching, support, or professional services/operational roles who aspire to transition into their first leadership posts or who have been recently appointed.    
  • Professionals who have recently stepped into middle leadership positions and seek structured support to enhance their effectiveness.    
  • Staff preparing for leadership interviews or roles requiring enhanced strategic and team management capabilities.   
  •  Colleges and training providers looking to develop their talent pipeline and improve leadership capacity within their organisations.

Training aim

Module 1: Exploring Leadership and Professional Standards. Introducing the programme, exploring the leadership standards and establishing a reflective, collaborative learning approach. 

Module 2: Foundations of Leadership. Defining key concepts and exploring values associated with middle leadership.

Module 3: Leading and Following: Building Effective Teams. Developing understanding of team dynamics, influence and wellbeing in leadership.

Module 4: Stakeholder Engagement and Leadership Communication. Embedding effective leadership behaviours through communication and collaboration.

Module 5: Leading Strategically and for Quality Improvement. Developing strategic thinking and enhancing quality through effective leadership practices.

Module 6: Future Focus as a Leader. Consolidating learning and identifying priorities for future leadership development.

Outcomes

You will have the knowledge and confidence to:

  • Self-assess areas of leadership and relate these to professional standards for new leaders 
  • Discuss the role of middle leaders and the characteristics of effective leadership 
  • Explore personal values and those belonging to organisations and styles of leadership
  • Analyse strategies for managing others including supporting staff well being and leading with emotional intelligence
  • Stakeholder analysis and effective communication strategies 
  • Techniques for fostering a shared vision and setting expectations for others 
  • Review approaches for quality improvement and innovation including the utilisation of data 
  • Identify strategies for the development of individuals, teams and organisations 
  • Techniques for implementing strategic thinking into operational practice 
  • Apply reflective practice, coaching strategies and action planning for personal professional development  

Length

  9 hours (6 x 90 min modules delivered live online).  

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for this course you will have a role in the FE and Skills sector and are new to leadership or planning to apply for your first leadership role .

Contact us

If this course is not currently available at a suitable date/location, please register your interest and we will let you know about new events as they are announced.

If you have any questions, please contact:

T: 0800 0 831 830
E: enquiries@etfoundation.co.uk