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Free Level 5 Management and Leadership Course Online

CostFREE
Duration14 weeks
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyChartered Management Institute
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About this course

Free Level 5 Management and Leadership Course. Study online at your own pace, with live virtual lessons you can join from home.

The course is designed for practising or aspiring middle managers. It covers strategic planning, leading people, managing change, and driving organisational performance. You study over 14 weeks, fitting learning around your work and personal commitments. Entry requires GCSE English Language at grade 4/C, or an equivalent such as Functional Skills Level 2.

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

Who this course is for

Advance your leadership career with this flexible, high-impact qualification designed for practising or aspiring middle managers. Delivered entirely online with live virtual lessons, this Level 5 CMI Certificate allows you to study from home while gaining the skills and knowledge needed to drive organisational success. Who is it for? This course is ideal for operational, departmental, divisional, or specialist managers who report to senior leaders or business owners. You may already be leading teams, managing projects, or overseeing key areas of a business - and now you're ready to build your strategic capability and confidence. Course highlights Flexible study: 12-week part-time online format with live virtual lessons. Start anytime: No waiting - begin your course when it suits you. Strategic focus: Learn how to lead teams, align operations with organisational goals, and manage performance effectively. Professional growth: A valuable step towards higher-level leadership roles and CMI qualifications.

Entry requirements

GCSE English Language Grade 4/C. If you haven't studied a traditional GCSE course, we accept alternative qualifications like Functional Skills and vocational courses.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in leading and managing people effectively.
  • You'll learn how to plan and implement organisational strategy.
  • You'll explore approaches to managing change in a workplace setting.
  • You'll build knowledge of resource and performance management.
  • You'll understand how to communicate and influence at a senior level.
  • You'll apply management theory to real decisions in your role.

How you will learn

You learn through live virtual lessons delivered online, supported by self-paced study materials you access in your own time. Assessment is through written assignments that draw on your workplace experience. You submit work online and receive tutor feedback throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

West Notts College Derby Road Campus will confirm anything you need before you start. As this is an online course, you'll need a reliable internet connection and a device to access the virtual lessons and course materials.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Operations Manager, oversees day-to-day business functions across a team or department.
  • Team Manager, leads a group of staff toward shared targets.
  • Business Manager, manages budgets, people, and processes for a business unit.
  • Departmental Manager, runs a specific function such as sales, logistics, or HR.
  • Project Manager, plans and delivers projects within time and budget.
  • Service Manager, leads a team delivering a service to customers or clients.

What you could study next

  • CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership, the next step for those moving into senior or executive roles.
  • Chartered Manager status through CMI, a professional recognition that strengthens your CV for director-level positions.
  • A part-time MBA, for those who want a broader business qualification alongside management experience.
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