The Level 4 Diploma is aimed at practising School Business Managers (SBMs), or individuals developing into this role, who are currently performing all or part of the SBM role at either senior administrator or management level.

It enables participants to develop their knowledge, understanding, competencies and confidence in the operational aspects of school business leadership and supports them in understanding the local and political context in which they work. It recognises the importance of effective school business management and the contribution this effectiveness can make to the overall success of the school.

The Level 4 Diploma will enable you to:

• extend your knowledge of technical and professional aspects of school business management
• manage resources within your school more efficiently and effectively
• deepen your understanding of school business management in an educational context
• evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of school business management in a specific school setting
• develop your professional competence in relation to the role of the school business manager
• enable you to demonstrate the impact of your professional learning on yourself and on a school setting
• prepare you for further study on the suite of ILM SBM programmes

We offer two study options:

• blended learning, which combines distance learning with face-to-face workshops. Workshops are delivered in Central London locations.
• distance learning

The Level 4 Diploma in School Business Management provides the opportunity to progress on to the Level 5 Diploma in School Business Management or other CPD opportunities. Visit the School Leaders or Coaching and Mentoring pages to find out more.

What is the cost of the Level 4 Diploma in School Business Management programme?

The price you pay includes the ILM registration fee, which will give you free membership to the Institute* and a range of studying member benefits. Membership benefits include access to the LearningZone, the Resource Centre, the Ci Zone and access to Institute events and professional seminars. On successful completion of the programme you will receive an ILM certificate. You may also be eligible to upgrade to become a professional member of the Institute.

*ILM’s partner, the Institute of Leadership & Management, is a specialist membership organisation that raises the professional standards of leaders and managers.

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