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What to expect from this course

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.

Once you have successfully completed your CMI Level 5 Certificate (Diploma) in Management and Leadership you will be automatically awarded Foundation Chartered Manager status (fCMgr).  You can then use these post-nominals (fCMgr) after your name. 

Foundation Chartered Manager is a professional status designed to help you stand out from the competition and start your management career journey. 

This unique status recognises you as an individual and demonstrates that you have the foundation skills needed to be an effective manager. It also shows your commitment to further developing those skills to deliver better business results.

Once qualified, make sure you update your email signature, stationary and social profiles to promote your achievement!

It also provides you with the opportunity to set you on your way to achieving the ultimate professional distinction for any manager or leader, full Chartered Manager status, that can have an incredible impact on your earning potential, confidence and career progression.

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 approximately 12 months but could be completed in less time than this.

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, help you keep track of 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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