CMI Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership

The CMI Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership course is designed for practising or aspiring middle managers and leaders at operations, division, departmental or specialist level, who are typically accountable to a senior manager or business owner. Leading and managing individuals and teams to deliver in line with the organisational strategy is the primary role of a practising manager.

The CMI Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership is a concise and shorter course focusing on improving your capabilities and core management skills to the next level.

You'll develop the essential strategic skills and competencies required to manage teams and individuals effectively, enabling you to deliver long-lasting results.

Achieving the CMI Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership qualification will enhance your credibility and enable you to outperform in demanding roles and situations.

You'll have a wide range of modules to choose from, and depending on your career goals, you can select the modules that will be most effective for your progression.

Why study the CMI Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership?

This online CMI Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership course is perfect if you are a current or aspiring mid-level manager looking to advance in your career.

The globally recognised CMI Level 5 Award is perfect for you if you want to increase your opportunities for obtaining a middle management position. The essential leadership skills and knowledge you'll develop with this course will be remarkably effective.

Upon completing this course, you can progress to further learning within the suite of Level 5 courses in Management and Leadership - i.e. achieving an Award and topping up to a Certificate or Diploma.

You may also wish to further your ongoing personal and professional development by accessing other CMI courses, such as the CMI Level 6 or Level 7 courses in Management and Leadership, with the goal of becoming a Chartered Manager.

Studying for a CMI qualification offers you more than just academic standing. When you enrol with us for the CMI Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership, you will have access to CMI Membership and Support for the duration of your study alongside your qualification.

CMI graduates achieve remarkable things:

• 72% agree that their CMI qualification gave them a competitive edge in the job application process.
• 89% agree they use the skills learnt on their accredited qualification in their current role.
• 88% agree that the accredited qualification gave them good career prospects.
• Recent CMI graduates earn a median of 28k compared to just 21k for a typical business studies graduate.
• Employers highly value the qualifications awarded by CMI, and over 80% of managers agree that a CMI qualification is essential to becoming a professional manager.

What is included in your CMI Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership?

• Learn 100% online at your own pace
• Dedicated support from expert tutors
• Dedicated Support Desk Portal: You can raise queries, request tutor support and ask for a call back whenever you need guidance and assistance.
• Elevate Knowledge: Your tutors will provide formative assessment feedback for each module, helping you improve your achievements throughout the program
• Schedule online personal tutor meetings whenever you want, which will help you get the most out of your studies and provide guidance, support and encouragement
• 6 months support period
• 24-hour access to the online learning platform ‘MyLearnDirect’
• Schedule live online classes for each module at your convenience. (Blended learning only)
• Quality learning resources and study guides developed by CMI-approved tutors.
• All assessment materials are conveniently accessible through the online learning platform ‘MyLearnDirect’
• Induction: We offer online and flexible learning induction to help you settle in and prepare for your online studies
• Access to CMI Management Direct. It has 100,000s of reliable and validated management and leadership resources, including company and industry reports, videos, checklists, E-books, and journals.
• You have access to CMI Membership and Support for the duration of your study.

Course Benefits

For Learners:

• Improve your capabilities and core management skills
• Develop the knowledge and skills required for managing and leading individuals and teams
• Provide an extensive knowledge of skills to excel in specific management areas

For Organisations:

• Deliver aims and objectives in line with wider organisational strategy
• Provide you with a fully wider range of skills and knowledge required to be a manager as part of an organisation
• Focus on the areas that are most appropriate to your role and organisation.

About Awarding Body

Chartered Management Institute established over 60 years ago as the British Institute of Management back then; it has developed the UK’s very first diploma in management studies. In the years that followed CMI has consistently been at the forefront of all aspects of management and leadership. Today CMI is the only chartered professional awarding body committed to offering the highest standards in management and leadership excellence. Presently over 100,000 managers use its unique services daily. CMI qualifications aim for managers and leaders at any level, and it remains the only Awarding Body which can award Chartered Manager status – the ultimate management accolade. Employers highly value the qualifications awarded by CMI, and boost your career prospects.

Other CMI Level 5 Management and Leadership Courses

If you are looking for other courses within the CMI Level 5 Management and Leadership qualification suite, please find them below. You can choose a course depending on your career goals and progression.

• CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership
• CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership
• CMI Level 5 Extended Diploma in Management and Leadership

Who is it for?

Designed for practising or aspiring middle managers and leaders.

All Inclusive Fees

Course fees cover all costs.

Course Materials

Learning resources and study guides developed by approved tutors.

Avg Completion time

2 - 3 months

Elevate knowledge

You will receive comprehensive assessment feedback from your tutor that will help you elevate your knowledge.

Personal Tutor Meeting

Schedule online personal tutor meetings whenever you want, which will help you get the most out of your studies and provide guidance, support and encouragement.

Flexible Learning

Study from anywhere at your own pace, 100% online.

Support Period

6 months

Study Methods

Choose online or blended study mode, depending on what works best for you.

