Management and Leadership - Level 5 (CMI) Summary Where can this subject lead? Key information How will I learn? How will I be assessed? Summary This qualification is for managers who are keen to develop their role and associated skills. It aims to develop personal management capabilities, improve decision-making operational leadership and people management. Designed for middle managers as well as those aspiring to senior management, the qualification develops key skills such as managing resources, recruitment and information management. You will develop all the competencies you need to be an effective middle manager. A Diploma in Management and Leadership is the benchmark qualification for full Chartered Management Institute (CMI) membership, taking you another step towards Chartered Manager status. Course code TP1EC44 Duration 6 Weeks Day/s of week Thursday Time 09:00 - 16:00 Next course dates Start date Location Duration 24 Jan 2025 University Centre 6 Weeks Apply now 02 Sep 2025 University Centre 7 Weeks Apply now £31,000 average annual starting salary Opportunities in both established businesses and dynamic start-ups 34,700 job openings per year Introducing the CMI Level 5 Award Where can this subject lead? Career progressionThis qualification has been designed to provide access to development opportunities for a wide range of individuals. This includes those at the start of their career who wish to take their first steps into professional management, as well as those who may already have developed practical experience but who now want to develop their theoretical understanding of management skills.The course will improve opportunities for career progression in a management role, by enhancing your effectiveness and sharpening your professional edge.Other benefits include:Adding value - Delivering added value to your organisationGetting results - Using your managerial skills to lead people and manage changeInnovation - Creating new product, service or market developmentsExceeding targets - Meeting or beating performance targetsDelivering Improvements - Initiating significant savings or performance improvements with new ways of workingWorking more confidently - Becoming more confident in applying your skills and increasing self-awarenessOn completion, you could choose to register as a full member with CMI to support your professional career development and progression. Key information Entry RequirementsEntry onto this programme will depend upon your previous experience, qualifications and whether or not you are currently working in a management position. You will need either a Level 3 qualification in an appropriate discipline or substantial relevant work / voluntary experience to be accepted for this course. Qualification obtainedAward in Management and Leadership Fees and fundingPlease click here to find out more about tuition fees for this course. Extra costs and equipmentThere are no extra costs and equipment required for this course. Regulation and AccreditationAccrediting Institution: N/AAwarding Body: Chartered Management Institute EnterprisesRegulatory Body: Office for Students (OfS) Terms and conditionsRead our full terms and conditions for more information. How will I learn? Teaching and learning methods are designed to deliver the programme outcomes of the CMI Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management and to support you in becoming an independent researcher, self-starter and lifelong learner with a high degree of employability.A range of delivery techniques, including problem-based learning, lectures, seminars, webinars, work-based learning and other interactive activities are deployed on the programme. You will be encouraged to conduct wider reading around your subject area to facilitate independent learning and study skills, guided and supported by staff members' expertise and specialisms.The range of assessment techniques comprises written reports, essays, case studies, oral presentations, professional discussions and projects. Expert tutorsAll staff involved in the delivery of higher education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver.The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice. How will I be assessed? How will I be assessed?Assessment is entirely based on coursework. You will study the following module:Principles of Management and LeadershipTo write a report on the principles of management and leadership and the factors impacting the styles and approaches adopted by managers and leaders in their own organisational context.The learner may draw upon their own experience of managing and leading individuals and teams within their own organisation. They may present work-based evidence accompanied by reports / reflective accounts to meet each assessment criterion.