
Course overview
Leading with Purpose: The Sustainable Leadership and Management Programme is a six-week, practice-based course focused on ethical, responsible and sustainable leadership.
The programme combines leadership theory with practical tools aligned to recognised management frameworks. You’ll explore how leadership behaviour shapes culture, sustainability, engagement and long-term organisational impact.
Learners will also complete a DISC behavioural and communication profile and receive a 30-minute one-to-one coaching session to support self-awareness and leadership development.
What will I do?
Over 6 weeks, you’ll take part in interactive sessions that combine discussion, practical activities and reflective learning. The focus is on developing confident, responsible leadership skills that support people, performance and sustainability.
You’ll cover:
- Understanding leadership and management through a sustainability and ethical lens
- Applying values-based leadership, integrity and accountability
- Using inclusive leadership behaviours to support engagement and wellbeing
- Coaching and mentoring to develop confidence, capability and future skills
- Communicating sustainability goals clearly and building trust
- Leading change responsibly and encouraging innovation
- Setting clear sustainability objectives and supporting continuous improvement
- Developing self-awareness through a DISC profile and one-to-one coaching
What’s next?
After completing this programme, you can progress on to a Level 3 or Level 5 CMI or CIPD course to continue your professional development in leadership and management.
Is it for me?
This programme is designed for current and aspiring leaders who want to develop confident, engaged and sustainable teams. It is suitable for middle managers, emerging leaders and professionals with responsibility for people, communication or organisational improvement.
Anyone looking to strengthen their leadership capability and lead with purpose will benefit from this course.
Entry requirements
No experience or qualifications are needed.
Course Highlights
- Learn how to lead with integrity and purpose
- Build inclusive, motivated and sustainable teams
- Develop coaching and communication skills
- Explore responsible and innovative leadership
- Gain practical tools to drive lasting positive change
How will I be assessed?
There are no formal assessments for this programme.
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Santander Funded Places – Terms & Conditions
This course is fully funded by Santander against the following Terms & Conditions:
- Applicants must be a resident of, or working for an organisation based in Milton Keynes
- Evidence of residency and employment in Milton Keynes may be requested, one of the following will be accepted: a driving licence, utilities bill or bank statement
- We reserve the right to terminate this offer without notice
- Places are limited by either exhaustion of the fund available from Santander, or the deadline for course completion
We reserve the right to terminate this offer without notice
Places are limited by either exhaustion of the fund available from Santander, or the deadline for course completion of 31st March 2026
There are no upcoming dates for this course currently. Please check back at a later date.
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