Kaplan Open Learning offers 100% online management courses in partnership with the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM)

LEEDS, ENGLAND, January 23, 2011 (Press-News.org) Kaplan Open Learning have partnered with the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) to bring you a high quality 100% online distance learning qualification in Management. ILM professional courses are specifically geared to give practising or aspiring middle managers a solid foundation in the formal development of their career. The Institute of Leadership and Management Level 5 qualification in Management from Kaplan Open Learning develops a range of core management skills including: decision-making, team leadership, project management, information management, customer relations, innovation, change and much more.

The ILM qualification is 'nested' to encourage further development as students can progress using credits from the previous award, which will contribute towards a higher award. The Level 5 qualifications available include an Award, Certificate and Diploma and Kaplan offer students the opportunity to progress through these levels, according to their needs and ability.

100% Online Learning Environment

The ILM qualifications offer people the chance to boost their career progression and opportunity, which is even more vital during the current period of economic instability where people are insecure about their job prospects.

Philip McGuin of Kaplan Open Learning says: "When you study for an ILM qualification with Kaplan Open Learning, we bring together like-minded professionals in our unique 100% online learning environment. All of your project work, discussions, assessments and assignments take place in an online environment. The classroom is always open and you don't need to synchronise your study with anyone else. You can study whenever and wherever you want without compromising your work and personal commitments."

Depending on the qualification, the courses can be completed in as little as 3 months and students get access to podcasts, workbooks, workshops and synchronous assessments, as well as 24/7 access to the Institute of Leadership and Management resources centre which contains CD-ROM material, publications, e-journals and book loans.

Visit http://www.kaplanopenlearning.org.uk/institute-leadership-management.html for more information.

About Kaplan Open Learning

Kaplan Open Learning offers a range of distance learning degree and online management courses in Leadership, Business, Marketing, Management and Sales as well as Criminal Justice to both UK and international students. Our online delivery structure provides you with all the benefits of distance learning with none of the drawbacks. We provide you with pro-active tutor interaction and a rich learning environment which is "real-time," utilising the latest internet technology and features and providing you with the flexibility to study from anywhere: work, home or on the move.

For more information and hi-res images, please contact:

Philip McGuin,
Kaplan Open Learning
0113 388 8867
philip.mcguin@kaplanopenlearning.org.uk

About the Institute of Leadership and Management

The Institute of Leadership and Management offers the widest range of Leadership and Management qualifications in the UK. ILM qualifications cover all aspects of Leadership and Management, along with specialist programmes in Coaching and Mentoring, HR and enterprise. The ILM have registered approximately 90,000 students for an ILM qualification, enabling them to gain crucial skills and knowledge to improve their performance at work.
For more information about the ILM go to http://www.i-l-m.com