CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership

The CMI Level 5 Diploma 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 Diploma in Management and Leadership is an extensive course focusing on improving your capabilities and core management skills such as planning, problem-solving, leadership, strategy, communication, conflict, resource management and organisation.

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

Achieving the CMI Level 5 Diploma 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 Diploma in Management and Leadership?

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

You can fast-track to apply for Chartered Manager status, the ultimate professional accolade for managers, after completing the CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership course and with at least three years of experience in a managerial role.

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.

Studying for a CMI qualification offers you more than just academic standing. When you enrol with us for the CMI Level 5 Diploma 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 Diploma 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
• 12 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
• Get Foundation Chartered Manager status upon course completion
• Fast Track to Chartered Manager status. You will be eligible to apply for Chartered Manager status, the ultimate professional accolade for managers, after completing the course and with 3+ years of experience in a managerial role.
• 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.

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

6 - 10 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

12 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.

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

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 a combination to a minimum of 37 credits (370 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.

• 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
• Principles of Innovation
• Managing Finance
• Using Data and Information for Decision Making
• Managing Change
• Creating and Delivering Operational Plans
• Principles of Managing and Leading Individuals and Teams to Achieve
• Forming Successful Teams
• 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
• Principles of Leadership Practice
• Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability

The CMI Level 5 Diploma 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.

Learners who complete this course will be eligible to apply for the prestigious Chartered Manager status: the ultimate management accolade.

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