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CMI Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership
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Online course with study materials, tutor support and CMI certification included

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£660 inc VAT
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Study method
Online
Duration
3 months · Self-paced
Access to content
Access until course completion
Qualification
Level 5 Award
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CPD
40 CPD hours / points
CPD What's this?
Certificates
  • CMI Certified - Free
Assessment details
  • CMI assessment (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students
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Overview

The CMI Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership is a concise, focused qualification designed for practising or aspiring middle managers who want to develop key leadership and management skills. With just one unit required, the Award offers a flexible and accessible route to boost confidence, improve performance, and gain a nationally recognised qualification — without the time commitment of a full Diploma.

Qualification

Level 5 Award

Regulated by Ofqual

Certificates

CMI Certified

Digital certificate - Included

Assessment details

CMI assessment

Included in course price

CPD

40 CPD hours / points
Accredited by Chartered Management Institute

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Description

This qualification provides a strong introduction to core management principles. Learners complete one unit of their choice from a wide selection aligned to current leadership and business needs — such as leading teams, managing change, or developing operational plans.

This targeted approach allows you to:

  • Focus on a specific area relevant to your current role or development goals

  • Apply your learning immediately in the workplace

  • Gain CMI membership and begin your journey towards Chartered Manager (CMgr) status

To achieve the Award, learners must complete a minimum of 1 unit, totalling at least 40 Total Unit Time (TUT) hours and 4 credits. Units are selected from the wider CMI Level 5 suite, with some restrictions on combinations (e.g. 502 cannot be selected with 503, 505, or 511; 526 cannot be selected with 501 or 502; Unit 608 is not available at Award level).

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for:

  • Aspiring or newly appointed managers looking to build confidence in a specific leadership area

  • Experienced team leaders or supervisors preparing for a middle management role

  • Individuals seeking a short, impactful qualification with immediate practical application

  • Those considering further progression toward the CMI Certificate or Diploma but wishing to start with a smaller commitment

Requirements

There are no formal prerequisites. However, learners should have a good standard of English (written and spoken) is recommended, as assignments are written and assessed against CMI criteria.

Career path

Successful completion of this course enhances prospects for roles such as:

  • Department Manager

  • Operations or Divisional Manager

  • Regional Manager

  • Project Manager

  • Consultant

  • It also lays the groundwork for further study at Level 6 or 7 and progression to Chartered Manager (CMgr) recognition.

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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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