Courses and resources

The current Aspirational Managers Programme (2012/13) is now full but applications for the next cohort will be accepted throughout the year.

The programme is run once a year beginning in April.

Please see the AMP website for information on how to apply - http://www.exeter.ac.uk/staff/development/manage/aspirational/.

Who is it for?

Anyone who wishes to develop management skills and understanding in preparation for taking on a management role or considering developing their career in this direction.

What is it about?

The programme runs for 12 months, during which time you will have the chance to develop the broad range of fundamental skills, knowledge and understanding that are expected of managers, working not only in the University of Exeter but in any management role.

This is achieved by attending both mandatory and a selection of learning opportunities which are monitored and reflected upon through a CPD Log.

During the year you will also undertake the ILM Award in Team Leading and successful completion of the AMP programme will give you a comprehensive CPD record and certificates that demonstrate your achievements as an aspirational manager.

What will I get out of it?

At the end of the 12 months you will have developed a wide range of skills, knowledge and understanding in the following areas: coaching skills; managing excellent customer service; business writing; effective meetings; giving presentations, leading teams.

If you complete all the learning, can demonstrate (through reflective practice) suitable development and meet all the ILM assessment criteria you will receive a comprehensive AMP Certificate of Achievement and a nationally recognised ILM Award in Team Leading.

Course overview:

The 12 months are planned and scheduled as a calendar each year.

Is there anything I need to do before attending?

Delegates must have full agreement of their Manager to take part in all the scheduled learning.

Do I get a qualification?

Yes, as detailed above.

Previous attendees said:

"Brilliant! Helped me get my new job".

"never sat down and thought so much about what I've learned - it's been really useful".

"Challenging, supportive, incredibly useful".

Learning provider:

This course is administered by Staff Learning & Development, please contact sld@exeter.ac.uk for any queries.