Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership

Course Overview

The Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership is aimed at practising or aspiring managers and leaders who are typically accountable to a senior manager or business owner. The primary role of a practising or aspiring manager and leader is to lead and manage individuals and teams to deliver aims and objectives in line with organisational strategy.

Who is it for?

The Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership provides learners with a fully comprehensive bank of the skills and knowledge required to be an effective manager, as well as the ability to apply the learning in the context of another organisation or industry sector.

Range of units

• Principles of Management and Leadership in an Organisational Context
• Principles of Developing, Managing and Leading Individuals and Teams to Achieve Success
• Managing Stakeholder Relationships
• Managing Projects to Achieve Results
• Managing Change
• Creating and Delivering Operational Plans
• Managing Finance
• Using Reflective Practice to Inform Personal and Professional Development

Assessment

Assessment is normally via practical work-based assignments provided by your Approved Centre. This ensures you minimise time away from work and that you undertake work study which is relevant to your own organisation’s context.

Progression

On successful completion of a Level 5 Qualification in Management and Leadership, a number of progression opportunities become available:

• Enhance your professional status by upgrading your CMI membership
• Progress to other qualifications at the same level (e.g. from Level 5 Award to Level 5 Certificate)
• Progress to other qualifications at the next level (e.g. from Level 5 Certificate to Level 6 or 7 Certificate)
• Apply to become a Chartered Manager

Learners who are aspiring to a management role may progress to roles such as:

• Operations Manager
• Divisional Manager
• Departmental Manager
• Regional Manager
• Specialist manager

Other CMI Accredited Courses

• Level 2 Award in Team Leading
• Level 2 Certificate in Team Leading
• Level 2 Diploma in Team Leading
• Level 3 Award in Principles of Management and Leadership
• Level 3 Diploma in Principles of Management and Leadership

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is a CMI course?

  A CMI course offered by the Chartered Management Institute is a structured programme designed to develop and enhance management and leadership skills. These courses cover various aspects of effective management practices, including strategic leadership, organisational behaviour, project management, and decision-making.

• Are CMI courses worth it?

  CMI courses hold significant value for individuals seeking career advancement in management and leadership roles. By undertaking CMI courses, participants gain practical skills, valuable insights, and industry-recognised qualifications that can boost their employability and open up new opportunities. The credibility and prestige associated with CMI certifications make them worth considering for those looking to enhance their management competencies.

• Are CMI qualifications recognised?

  CMI qualifications hold substantial recognition within the business and management sectors. Employers, both nationally and internationally, acknowledge the high standards set by CMI certifications in developing competent and skilled managers. The robust curriculum, focus on practical learning, and alignment with industry standards ensure that CMI qualifications are widely respected and valued in the professional landscape.