Managing Projects to Achieve Results - Level 5
Summary
The ability to manage projects effectively is a core leadership skill in modern organisations. The CMI Level 5 Award in Managing Projects to Achieve Results develops the knowledge, behaviours and tools needed to take control of projects, overcome challenges and deliver meaningful organisational outcomes.
Delivered by Blackpool and The Fylde College, this practical, applied programme develops your ability to align projects to strategic goals, plan and manage them effectively, and lead people confidently through change, combining accredited learning with real‑world workplace application.
Who is this course for?
This award is ideal for current and aspiring managers and leaders who are responsible for delivering projects and want a recognised qualification that builds individual capability, strengthens team delivery and drives measurable organisational impact.
Pathway to Chartered Manager Status
This qualification is award by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), the only UK body with a Royal Charter dedicated to leadership and management excellence.
Completing CMI qualifications puts you on the pathway towards Chartered Manager, the highest professional status in management. Chartered recognition demonstrates your leadership capability, your commitment to CPD and your ability to deliver real organisational impact.
Entry Requirements
None
- Course code TP1EC0006
- Duration 6 Weeks
- Day/s of week Thursday
- Time 09:30 - 16:00
Next course dates
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04 Jun 2026
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University Centre
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6 Weeks
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£600
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Where can this subject lead?
Career progression
The CMI Level 5 Award in Managing Projects to Achieve Results equips current and aspiring managers and leaders with the skills, confidence and professional recognition to lead projects successfully, strengthen team performance and deliver meaningful organisational impact.
It is designed to support the progression of existing project managers into more senior project management positions and help aspiring project managers secure their first project management role.
Key information
Qualification obtained
Award in Management and LeadershipFees and funding
The cost of the programme is £600 per delegate and is payable at the time of booking.
What will I learn?
You will develop your project management capability using industry‑recognised project management approaches and tools, enabling you to plan, deliver and evaluate projects effectively while responding confidently to organisational change.
Learning is grounded in practical application, ensuring methods and tools can be applied immediately within your own organisational context
Session Overview
Session 1 – Induction
- Setting expectations within project management
- Self‑reflection and team development planning
Sessions 2–3 – Projects & Organisational Strategy
- Understanding the role of projects in delivering strategy
- Evaluating project management theories and tools
- PRINCE2, PMBOK, DSDM, SCRUM, Waterfall
- Gantt Charts, Critical Path Analysis, WBS, Feasibility Studies, Cost–Benefit Analysis
Session 4 – Factors for Effective Project Management
- Managing data and information
- Problem solving and decision‑making
- Approaches to risk identification and mitigation
Sessions 5–6 – Initiating, Planning & Managing Projects
- Project initiation processes
- Legal, organisational and ethical considerations
- Planning tools and techniques
- Stakeholder engagement
- Monitoring progress, reporting outcomes and project closure
Session 7 – Group Presentation & Celebration Event
- Reflective presentation on development and project management practice
Content is tailored for each cohort, drawing on organisational strategy, real case studies, group discussion and cross‑functional collaboration.
How will I learn?
This programme blends expert‑led teaching with practical, real‑world application, ensuring every learner can apply new skills directly within their organisational context. Available both in person at Blackpool and The Fylde College and via live virtual delivery using a flexible blended learning approach designed specifically for busy professionals, this programme combines structured teaching with independent study and work‑based learning.
You can expect:
- Weekly or fortnightly interactive sessions featuring intensive teaching, discussion and peer collaboration
- Access to online resources and directed independent learning through the VLE and CMI’s Management Direct
- Work‑based assessment activities aligned to your organisational priorities, ensuring real impact and relevance
- An end‑of‑programme celebration event, where learners showcase their development and achievements
Expert tutors
The tutors delivering this programme are industry experts with a wealth of project management experience across a variety of business sectors. As well as technical expertise, they bring with them real-world experience allowing them to tailor their teaching to the challenges of individual delegates
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is designed to be practical, relevant and rooted in your role. You may be asked to:
- Write an assignment on the principles of project management
- Respond to a scenario demonstrating how you would initiate and manage a project
- Produce a reflective or work‑based report drawing on your organisational experience
- Present evidence or reflective accounts that meet CMI success criteria
All assessments are submitted online through the VLE, with written feedback provided within fifteen working days.