CMI Level 5 Certificate in Principles of Management Consulting
Formalise or develop your management consulting activities.
This CMI Level 5 qualification is designed for individuals wishing to develop their professional consultancy abilities, and who will have the knowledge, skills and behaviours to drive consultancy activities in a consulting capacity. The qualifications have been designed for Professional Consultants practising or aspiring Management Consultants to gain understanding of Management Consulting and mechanisms for its delivery.

Who should take this course
The CMI Level 5 Principles of Management Consulting qualifications are designed for practising or aspiring management consultants to understand and formalise the benefits of management consulting, the relationships involved in the delivery of assignments and the impact of ethics, values and governance as well as understanding the principles for delivering consulting which are tailored to client needs.
Course duration
This course provides a broad base of knowledge and skills consisting of two units and typically takes between two and four months to complete. You can complete each unit faster or slower depending on your availability to study and learning style.
Progression opportunities
Learners may wish to further their ongoing personal and professional development by accessing other CMI qualifications, such as the CMI Level 5 qualifications in Management and Leadership.
Learners completing this qualification may also wish to progress onto the Chartered Management Consultant (ChMC) Award.
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Course content
Learners must complete two units to a minimum of 140 TUT hours to achieve this qualification. The minimum GLH is 38 hours, with 14 credits.
Units included in this course:

540 Principles of Management Consulting (TUT80)
Effective management consulting provides clients with objective and independent expertise, advice and guidance. It can prepare individuals and organisations to plan for the future, navigate change, operate efficiently, harness new technologies and develop workforce capability. The aim of the unit is to equip Learners with an in-depth understanding of management consulting and mechanisms for its delivery. Learners will consider the benefits of management consulting, the relationships involved in the delivery of assignments and the impact of ethics, values and governance on the work they do. On successful completion of the unit, consultants will understand the principles for delivering consulting which are tailored to client needs.
543 Principles of Management & Leadership in Management Consulting (TUT 70)
One of the foundations of management consulting is the ability of consultants to manage and lead individuals and teams with expertise. The aim of this unit is to enable Learners to develop an in-depth understanding of the different aspects of management and leadership in the management consulting role. Learners will explore the importance of leading self and benefits of Thought Leadership. Finally, Learners will evaluate a range of management and leadership models and approaches, which, when used effectively, will enhance their ability to consult with impact.
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Why would you want to pay One unit at a time vs Paying monthly?
This will depend on your specific requirement and how you plan to study, preference on payment schedule and availability of funds.
For example: If you prefer to pay a lower amount every month – a monthly subscription option will work better. Pay one unit at a time works well for those who wish to just purchase the first unit and take their time completing it, which could take a couple of months or more for some users. In this scenario your next payment will be in a couple of months rather than monthly, but the payments are larger. If you have any further questions please reach out to one of our course specialists here.
Other options for Level 5 Principles of Management Consulting
You can also achieve a Level 5 Qualification in Principles of Management Consulting by completing an Award level course. The qualification is the same, the durations and depth of knowledge depends on the amount of units you are committed to complete, ie Award – 1 unit, Certificate – 2 units. More information on both options for this Level 5 Management Consulting qualification available here.
If your goal to progress onto further study or higher level, you may want to opt for a Certificate, however if you are looking for a quick certificate to get a promotion, you may achieve your goal faster and cheaper. Please chat to one of our course specialists or complete a career assessment form if you would like more assistance when choosing which course will be most suitable for your specific requirements.
You must be 19+ years old and working as a Manager or similar and have sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and assessment to apply for this course.
CMI Level 5 Award Principles of Management Consulting
Units: 1 Time: approx 8 weeks per unit

