CMI Bitesize courses
Practical and completely online learning experience. High impact, micro-learning for maximum output
CMI Bitesize is here to cater to your development needs, without the commitment of a traditional qualification. Covering a range of topics that managers desire for their employees, CMI Bitesize will deliver short and sharp, yet high-quality content and training. Learn in your own time and start your journey towards Chartered Manager Status by achieving Foundation Chartered Manager upon completion of three CMI Bitesize topics.
Are CMI Bitesize programmes for you?
Aimed at aspiring or practicing middle managers with six areas of specialisation in some of the most relevant subjects today
Offering short but substantial content, CMI Bitesize is here to cater to your development needs, without the commitment of a traditional qualification. Covering a range of specific topics and themes that managers and leaders desire for their employees, CMI Bitesize will deliver short and sharp, yet high-quality content and training.
Learn in your own time and at your own pace, and start your journey towards Chartered Manager Status by achieving Foundation Chartered Manager Status upon completion of three CMI Bitesize programmes.
- Learn at a pace to suit you
- Buy one programme at a time
- Each programme £179
- £58 discount when buying 3 or more
- Includes 3 months CMI Membership
- Suitable for all levels
- Top-up to full qualification
- Pathway to fCMgr
About CMI Bitesize
Topics consist of three programmes and are designed to equip learners with the skills and knowledge they need to support them in a current role and in career progression. Mapped against the CMI Professional Standards and Level 5 qualification learning outcomes, this mix of practical tools, case studies, checklists, videos and real world insights will give learners a better understanding of the topic.
Aligned to key Management and Leadership topics relevant in today’s world.
Each topic includes 3 programmes, that can be completed individually or together. On completion of each programme learners will receive a CMI Certificate of Achievement that evidences their Continuing Professional Development.
Benefits to learners:
- Bitesize courses are available on any type of device – whenever, wherever
- Completely flexible to suit your own needs
- Certificate of Recognition on completion to showcase your skills
- Three months CMI Membership included – access CMI’s exclusive benefits and resources
- Eligible for Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr)
- Opportunity to ‘top-up’ to Level 5 qualification in Management and Leadership
Benefits to organisations:
- Ready-made programmes, delivered standalone or as part of a wider programme
- Addresses topical Management & Leadership challenges and skills for the future
- Caters to the growing demand for micro-learning
- Aligned to our Professional Standard and Level 5 qualifications
- Access CMI’s full suite of resources, such as ManagementDirect
CMI Bitesize Topics
Six available topics, each consisting of 3 programmes that can be purchases and completed on their own or together.
Using research, insight and reflecting the CMI Professional Standards, these engaging topics have been designed with you in mind and are a reflection of the key skills employers need to help upskill their workforce.
Managing Change
Choose one of the following three programmes to complete over 3 months.
Each programme is £179 (£58 discount when buying 3 together – use code 3XBITE at checkout):
Programme 1: Why Change Happens?
This programme aims to give you, the learner, a deeper understanding of how to approach, discuss and action changes in your work environment.
Programme 2: Approaches to Change?
This programme will outline several of the various models of change management available, talk through the steps and give a thorough understanding of how these models can be used to understand your own situation.
Programme 3: Initiating and Planning Change
This programme aims to outline the practical approaches to initiate, plan and manage change in your organisation.
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managing change
Evaluate types of and reasons for change and apply theoretical models for its management.
Managing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Choose one of the following three programmes to complete over 3 months.
Each programme is £179 (£58 discount when buying 3 together – use code 3XBITE at checkout):
Programme 1: Legal & Organisational Approaches
This programme aims to give you, the learner, a deeper understanding of the impact of legislative requirements, justify the business case and approaches to promoting ED&I.
Programme 2: Role and Responsibilities of a Manager
This programme is designed to enable you to gain an awareness of what is expected of managers in terms of workplace ED&I.
Programme 3: Develop and Implement Plans and Reports
This programme aims to outline the practical approaches to develop and implement plans and reports to support ED&I within an organisation.
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managing EDI
Understand the business case and manager’s role in creating inclusive cultures.
Leading in a digital age
Choose one of the following three programmes to complete over 3 months.
Each programme is £179 (£58 discount when buying 3 together – use code 3XBITE at checkout):
Programme 1: Approaches to Managing and Leading Teams in a Digital Age
The aim of this programme is to equip managers with an understanding of the practical approaches to leading and managing teams effectively in a digital age.
Programme 2: Equipping High Performing Teams with the Right Skills and Experience
The aim of this programme is to explore different skills and experiences often found in high performing teams, establishing how capabilities can be assessed and the different learning and development activities we can undertake to build successful teams.
Programme 3: Managing and Leading Hybrid Teams
The aim of this programme is to equip managers with an understanding of the practical steps required to monitor and meet the challenges of managing and leading hybrid teams.
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leadership in digital age
A detailed overview of the theoretical and practical approaches to leading teams effectively.
Conflict Resolution
Choose one of the following three programmes to complete over 3 months.
Each programme is £179 (£58 discount when buying 3 together – use code 3XBITE at checkout):
Programme 1: What is Conflict?
This programme will equip the learner to understand the types and causes, stages and impact of conflict within an organisation, so that you can identify the best way to approach a scenario when it arises.
Programme 2: Resolving Conflict in the Workplace
In this programme, we will be exploiting how to investigate and resolve conflict in the workplace – from formal to informal methods, and what to do if conflict cannot be resolved.
Programme 3: Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours for Managing Conflict
This programme aims to outline the key knowledge and skills you may need in the workplace to overcome conflict.
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conflict resolution
Recognise the strategies to manage conflict, find creative solutions and feel confident when making difficult decisions.
Data Driven Decision Making
With data and information volumes increasing at unprecedented levels, the ability to interpret, use and harness ‘Big Data’ can become an organisational challenge. The aim of this series is to equip the learner with an understanding of the purpose and practices of interpreting, managing and presenting business data to inform decision making.
Choose one of the following three programmes to complete over 3 months.
Each programme is £179 (£58 discount when buying 3 together – use code 3XBITE at checkout):
- The Use of Data and Information in Decision Making
- Interpret Data and Information to Support Decision Making
- Present data and Information Used for Decision Making
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Data driven decisions
Understand the purpose and practices of interpreting, managing and presenting business data.
Project Management
The ability to manage projects is a vital skill for all managers. Focussing on the knowledge and skills required to manage projects successfully and overcome problems and challenges, this series supports the learner to evaluate the methods and tools for planning tasks and activities, build stakeholder relationships, manage resources and risk, monitor progress and report on outcomes.
Choose one of the following three programmes to complete over 3 months.
Each programme is £179 (£58 discount when buying 3 together – use code 3XBITE at checkout):
- Understand the Role of Projects in Delivering Organisational Strategy
- Processes for Initiating, Planning and Managing Projects
Understand the Factors which - Contribute to Effective Project Management
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project management
Methods for planning tasks, implementing and managing activities and effective reporting.
