Level 5 Management and Leadership Course in Winchester. Classes run at Sparsholt College Sparsholt Campus, part-time during the day. This CMI management and leadership qualification is designed for practising or aspiring managers who want to develop their skills at a senior level. The course runs over 49 hours, giving you time to study alongside work and other commitments. You'll cover strategic thinking, leading teams, and managing performance. The CMI is the professional body for management, so this qualification carries real weight with employers.
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 analyse organisational performance and identify areas for improvement.
You'll apply techniques for managing change within a business or service.
You'll build skills in planning, delegation, and decision-making at a senior level.
You'll evaluate approaches to managing resources, budgets, and priorities.
You'll strengthen your ability to communicate and influence across an organisation.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Sparsholt College Sparsholt Campus. You'll be assessed through written assignments and work-based tasks that draw on your own management experience. CMI assessments are portfolio-based, so you apply what you learn directly to your workplace context. There are no formal exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Sparsholt College Sparsholt Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Operations Manager: overseeing day-to-day business operations at a senior level
Department Manager: leading a team or function within a larger organisation
Project Manager: planning and delivering projects across a business
Service Manager: managing delivery of a service in public or private sectors
Business Development Manager: driving growth and strategy for an organisation
Team Leader (senior): stepping up from supervisory to full management responsibility
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.
MBA (Master of Business Administration): many universities recognise CMI Level 5 as preparation for postgraduate business study.
Chartered Manager status (CMgr): available through CMI once you have the experience and qualifications to support an application.
