Level 5 Management and Leadership Course in Darlington. Classes run at Darlington College, part-time during the day, over 34 weeks. Funding may be available depending on your circumstances. Contact Student Services on 01325 503030 to find out what applies to you. The course is designed for people already working in a managerial or leadership role who want to deepen their knowledge and develop further in their field. You'll need a Level 3 qualification to enrol, and a short interview with the tutor before you start. This is the CMI Level 5 management and leadership qualification.
Who this course is for
Management training and development will help managers and aspiring managers to broaden their knowledge and understanding and more fully realise their management potential, enabling them to develop their career in their chosen field.
Entry requirements
You will need to be working in a managerial or leadership role with a Level 3 qualification. You will be required to have an interview/informal chat with the tutor before enrolling on this course.
What you will learn
You'll develop your understanding of strategic management and how to apply it in your role.
You'll learn how to lead and motivate teams more effectively.
You'll build skills in planning, decision-making, and managing performance.
You'll explore how to manage change within an organisation.
You'll develop your ability to communicate and influence at a senior level.
You'll strengthen your understanding of resource management, including people, budgets, and time.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Darlington College during the day. Learning is supported by tutor-led discussion, practical exercises, and work-based assignments that draw on your current role. Assessment is through written assignments and projects. You'll apply what you learn directly to your workplace, so your day-to-day experience as a manager forms a core part of the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Darlington College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Operations manager, overseeing day-to-day business functions
Senior team leader, managing staff across a department
Department manager, leading a team toward business goals
Project manager, planning and delivering organisational projects
HR manager, managing people strategy and workforce planning
Regional manager, coordinating multiple sites or teams
Service manager, leading delivery in public or private sector
What you could study next
CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership. The natural next step if you want to move into senior or executive leadership roles.
Chartered Manager status (CMgr). Awarded by CMI to recognise professional management practice. You can apply once you have the Level 5 Diploma and relevant experience.
A postgraduate qualification such as an MBA or MSc in Management. Many universities recognise CMI Level 5 as preparation for postgraduate study.
