Level 5 Management and Leadership Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your work and other commitments. The course is designed for middle managers, senior managers, and business owners who want to consolidate their leadership and management practice and gain formal recognition from CMI, the Chartered Management Institute. You'll need the ability to work at roughly HND or degree level to get the most from the assignments. The course takes around 6 months to complete. The fee covers assessment, tutor support, coaching, and all study materials.
Who this course is for
Practising or aspiring operational and middle managers responsible for teams, projects, services or functions.
Entry requirements
Applicants should have sufficient management experience or access to an organisational context in which they can apply Level 5 learning.
What you will learn
You'll develop your understanding of leadership styles and how to apply them in practice.
You'll learn how to manage and improve team performance.
You'll build skills in strategic planning and operational decision-making.
You'll explore how to manage change effectively within an organisation.
You'll strengthen your ability to communicate and influence at a senior level.
You'll examine financial management principles relevant to managers and business owners.
You'll develop your approach to coaching, mentoring, and developing others.
How you will learn
You'll study online and submit written assignments that demonstrate your knowledge and management practice. Assessment is assignment-based, reflecting the CMI approach to management and leadership qualifications. Tutor support and coaching are included throughout, so you have guidance as you work through each unit. All study materials are provided as part of the fee.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Next Level Impact will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Operations Manager - overseeing day-to-day business functions and teams
Department Manager - leading a team or business unit at mid-senior level
Business Development Manager - driving growth and managing strategic relationships
Project Manager - planning and delivering projects across an organisation
Senior Team Leader - managing managers and coordinating wider teams
General Manager - taking responsibility for overall business performance
HR Manager - leading people strategy and workforce development
What you could study next
CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership - the next step for senior leaders moving into executive or director-level roles, covering strategic thinking and organisational leadership at a higher level.
Chartered Manager status (CMgr) - available through CMI once you have the right experience and qualifications, giving you a professional designation recognised by employers.
MBA (Master of Business Administration) - a postgraduate route for those wanting broader academic grounding in business strategy and leadership.
