CMI Level 5 Management and Leadership Course Online

Cost£2,310
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyChartered Management Institute

About this course

CMI Level 5 Management and Leadership Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your work and personal commitments. The course costs £1,500 for 2024/25.

This CMI qualification covers the skills and knowledge junior and middle managers need to lead effectively. You'll explore strategic thinking, managing people, and organisational performance. Topics apply across industries and organisational types. The course typically takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with a CMI Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership.

Who this course is for

Developing a sound basis for aspiring managers and leaders, this popular course is for junior/middle managers or those hoping to achieve that role and is designed to develop your management skills whatever your industry or organisational type.

Entry requirements

English and Maths at Level 2 (Level 2 FS or GCSE Grade C or above / 4 or above). Where the applicant does not meet the course entry requirements - Level 2 or GCSE qualification at grade C/4 or above in maths and/or English, entry will be considered on previous leadership and management qualifications. Participants will normally be either practising or aspiring junior/middle managers. Learners should have a background that will enable them to benefit from the programme.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your understanding of management and leadership styles.
  • You'll learn how to plan and manage resources effectively.
  • You'll explore how to lead and motivate teams.
  • You'll build knowledge of organisational strategy and performance.
  • You'll learn how to manage change within a team or department.
  • You'll develop skills in decision-making and problem-solving at a management level.

How you will learn

You study online, working through materials at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments based on your workplace or management context. You submit work online and receive feedback from a CMI-registered assessor. There are no exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Heart of Yorkshire Education Group will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business Manager, oversees day-to-day operations across a team or department.
  • Operations Manager, manages processes and resources to keep a business running.
  • Senior Manager, leads multiple teams or a business function.
  • Team Manager, responsible for the performance and development of a team.
  • Department Head, sets direction and manages staff within a specific function.

What you could study next

  • CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership, a broader qualification covering more units at the same level.
  • CMI Level 7 Award or Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership, suited to those moving into senior or executive roles.
  • Chartered Manager status through CMI, a professional recognition that builds on your Level 5 achievement.

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