Level 5 Management and Leadership Course in Hackney. Evening classes run at New City College Hackney Campus, so you can study around your existing job. The course runs over 50 weeks, part-time. You'll develop the strategic thinking, leadership skills, and management knowledge that employers expect at a senior level. The CMI Level 5 management and leadership qualification carries real weight with employers across most sectors. This is a management and leadership course that takes you beyond day-to-day supervision into organisational strategy and people development.
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll develop strategic planning and organisational management skills.
You'll learn how to lead, motivate, and manage teams effectively.
You'll study how to manage resources, budgets, and performance.
You'll explore change management and how to implement it in practice.
You'll build skills in stakeholder communication and influencing at a senior level.
You'll examine ethical leadership and corporate responsibility.
You'll develop your ability to analyse management challenges and make decisions.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in person at New City College Hackney Campus on evenings. Assessment for the CMI Level 5 Diploma is assignment-based. You'll complete written assignments and work-based projects that draw on your own professional experience. There are no formal exams. CMI assesses your work against management and leadership standards, and your tutor will support you through each unit.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Hackney 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 teams and budgets.
HR manager: managing people strategy, recruitment, and workforce development.
Service manager: leading service delivery in public or private sector settings.
Business development manager: driving growth and strategic partnerships.
Regional manager: managing multiple sites or teams across a geographic area.
What you could study next
CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership: the natural next step if you want to move into director-level or executive roles. It builds on Level 5 with a focus on organisational strategy.
MBA (Master of Business Administration): many universities accept CMI Level 5 as evidence of prior learning. An MBA opens doors to senior leadership and international management roles.
