CMI Level 5 Management And Leadership

Completely online, self-study essential training for mid-level leadership professionals

These CMI Level 5 qualifications are designed for practising middle managers and leaders at operations, division, departmental or specialist level, who are typically accountable to a senior manager or business owner. The primary role of a practising or aspiring manager and leader is to lead and manage individuals and teams to deliver the aims and objectives in line with the organisational strategy.

Available in four qualification options:

You can study for the CMI Level 5 Management and Leadership qualification in four different options: Award (1 unit), Certificate (2 units), Diploma (6 units), and Extended Diploma (9 units).

Each unit approximately takes two months to complete, and your choice is dependant on your specific career goals, timelines and availability to study.

All our courses include study materials, personal tutor support, assessments and affiliate membership of the CMI until course completion.

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Is CMI Level 5 qualification for you?

These CMI Level 5 qualifications are designed for practising middle managers and leaders at operations, division, departmental or specialist level, who are typically accountable to a senior manager or business owner. The primary role of a practising or aspiring manager and leader is to lead and manage individuals and teams to deliver the aims and objectives in line with the organisational strategy.

What are the benefits:

  • With the CMI Level 5 Management and Leadership course, you will explore all the fundamental management theories and models, and improve your practical management skills
  • Develop an in-depth understanding of process and staff management
  • Build your problem-solving skills and be enabled to apply them directly in your workplace, benefiting your organisation
  • This course will demonstrate to your employer that you are proficient in current management practices and your commitment to professional development, improving your chances of rapid career progression
  • Use your manager training to progress onto higher levels of study, such as BA (Hons) top up course

About this qualification:

The Diploma level of this Level 5 course in Management and Leadership is the benchmark qualification for full CMI membership, making you eligible for Chartered Manager status CMgr.

The RQF Level 5 is regarded in academic terms as being equivalent to a Foundation Degree and Higher National Diploma (HND)

Our online management courses are accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

Nationally recognised: all credits earned are transferable to other university or college programmes within a similar discipline

Course content overview:

Units of study in each of the qualification options

Approximate duration of each unit is two months, you can complete each unit faster or slower depending on your availability to study and learning style.

CMI Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership:
501 Principles of Management and Leadership in an Organisational Context (TUT 62)

CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership:
501 Principles of Management and Leadership in an Organisational Context (TUT 62)
502 Developing, Managing and Leading Individuals and Teams to Achieve Success (TUT 60)

CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership:
501 Principles of Management and Leadership in an Organisational Context (TUT 62)
502 Developing, Managing and Leading Individuals and Teams to Achieve Success (TUT 60)
510 Managing Conflict (TUT 50)
514 Managing Change (TUT 43)
518 Managing Risk (TUT 53)
524 Conducting a Management Project (TUT 100)

CMI Level 5 Extended Diploma in Management and Leadership:
501 Principles of Management and Leadership in an Organisational Context (TUT 62)
502 Developing, Managing and Leading Individuals and Teams to Achieve Success (TUT 60)
506 Managing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (TUT 41)
510 Managing Conflict (TUT 50)
514 Managing Change (TUT 43)
518 Managing Risk (TUT 53)
520 Managing Finance (TUT 56)
524 Conducting a Management Project (TUT 100)
608 Strategic Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability (TUT 60)

Student support services:

How will you study and how we will support you

  • Our online CMI Level 5 Management and Leadership courses are self-study courses with dedicated support from CMI-approved tutors
  • All courses are delivered via Moodle our online Learning Platform, and in collaboration with the CMI and Management Direct
  • All our course materials are available online and can be accessed 24/7
  • Your dedicated tutor is available by phone and the online learning system to provide support and assistance with assignments and study materials
  • Our admin team are available during office hours to assist with any issues or concerns during your course
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Chartered Manager (CMgr)

Do you strive for excellence?
Do you deliver positive results for your business?
Do you want to be professionally recognised?

By being awarded the Chartered Manager Award (CMgr) and becoming a Chartered Manager, you’ll join an internationally recognised community of high-performing professional leaders. It is the highest status that can be achieved in the Management and Leadership Profession. Being backed by Royal Charter, the CMI is the only awarding body able to award this status.

We can help you Fast-Track your process to achieve the Chartered Manager Status (CMgr) or the Foundation Chartered Manager status (fCMgr).

Ready to begin?

Four qualification options for the CMI Level 5 Management and Leadership course

You must be 19+ years old and working as a Manager or similar to apply for this course.

CMI Level 5 Award Management and Leadership

Units:Time: approx 8 weeks per unit

£270.00 full course price and a £156.00 Registration Fee

CMI Level 5 Certificate Management and Leadership

Units: 2 Time: approx 8 weeks per unit

£486.00 full course price and a £222.00 Registration Fee

CMI Level 5 Diploma Management and Leadership

Units: 6 Time: approx 8 weeks per unit

£1,314.00 full course price and a £288.00 Registration Fee

CMI Level 5 Extended Diploma Management and Leadership

Units: 9  Time: approx 8 weeks per unit

£1,773.00 full course price and a £360.00 Registration Fee

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