CMI Level 5 Diploma in Leadership Management

Get ahead and study online for you CMI level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for authoritative qualifications approved by the Chartered Management Institute

Our Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership lets you strengthen and develop your knowledge of middle management by focusing on specific management areas that are applicable to your job.

Maximum flexibility: Study online, with full Skills Coach support as and when you need it.

Overview

  • Qualification: Level 5 Award in management and leadership (QCF)
  • Award body: Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
  • Requirements: You must complete any Study Unit to make 6+ credits
  • Course delivery: Distance Learning
  • Course Materials: All required reading is available within KBManage platform
  • Candidate: The course is designed for practising middle managers and those aspiring to senior management
  • Start Date: Flexible

This Level 5 award in Management and Leadership is designed for practising middle managers and those aspiring to senior management who want to develop their core management skills such as managing resources, recruitment and information management. These qualifications focus on the personal development of the individual learner’s management capabilities and competencies.

Progression to Chartered Manager

Experienced managers that hold CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management & Leadership or Level 7 Strategic Diploma in Management & Leadership have the opportunity to become a Chartered Manager via the exemption route.

Entry criteria:

  • Minimum of 3 years management experience
  • CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management & Leadership or above

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All course content is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute and all delegates receive a KnowledgeBrief Certificate which includes CPD hours.

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