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CMI Level 3 Certificate in First Line Management and Leadership
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Price
£561 inc VAT
Or £62.33/mo. for 9 months...
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Finance and funding options are available upon request.
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Finance and funding options are available upon request.
Study method
Online
Course format
Reading material - article/plain text
Duration
3 months · Self-paced
Access to content
Access until course completion
Qualification
Level 3 Certificate
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Certificates
  • CMI Level 3 certification - Free
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  • Tutor is available to students
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Overview

The CMI Level 3 Certificate in First Line Management and Leadership is designed for practising or aspiring first line managers, team leaders and supervisors who want to develop the essential skills to lead people, deliver results, and support organisational success.

This flexible, online programme helps you build confidence and competence in areas such as communication, problem solving, managing change, and motivating teams. It provides a practical introduction to management, mapped against the CMI Professional Standards and the Team Leader/Supervisor apprenticeship framework, giving you knowledge you can immediately apply in your workplace.

On completion, you’ll gain a nationally recognised qualification and eligibility for Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) status, marking the first step toward becoming a Chartered Manager.

Qualification

Level 3 Certificate

Regulated by Ofqual

Certificates

CMI Level 3 certification

Digital certificate - Included

CMI issues certification via email upon successful completion of the programme.

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Description

The Certificate requires a minimum of two units (130 Total Qualification Time / 55 Guided Learning Hours / 13 credits), giving learners a strong foundation in management and leadership practice.

You can tailor your learning by selecting units relevant to your role. Core topics include:

  • Organisational Awareness for First Line Managers – understanding structures, culture, values, ethics, and how managers contribute to success.

  • Approaches to Managing and Leading People and Teams – leadership styles, motivation, equity and inclusion, and building high-performing teams.

  • Stakeholder Communication – how to communicate effectively and build collaborative relationships.

  • Delivering Operational Activities – planning, resource allocation, risk management, and quality assurance.

  • Managing Problems and Decision Making – tools and techniques to solve issues and make sound decisions.

  • Contributing to Change and Projects – supporting change initiatives and project delivery.

Assignments are work-based and practical, ensuring your study directly supports your current or future role. Assessment is pass/refer, with supportive feedback to help you succeed.

Who is this course for?

This qualification is ideal for:

  • Team leaders, supervisors or shift managers seeking to formalise and enhance their management skills.

  • Aspiring managers who want to step up into a leadership role.

  • Employees in any sector (private, public, third sector, or voluntary) who are expected to lead people and deliver outcomes.

  • Individuals looking to strengthen their CV and progress to higher-level qualifications such as the CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership.

Requirements

  • Learners must be aged 16 or above.

  • No formal qualifications are required, but you should be in (or working towards) a role with supervisory or team leadership responsibility.

  • You will need sufficient English language skills to complete written assignments.

Career path

Successful learners can progress into roles such as:

  • Team Leader

  • Supervisor

  • Project Officer

  • Shift Manager

  • Foreperson

You can also continue your professional development with higher-level CMI qualifications and work towards Chartered Manager status.

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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