Level 5 Award in Understanding Digital Leadership in Adult Social Care (RQF)
A focused leadership award for care managers ready to lead digital transformation — understand technology and data, implement digital change, and drive learning and improvement across your service.
- Duration
- Complete within 18 months
- Entry
- Adult social care leadership role
- Fee
- £649
About this qualification
A focused leadership award for care managers ready to lead digital transformation — understand technology and data, implement digital change, and drive learning and improvement across your service. Lead digital change across your care service. The programme combines weekly live tutor-led sessions, dedicated assessor support and workplace-based assessment, so you can qualify while you continue to work.
This is a RQF qualification on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) — nationally recognised and regulated by Ofqual.
Who it's for
- Registered and deputy managers leading adult care services
- Care managers responsible for digital transformation
- Senior leaders preparing to lead change and improvement
- Anyone in adult social care leadership wanting a focused, recognised award
What's covered
3 unitsTap a unit to see what you'll learn.
This is the RQF core plus the most commonly chosen optional units. Your exact unit pathway is agreed with your assessor at induction, and the full specification is available on request.
Assessment in your workplace
This is a work-based qualification, so your evidence is gathered in your real care role — not in an exam hall. Your assessor will arrange:
- Project work (required) — a real digital leadership project in your service
- Professional discussion with your assessor
- Recorded professional Q&A
- Witness statements from your manager or colleagues
- Work products — digital plans, dashboards and change proposals
- Written assignments with mentor guidance
What's included
Everything you need to qualify is included in the course fee — no surprise extras for tutor time, marking or your learning resources.
- Tutor-led, project-based award
- Up to 18 months to complete
- Weekly live tutor-led sessions
- 1-to-1 mentor appointments
- Monthly live group sessions
- Bespoke learning management system
- Practical apps and tools for your service
- Workplace-based assessment around a real project
Fees and payment
£649
Instalments available
Pay in full: £649 one-off — with the same tutor, assessor and marking support.
Pay £649 in full or spread the cost with an instalment plan agreed with our admissions team. Employers in England may be able to access LDSS funding for this qualification.
Awarding body registration: if you pay in full you'll be registered within two weeks. On a payment plan you're registered once at least two monthly payments have been made, and you'll receive an email confirmation.
Intake dates
Ongoing enrolment
Start when you're ready
Places are limited so every learner gets dedicated tutor and assessor support.
Frequently asked questions
Care managers and senior leaders who are responsible for digital change in their service and want a recognised, focused qualification.
Apply for the Level 5 Award in Understanding Digital Leadership in Adult Social Care (RQF)
Complete the application and our admissions team will be in touch with the next steps — usually within two working days.