From team member to team leader: Team leader training

There are various ways to develop from team member to team leader. Continuing education, further training or leadership training is the classic way to build up leadership skills and prepare for a new role.

Typical training and further education paths are:

• Team leader courses or team leader training courses that teach the basics of leadership, communication and organization
• Federal Diploma of Higher Education, e.g. in the field of management, for a recognized qualification
• Continuing education, further training in management, such as leadership, project management or personnel management courses
• Seminars and short courses to specifically strengthen individual leadership skills
• On-the-job development, e.g. by taking on project or deputy tasks

Many team leader continuing education, further training courses are designed to run alongside your job so that you can stay in your job and gain management experience at the same time.

Conclusion: The path to becoming a team leader involves various levels of further training - from practical courses to federal qualifications. Find out about suitable programs or request non-binding documents to plan your individual career path.