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AoC Early Career and Experienced Managers' Programme

Middle leaders play a critical role in delivering quality education but many step into these roles without the structured support they need.

This programme develops confident, capable middle managers at every stage of their career. Shaped by sector insights, including recent AoC research, and designed with experienced FE trainers, it provides a practical and affordable approach to leadership development.

Develop Confident, High-Impact Middle Leaders in Your College

The programme consists of three core modules and is designed for middle managers, both new and experienced, to develop their skills and competencies.

Module one: The critically reflective manager
Module two: Managing people and performance
Module three: Resilience and wellbeing

In addition to the core units, we have four optional modules which colleges can choose to add on to their programme.

Who is this programme for?

New and aspiring middle managers
Experienced middle leaders looking to strengthen their impact
Programme managers
Heads of department
Curriculum leads

What you’ll gain:

Train multiple staff cost-effectively while building a shared leadership culture
Create space for collaboration, peer learning, and real-world problem solving
Tailor the programme to your college’s priorities with a flexible “pick and mix” structure
Offer accessible learning through both virtual and in-person delivery

Attracting, sustaining and developing middle leaders in English Further Education

Read the report here

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Ready to develop your middle leaders? Get in touch

If you’d like to learn more discuss the programme in more detail then get in touch with our training team by emailing training@aoc.co.uk or fill in the form below.

Alternatively, contact the programme organiser on 0207 034 9928