Leading a Team (CMI Principles of Management and Leadership) - Level 3

Advance Your Leadership Skills with CMI Level 3 Management Training

The Leading a Team course is aimed at practicing or aspiring managers who will supervise or manage a team and runs over a 7-week period which consists of face-to-face sessions at our Bispham Campus. This course is ideal for you if you wish to significantly enhance your career by developing essential management knowledge and skills, boosting your confidence and improving your team's performance. You will gain access to valuable resources and connect with other professionals to share knowledge and experiences. Overall, it's a great set towards becoming a more confident, effective and respected leader.

Next course dates

Start date	Location	Duration / Fees
06 Mar 2026	Bispham Campus	7 Weeks / £550	Enquire now
12 Jun 2026	Bispham Campus	7 Weeks / £550	Enquire now
05 Sep 2026	Bispham Campus	7 Weeks / £595	Enquire now

Progress to Higher CMI Qualifications

Career Progression & Prospects

This 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. Working more confidently - becoming more confident in applying your skills and increasing self-awareness.

Gain CMI Membership

You will also gain CMI Membership which will provide access to digital learning resources, career development support and much more throughout the length of the course. On completion, you could choose to register as a full member with CMI to continue to support your professional career development and progression.

On successful completion of this course, you may be able to progress on to one of our other courses that compliment this sector, such as:-

Team Leader Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

Key Course Information

Entry Requirements

Whilst there are no formal entry requirements and no such need for English qualifications are not required for direct entry on to this programme, you will need to possess proficient English skills to participate in all aspects of your learning and successfully achieve your qualification.

You will need to be working within an organisation or role where you can demonstrate skills and apply knowledge. Alternatively, you could draw on previous experience within an organisation or use an organisation you are familiar with.

If you are unsure about meeting entry requirements, please speak to the college before booking the course and we will be happy to help you find the best course and approach for you.

Qualification obtained

Award in Principles of Management and Leadership

What You’ll Learn

The Leading a Team course includes a range of topics and modules designed to develop essential leadership and management skills. These include: -

Principles of Management and Leadership: Covers the fundamental concepts and theories of management and leadership
Managing a Team to Achieve Results: Focuses on team dynamics, motivation, and achieving organisational goals through effective team management
Building Stakeholder Relationships Using Effective Communication: Teaches strategies for effective communication and relationship-building with stakeholders
Contributing to the Delivery of a Project: Involves project management principles and practices, including planning, execution, and evaluation
Managing Daily Activities to Achieve Results: Covers the management of daily operations to ensure efficiency and productivity
Managing Budgets and Resources: Focuses on financial management, budgeting, and resource allocation
Managing Data and Information: Teaches the importance of data management and how to use information effectively in decision-making
Managing Own Personal and Professional Development: Encourages self-assessment and continuous professional development

How You’ll Learn

A flexible blended model will be utilised to enable you to meet the learning outcomes of the course, all assessments will be directly related to your role and will involve work related scenarios which have the potential to impact positively on business growth and development. This will consist of a full day session over a 7-week period. The face-to-face delivery will consist of intensive interactive teaching and learning activities which will support the development through a community of learning; the acquisition of content and facilitate formative and summative assessments. Online materials to support directed independent learning via our OneFile VLE and CMI resources. All written assessments will be submitted through our OneFile E-Portfolio where written feedback will be provided. The course will consist of delivery in the morning then completion of engaging learning content and group tasks with the completion of assessment in the afternoon.

How You'll Be Assessed

Assessment on programme will comprise of various methods that will evaluate your knowledge, skills and competencies, including:

Written Assignments: Learners are often required to complete written assignments that demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of management theories and practices
Case Studies: Analysis of real-world scenarios to apply theoretical concepts and demonstrate problem-solving skills
Reflective Journals: Learners may keep reflective journals to document their learning experiences and personal development throughout the course
Presentations: Presentations to assess communication skills and the ability to convey management concepts effectively
Project Work: Practical projects that involve planning, executing, and evaluating management tasks

These methods ensure a comprehensive assessment of both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.