LCAS

London College Of Advanced Studies

Executive Level • University Year 2 Equivalent

Level 5 Courses

Advanced executive qualifications equivalent to the second year of university. Develop strategic leadership capabilities for the most senior positions in care services.

3
Qualifications
6-24
Months Duration
Executive
Level
Advanced
Leadership

Executive Leadership

Level 5 qualifications represent the pinnacle of professional education in health and social care, developing strategic leaders capable of transforming services and managing complex systems.

Strategic Leadership

Executive-level strategic thinking and organisational leadership

Digital Innovation

Leading technological transformation in care environments

Service Commissioning

Advanced commissioning and procurement expertise

System Integration

Managing complex, multi-agency service delivery

Executive-Level Education

Level 5 qualifications are designed for senior executives and strategic leaders who manage complex care systems, drive organisational transformation, and shape the future of care services.

Executive Prerequisites:

  • Level 4 qualification or extensive executive experience
  • 5+ years senior management experience
  • Strategic leadership role with significant responsibilities
  • Complex service management across multiple areas

Perfect for:

  • Executive Directors and Chief Executives
  • Strategic Service Leaders and Area Managers
  • Commissioning Directors and Senior Commissioners
  • Innovation and Transformation Leaders

Available Level 5 Qualifications

These advanced qualifications provide executive-level expertise in digital leadership, commissioning, and strategic management across health and social care services.

HSC-L5-001
Executive Level
12 credits
University Equivalent

Highfield Level 5 Award in Understanding Digital Leadership in Adult Social Care

Cutting-edge qualification focusing on digital transformation and technology leadership in care settings.

Duration: 6-9 months
Mode: Part-time

Strategic Learning Objectives:

  • Master digital transformation strategies in care environments
  • Understand emerging technologies and their care applications
  • Learn data management and digital governance principles
  • Develop skills in leading technological change
  • Build digital literacy across care teams

Advanced Topics:

  • Digital strategy development
  • Emerging care technologies
  • Data governance and security
  • Change management in digital contexts
  • Digital ethics and privacy

Executive Entry Requirements:

  • Level 4 qualification or significant management experience
  • Senior management role in care setting
  • Basic understanding of digital technologies
  • Access to digital systems in workplace

Executive Roles:

Senior care managers
Technology coordinators
Innovation leads
Digital transformation specialists
HSC-L5-002
Executive Level
18 credits
University Equivalent

Highfield Level 5 Certificate in Principles of Commissioning for Wellbeing

Advanced qualification for professionals involved in commissioning health and social care services.

Duration: 9-12 months
Mode: Part-time

Strategic Learning Objectives:

  • Understand commissioning frameworks and processes
  • Learn needs assessment and service design principles
  • Master contract management and procurement
  • Develop quality assurance and monitoring skills
  • Build strategic partnership and collaboration capabilities

Advanced Topics:

  • Commissioning cycle and frameworks
  • Needs assessment and market analysis
  • Service specification and design
  • Contract management and monitoring
  • Partnership working and collaboration

Executive Entry Requirements:

  • Level 4 qualification or extensive senior experience
  • Experience in commissioning or service development
  • Understanding of public sector procurement
  • Access to commissioning activities

Executive Roles:

Commissioning managers
Service development leads
Contract managers
Strategic planners
HSC-L5-003
Executive Level
58 credits
University Equivalent

Highfield Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services

Comprehensive executive-level diploma for senior leaders across health, social care, and children's services.

Duration: 18-24 months
Mode: Part-time

Strategic Learning Objectives:

  • Develop executive leadership and strategic thinking skills
  • Master complex service integration and partnership working
  • Learn advanced financial and resource management
  • Understand multi-agency working and governance
  • Build expertise in service transformation and innovation
  • Develop skills in managing across diverse service areas

Advanced Topics:

  • Executive leadership and governance
  • Strategic planning and implementation
  • Financial management and sustainability
  • Multi-agency partnership working
  • Service transformation and innovation
  • Performance management and quality assurance

Executive Entry Requirements:

  • Level 4 diploma or equivalent senior experience
  • Minimum 5 years senior management experience
  • Executive or strategic leadership responsibilities
  • Multi-service or complex service management experience

Executive Roles:

Executive directors
Senior service managers
Area managers
Strategic leads

Executive Leadership Awaits

Level 5 qualifications represent the highest level of professional education in health and social care. Join the ranks of strategic leaders transforming care services across the UK.