CMI Level 5 Management and Leadership Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while you work, applying what you learn directly to your current management role. The course typically takes one year to complete. It covers the skills and knowledge that mid-level managers and team leaders need to lead people, manage performance, and drive results. You'll build toward a CMI Diploma in Management and Leadership, a qualification that carries real weight with employers across most sectors. This level 5 management and leadership qualification is open to learners aged 19 or over.
Who this course is for
This course is suitable for all learners aged 19 and over.
Entry requirements
Visit our website for more information about what you will need to join this course.
What you will learn
You'll develop strategies for leading and motivating teams effectively.
You'll learn how to manage performance and support staff development.
You'll apply decision-making and problem-solving skills in a management context.
You'll understand how to plan, organise, and delegate work across a team.
You'll explore how to manage change and communicate it clearly to others.
You'll build your understanding of financial and resource management at a departmental level.
You'll develop your personal leadership style and reflect on your own management practice.
How you will learn
Learning is work-based, so you apply your studies directly in your job role. Assessment is through written assignments and work-based projects that draw on your day-to-day management experience. There are no exams. You build a portfolio of evidence over the course of the year, demonstrating your competence against the CMI standards. Your employer's support is an important part of how this qualification works in practice.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Kent Adult Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Operations manager: leading teams and managing day-to-day business operations
Department manager: overseeing a team or function within a larger organisation
Team leader or supervisor: managing staff performance and workload
Project manager: planning and delivering projects across a business
HR manager: supporting people management and workforce development
Service manager: running a service area in public sector or healthcare
Business development manager: driving growth and managing key relationships
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): available through CMI once you have the experience and qualifications to support an application.
MBA (Master of Business Administration): a postgraduate route for those aiming at director-level or general management positions.
