CMI Level 6 Diploma in Professional Management and Leadership practice

The CMI Level 6 Diploma in Professional Management and Leadership Practice is designed for individuals wishing to develop their professional and leadership skills and who will have the knowledge, skills and behaviours to drive business activities in a senior management and leadership role.

The CMI Level 6 Diploma in Professional Management and Leadership Practice is an extensive course and ideal for you if you are a practising or aspiring manager in a role such as:

• Senior Manager
• Regional Manager
• Specialist Manager (with expertise in a specific business or technical function such as quality, finance, risk, marketing, sales IT, human resources etc.)
• Director

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 6 Diploma in Professional Management and Leadership practice?

The CMI Level 6 Diploma in Professional Management and Leadership Practice is perfect if you are a practising or aspiring senior manager and want to improve your management and leadership skills through effective decision-making and strategic leadership. You will develop professional management and leadership practices and enhance the skills required for the level of responsibility at the senior management level.

You can fast-track to apply for Chartered Manager status, the ultimate professional accolade for managers, after achieving the CMI Level 6 Diploma in Professional Management and Leadership Practice qualification 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 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 6 Diploma in Professional Management and Leadership Practice, 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 6 Diploma in Professional Management and Leadership practice?

• 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.

Other CMI Level 6 Management and Leadership Courses

If you are looking for other courses within the CMI Level 6 Professional Management and Leadership Practice qualification suite, please find them below. You can choose a course depending on your career goals and progression.

• CMI Level 6 Award in Professional Management and Leadership Practice
• CMI Level 6 Certificate in Professional Management and Leadership Practice

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.

Course Benefits

For learners:

• Develop professional management and leadership practices
• Enhance the skills required for the level of responsibility at the senior management level

For organisations:

• Carry out business activities in a senior management and leadership role
• Provide you with extensive knowledge of management skills focusing on the specific areas appropriate to you and your workplace

Who is it for?

Designed for practising or aspiring senior managers.

All Inclusive Fees

Course fees cover all costs.

Course Materials

Learning resources and study guides developed by approved tutors.

Avg Completion time

6 to 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.

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 6 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 370 TQT hours, 37 credits to achieve this qualification.
• You must achieve a minimum of 23 credits from Group A and 14 credits from either Group A or Group B.

1. Professional Management and Leadership Practice
2. Developing and Leading Strategy
3. Procurement, Purchasing and Contracting
4. Innovation and Change
5. Developing, Managing and Leading Individuals and Teams
6. Organisational Culture
7. Strategic Programme and Project Management
8. Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability
9. Leading Quality Management
10. Principles and Practices of Policy Development
11. Knowledge Management
12. Coaching Skills for Leaders
13. Leading Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
14. Principles and Practices of Ethical Decision Making
15. Managing Stakeholder Relationships
16. Managing Risk
17. Managing the Customer Experience
18. Using Reflective Practice to Inform Personal and Professional Development

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 6 Diploma in Professional Management and Leadership Practice course is designed for individuals who aim to cultivate exceptional management and leadership expertise. The course suits those with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to drive business operations in a high-level management and leadership position.

This course is designed for practising or aspiring senior managers.

You don’t need any formal qualifications to study the CMI Level 6 Diploma in Professional Management and Leadership Practice. However, to be eligible for this course, you must:

• Be 19 years of age and over
• Have some management experience in the junior, middle or senior level
• Possess the ability to complete the Level 6 course

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

The CMI Level 6 Professional Management and Leadership Practice can open many career pathways including, but not limited to:

• Senior Manager - With an estimated salary of £ 75,270 per annum
• Regional Manager - With an estimated salary of £ 52,379 per annum
• Specialist Manager With an estimated salary of £56,872 per annum
• Director - With an estimated salary of £78,867 per annum