Dedicated Tutor Support

Unlimited support from subject matter-expert tutors.

Dedicated Support Desk

You can raise queries, request tutor support and ask for a call back whenever you need guidance and assistance.

Live Classes

If you choose blended learning, you can schedule live online classes for each module at your convenience.

Assessment

For each module you study, you will complete a written assignment of 3000 to 4,000 words and submit it online at your MyLearnDirect learning portal. The submitted assignments will be assessed by your CMI-approved tutor.

Units

We have a range of units available for this CMI Level 5 qualification, and you can select the units depending on your career goals and progression following the rules of combination.

Rules of Combination

You must complete at least one unit to a minimum of 4 credits (40 TQT hours) to achieve this qualification.

There is a barred combination of units – if you are taking 502, you cannot select 503, 505 or 511, and if you are taking 526, you cannot select 501 or 502.

You cannot select Unit 608 as part of this qualification.

• Forming Successful Teams
• Principles of Managing and Leading Individuals and Teams to Achieve
• Principles of Management and Leadership in an Organisational Context
• Principles of Developing, Managing and Leading Individuals and Teams to Achieve Success
• Managing Performance
• Principles of Delivering Coaching and Mentoring
• Managing Stakeholder Relationships
• Managing Conflict
• Planning, Procuring and Managing Resources
• Principles of Innovation
• Principles of Marketing Products and Services
• Managing Finance
• Using Data and Information for Decision Making
• Managing Change
• Creating and Delivering Operational Plans
• Managing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Principles of Developing a Skilled and Talented Workforce
• Principles of Recruiting, Selecting and Retaining Talent
• Workforce Planning
• Managing Projects to Achieve Results
• Managing Risk
• Managing Quality and Continuous Improvement
• Managing the Customer Experience
• Conducting a Management Project
• Using Reflective Practice to Inform Personal and Professional Development
• Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability
• Principles of Leadership Practice

Study Methods

Online Learning :

Our online learning gives you the flexibility to study when and where you want, with rich online learning resources and study guides developed by our expert tutors to provide structure, keep you motivated, and strengthen your understanding of the subject.

If you want a high level of structured guidance and support but can't attend scheduled live classes, then online learning is the perfect study method. You study at your own pace and set your own flexible schedule. We are dedicated to offering extensive learning support to simplify your learning journey, so we provide the option to schedule online personal meetings with your tutor at your convenience.

Our simplified online learning facilitates you to achieve high career growth without stress and dilemmas.

What's included in our online learning?

• Comprehensive learning resources and study guides developed by expert tutors which cover all the key aspects of the syllabus.
• Dedicated tutor support
• Access to our dedicated support desk team so you can raise queries, request tutor support and ask for a call back whenever you need guidance and assistance.
• A structured study programme
• Schedule online personal meetings with your tutor whenever you need to, which will help you get the most out of your studies and provide guidance, support, and encouragement
• Elevate Knowledge: Obtain comprehensive assessment feedback from your tutor on your assignments through the support desk portal.
• Assessment resources and assessment guidelines.

Blended Learning :

We offer our learners limitless learning experience opportunities to develop knowledge and skills with our innovative blended learning approach. Our blended learning combines self-paced online learning with scheduled online live classes. With our blended learning, you can schedule online live classes for each module you study at your convenience. Join scheduled, interactive live lectures online, talk to tutors during the class for live feedback, and get guidance and support for your studies.

What's included in our blended learning?

• Schedule live online classes for each module at your convenience
• Designed to maximise your learning and to make sure you stay engaged and motivated,
• Dedicated tutor support
• Comprehensive learning resources and study guides developed by expert tutors which cover all the key aspects of the syllabus.
• Access to our dedicated support desk team so you can raise queries, request tutor support and ask for a call back whenever you need guidance and assistance.
• A structured study programme
• Schedule online personal meetings with your tutor whenever you need to, which will help you get the most out of your studies and provide guidance, support, and encouragement
• Elevate Knowledge: Obtain comprehensive assessment feedback from your tutor on your assignments through the support desk portal
• Assessment resources and assessment guidelines

The CMI Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership course is ideal if you are a current or aspiring mid-level manager looking to advance in your career. This course is suitable for those who wish to enrich their skills and knowledge to lead and manage individuals and teams.

This course is designed for current or aspiring mid-level managers.

You don’t need any formal qualifications to study this course. However, to be eligible for this course, you must:

• Be 19 years of age and over
• Have some team leading or supervisory experience or managerial experience in the junior or middle management level
• Possess the ability to complete the Level 5 course

Our friendly admissions advisors will provide the best advice, considering your needs and goals.

The CMI Level 5 Management & Leadership can open many career pathways including, but not limited to:

• Operations Manager, with an estimated salary of £51,577 per annum
• Divisional Manager, with an estimated salary of £48,613 per annum
• Departmental Manager, with an estimated salary of £34,997 per annum
• Regional Manager, with an estimated salary of £51,372 per annum