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DIPLOMA IN MARITIME MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP Developing knowledge and skills for existing and aspiring managers to build competence and progress in management Assessed and roles in the shipping industry. Awarded by DIPLOMA IN MARITIME MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP ABOUT THIS COURSE The ever-increasing focus on the human element Course highlights: in the maritime sector has raised awareness of • Delivered by experts in the need to improve management and leadership the field – Course Director: skills for both sea and shore-based staff. The Darren West Diploma in Maritime Management and Leadership • Duration: 12 Months is a professional development course which aids existing and aspiring managers to develop requisite • Delivery: Distance Learning management skills by exploring, learning and then • Awards: applying best practices. This will ensure they, and North Kent College and Lloyd’s their teams, develop and respond positively. Maritime Academy Diploma: Satisfactorily passing all the assessments will result in the award The Diploma introduces the student to the principles of of a Diploma. Participants are either awarded a pass, merit or distinction depending on the level of their achievement. leadership and management through the tools of self- North Kent College and Lloyd’s assessment and reflective practice, whilst considering Maritime Academy Certificate: theoretical aspects of corporate culture and comparing If you are unable to complete the course, you may be awarded a a students’ own experience of management, leadership certificate acknowledging the assessments you have passed. and organisation dynamics. The course also examines how the relationship between planning and project Ideal for: management are interwoven with the need for effective and appropriate leadership and management skills. The course is ideal for anyone seeking a thorough grounding in methodologies, concepts, tools, At the end of the course students will be better techniques, strategies and practical skills that prepared to manage themselves, individuals and contribute to effective leadership and management teams, setting appropriate targets and facilitating which whilst creating an understanding of how effective working practices. This will enhance effective management can lead to better personal employability and earnings potential and ideal for and team performance. This includes both seagoing aspiring, supervisory or first line managers. and shore-based staff, and is especially relevant for If you’re an existing manager who could benefit from anyone looking to transition their role from operations developing a higher level of management skills, or an to managerial, and especially from afloat to an office aspiring manager this is the course that can help boost environment. your future potential. At the end of the course you The course is ideal for all managers and future mangers will be better prepared to manage yourself, individuals in the maritime industry including: and teams, setting appropriate targets and facilitating • Seagoing ship’s officers and masters effective working practices. Feedback from former students has stated the course subsequently enhanced • Role specialists including crew management their employability and earnings potential, especially executives, surveyors, marine superintendents, from aspiring, supervisory or first line managers. supervisors in port operations and support staff • Shore-based heads and managers • Employees in administration, technical, operations and commercial roles • Trainee managers and supervisors in first-level management roles seeking career enhancement www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/mml | [email protected] | UK +44 (0)20 7017 4483 2 DIPLOMA IN MARITIME MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP OUTCOMES What You Will Learn: 1. Analyse, interpret and evaluate concepts and JOIN THE theories in leadership and management. 2. Understand the vocabulary of management accounting and interpret financial information. 3. Discuss and apply effective leadership and management techniques to yourself, COMMUNITY! individuals and teams in the workplace. 4. Discuss the tools/techniques required to translate Get up to date with industry content, news and insights and learn more strategic vision to executable management process about our Distance Learning and the leadership required to achieve success. Courses, Events and Seminars! 5. Apply management and leadership best-practices to different situations, in Search for "Lloyd's Maritime Academy" particular the maritime environment. in the following Social Media Channels: 6. Analyse and adapt existing effective Leadership and Management techniques in an increasingly automated environment. @LMA_DL WHY NOT STUDY WITH A COLLEAGUE? GROUP BOOKINGS MAY QUALIFY FOR A DISCOUNTED ENROLMENT FEE. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE. www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/mml | [email protected] | UK +44 (0)20 7017 4483 3 DIPLOMA IN MARITIME MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP COURSE LEADERS Darren West Darren was a Warfare Officer in the Royal Navy for 21 years which included conducting bridge watchkeeping, seamanship, diving, warfare operations, administration, executive and command roles. In January 2015 he joined Warsash Maritime Academy (Solent University) as a Senior Lecturer and Course Leader in Maritime Management. During this period, he was awarded an MSc with distinction in Leadership and Management for his project entitled ‘Leadership and Management of Seafarers during the transition from manned to unmanned ships’. Darren moved to Florida in September 2017 to work with his US wife in property development management. Having successfully achieved most of the associated project management during the COVID-19 pandemic, he is now turning his attention back to academia and maritime management as the industry transitions into a post-pandemic future. Before moving to the US, Darren was a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership and Management, a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a member of the Institute of Maritime Engineering, Science and Technology. How You Will Learn: The course is delivered by distance learning, with access to online forums. To support you during your studies the course director is available to help with any subject and assessment issues via the online forum or by email. www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/mml | [email protected] | UK +44 (0)20 7017 4483 4 KEY INFORMATION When does it start and how long is the course? The course is 12 months long and the modules are released online, one every month. Please go online to see the next available start date. What are the entry requirements? A-Level standard or equivalent (High School); or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent; or no formal qualifications but participants who can demonstrate a number of years of relevant industry experience are welcome to apply: Participants will also need to provide a scanned copy of their passport page showing the photo for ID purposes. This can be uploaded to the online application form or emailed to Lloyd’s Maritime Academy at [email protected] How is the course assessed? Written assignments are submitted online and written feedback is provided by the marker. How much does it cost? Please go online to www.lloydsmaritimeacademy. com/mml and see the Fees page for full details. An interest-free instalment plan is available. Please contact us for more details. www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/mml | [email protected] | UK +44 (0)20 7017 4483 5 DIPLOMA IN MARITIME MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP SYLLABUS INTRODUCTION TO MARITIME UNDERSTANDING AND BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT AND MANAGING FINANCES IN LEADERSHIP A MARITIME BUSINESS Module 1 Module 2 This first module sets the environment in which Management in a commercial organisation the principles of management and leadership requires an understanding of financial terms are to be applied. It introduces the variety and tools. This module introduces the non- of regulatory bodies and the roles required accountant to the financial aspects of company within the associated organisations and management and provides the knowledge companies that both ensure compliance and to understand the associated vocabulary. facilitate the efficient running of the industry. Learning Outcomes: Learning Outcomes: • Interpret a balance sheet. • Describe the difference between a • Understand a Profit and Loss statement. leader and a manager and apply to • Demonstrate how budgets and stakeholders in the maritime domain. budgetary control are used. • Articulate the principles of • Apply ratio analysis appropriately. management and leadership • Demonstrate initial self-assessment Indicative Structure: of own leadership style(s) and • Finance in a Maritime Business management capabilities • Management Accounting Indicative Structure: • Budgeting and Budgetary Control • Introduction to the Course • Working Capital Control • Introduction to the Module • Capital Project Appraisal • The Role of Managers and Leaders • Ratio Analysis • The Roles and Responsibilities of Industry Actors/Stakeholders - Flag, Class, Surveyors, Superintendents, etc. - Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) - Organisation Safety and Security • Theory and Principles of Management and Leadership • Types of Management Roles - Types/Styles of Leadership www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/mml | [email protected] | UK +44 (0)20 7017 4483 6 DIPLOMA IN MARITIME MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP SYLLABUS MANAGING YOURSELF AND DEVELOPING AS A MANAGER Module 3 Self-awareness is central to developing Indicative Structure: effective