Free Level 5 Management and Leadership Training in Milton Keynes

CostFREE
Duration33 weeks
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyChartered Management Institute

About this course

Free Level 5 Management and Leadership Course in Milton Keynes. Classes run at Milton Keynes College Institute of Technology on evenings, so you can keep working while you study. This CMI management and leadership qualification develops the skills you need to lead teams, manage performance, and make strategic decisions at a senior level. The course runs over 33 weeks part-time. It covers areas such as organisational strategy, resource management, and leading people through change.

Who this course is for

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Entry requirements

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What you will learn

  • You'll develop strategies for leading and managing teams effectively.
  • You'll learn how to plan and allocate resources to meet organisational goals.
  • You'll build skills in managing performance and developing people.
  • You'll explore how to lead change and support others through it.
  • You'll study how to make decisions using data and organisational insight.
  • You'll examine how to communicate and influence at a senior level.
  • You'll understand how to manage projects and deliver results.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in person at Milton Keynes College Institute of Technology on evenings. Assessment for the CMI Level 5 Diploma typically involves written assignments and work-based projects that you complete alongside your studies. You'll apply what you learn directly to real management situations. Contact the college for full details of how the course is assessed and structured.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Milton Keynes College Institute of Technology will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Operations manager: oversee day-to-day business operations at senior level.
  • Department manager: lead a team or function within a larger organisation.
  • Project manager: plan and deliver projects across a range of sectors.
  • HR manager: manage people strategy, recruitment, and workforce development.
  • Service manager: lead service delivery teams in public or private sectors.
  • Business development manager: drive growth and manage strategic partnerships.
  • Regional manager: oversee multiple sites or teams across a geographic area.

What you could study next

  • CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership: the next step for those moving into director-level or executive roles, focusing on organisational strategy and senior leadership.
  • Chartered Manager status (CMgr): available through CMI once you have the Level 5 Diploma and relevant experience, giving you a recognised professional designation.
  • MBA (Master of Business Administration): a postgraduate route for those wanting to deepen business knowledge and open doors to senior leadership internationally.

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