The Level 4 Diploma in School Business Management aims to provide learners who are new or aspiring school business management professionals with the knowledge and skills required to progress in their career and on to further study.
The Level 4 Diploma in School Business Management programme is accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).
Participants will be assessed throughout the programme receiving assessment outcomes at the end of each unit they complete.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this programme, you should be able to:
- Manage resources within a school more efficiently, effectively and sensitively
- Have developed your understanding of the purpose of business management in a school context
- Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of business management operations within a school
- Understand the nature of School Business Management.
The units you will study are:
- Operational Leadership in Schools or Trusts
- Finance in Schools or Trusts
- Procurement in Schools or Trusts
- Managing Human Resources in Schools or Trusts
Key Dates
Apply by
- 09.01.2026 for start date of 26.01.2026
- 10.04.2026 for start date of 05.05.2026
- 11.09.2026 for start date of 12.10.2026
