Each module of the programme includes a number of assessed assignments associated with it.

There are four types of assessed assignment.

1. Foundation Assignments

These provide a quick check on the learner’s understanding of key ideas in each workbook. There are several Foundation Assignments for each workbook, and the learner must complete them all.

The Foundation Assignments for each module should all be submitted together, as a batch, to the workbook tutor.

2. Applied Assignments

These are more demanding pieces of work. They usually require the learner to apply some of the ideas from the workbook to their own job. One Applied Assignment will probably take as much time to complete as five or six Foundation Assignments. Many of the Applied Assignments are linked to the Management Standards at NVQ Level 4.

There are several Applied Assignments for each workbook. Participants must choose one or two from the selection - depending on the workbook. Normally, participants will complete the Foundation Assignments for the module, and have these returned marked satisfactory, before completing and submitting the Applied Assignment.

3. Management Learning Contracts

A Management Learning Contract (MLC) is a formal, written agreement between a learner, their line manager, and a trainer, setting out what will be learned, how it will be learned, and how that learning will be assessed.

There are two Management Learning Contracts in the Personal Effectiveness module. They should focus on skills and improvements that will help the learner to become a better manager. Many participants have found the MLC’s to be the most rewarding parts of the programme.

4. Learning Review Report

The Learning Review Report is made up of six Reviews. At the end of each module, participants are required to reflect on what they have learned from the module and write an End of Module Review. At the end of the course, they are asked to look back over the whole programme and reflect on what they have learned, and write an End of Course Review. This is the last piece of written work on the programme.

To summarise: in order to complete the programme, participants must complete the following pieces of work to a satisfactory standard:

Module	Foundation Assignments	Applied Assignments	End of Module Review*
Personal Effectiveness	5	1	1
Managing Activities	6	1	1
Managing Information	6	1	1
Managing Finance	6	1	1
Managing People	7	2	1

Two Management Learning Contracts to develop management skills in the workplace (part of Personal Effectiveness)

End of Course Review (part of Personal Effectiveness)

* Note: the End of Module Reviews are technically part of the Personal Effectiveness Module