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What to expect from this course

Employers are actively looking for Management qualifications on CVs but only 1 in 5 managers have a recognised management qualification. Enhance your experience with an Award to achieve your goals and attain the skills employers need.

To be awarded the CMI Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership, you can select one unit from a comprehensive range of 8 units to choose from.

This is a concise qualification developing skills and knowledge in a specialist area of your choice to improve your development and performance. The Award can be completed in as little as six weeks!

All CMI Learners are automatically provided with free Affiliate Membership of the CMI with access to thought leadership research and online resources providing practical insight for both today’s leaders and the next generation.

You can start at any time and work at your own pace by taking advantage of our fully flexible online learning or enjoy live webinars or classroom delivery at our renowned facilitated workshops.

To celebrate our launch of CMI courses, we're offering a promotion of 20% off all CMI Level 5 courses.

Delivery and pricing

You can choose from a range of study modes based on how you want to learn: 

  • On demand classroom 

  • Online live 

  • Classroom (face to face or virtual delivery)

  • Residential 

Whichever learning method you choose, you will receive outstanding support whilst on programme from expert CMI tutors. 

What does your pathway to being CMI qualified look like?

Your learning journey for this Level 5 qualification will typically last up to approximately six weeks.

You’ll start by completing the induction programme so you can get to grips with what’s to come.

This will involve:

  • Accessing the learner community and online resources

  • Being introduced to your personal adviser

  • Accessing the resources on the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and ManagementDirect on the CMI website

You will be able to study at your own pace, anywhere anytime, with our Virtual Learning Environment. The pace will be dictated by your chosen method of delivery and personal circumstances.

You will continuously receive outstanding support from our specialist tutors in forums and in one to ones.

Support every step of the way

We will support you with your programme, track your progress and work with you every step of the way to achieve success.


How to apply

Contact us so that we can begin your enrolment.

We want you to have all the information you need to make an informed decision about studying for your qualification. If you are still unsure which course or level of study is right for you, a personal consultation with one of our specialist advisers will help determine both the right level of qualification, and the right delivery method to suit your learning style and circumstances.

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