Free Level 5 Management and Leadership Course. Study online, at your own pace, over one year. This CMI Award is designed for practising or aspiring middle managers who lead teams, manage projects, or drive performance. You study part-time from home, so it fits around work and other commitments. You'll need GCSE English Language at grade 4 or above to enrol. Small online classes mean you learn alongside other professionals in a supportive environment.
Who this course is for
8-Weeks, 14-Weeks and 1 Year courses. Advance your leadership career with this flexible, high-impact qualification designed for practising or aspiring middle managers. Delivered as an adult-only (19+) part-time online course, this Level 5 CMI Award allows you to study from home while gaining the practical leadership and management skills needed to support organisational success. If you are responsible for leading teams, managing projects or driving performance, this course will help you strengthen your leadership approach and build confidence in your decision making.
Entry requirements
GCSE English Language Grade 4/C.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical leadership skills to manage and motivate teams effectively.
You'll build your ability to make confident decisions under pressure.
You'll learn how to plan and manage projects to support organisational goals.
You'll strengthen your approach to driving performance across a team or department.
You'll explore management theory and apply it to real workplace situations.
You'll develop skills in communication and stakeholder management at a senior level.
How you will learn
You study online, part-time, at a pace that suits you. Learning takes place in small online classes alongside other professionals. You'll receive ongoing guidance from a dedicated assessor throughout the course. Assessment is typically through written assignments and work-based tasks that relate directly to your management role. You do not need to attend a physical centre at any point.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. West Notts College Derby Road Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need access to a device with internet connection and basic tools such as email and Microsoft Word. Support is available if you are not confident using these.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Middle manager. Lead teams and manage day-to-day operations.
Operations manager. Oversee processes and drive organisational performance.
Team leader. Manage a team and support staff development.
Project manager. Plan and deliver projects across a business.
Department manager. Run a department and report to senior leadership.
Business development manager. Identify growth opportunities and lead change.
What you could study next
CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership. A broader qualification covering more management topics in depth.
CMI Level 7 Award or Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership. The next step for those moving into senior or executive roles.
A part-time MBA or postgraduate management programme. Many universities accept CMI Level 5 as evidence of prior learning.
