CMI Qualifications

CMI Level 5

Leadership and management qualification

Study this CMI course with KnowledgeBrief. Learn on-demand and get a level 5 management qualification with the globally recognised CMI Level 5 Award, Certificate or Diploma in Management and Leadership.

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Chartered Management Institute

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Management Specialists

Developing managers for over 12 years

Course overview

KnowledgeBrief's Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 5 in Management and Leadership has been developed for operational managers who have some experience in leadership positions. The course will push your understanding of leadership and management into new areas and formalises some of the skills you may already have

Delivery

  • Inclusive access to our business library
  • Free access to webinars
  • On-demand support of a CMI Specialist

Accreditations & Qualification

  • Automatically receive fCMgr status
  • CMI Level 5 Certificate
  • 12 months CMI membership included

Fees

  • £395 Award
  • £695 Certificate
  • £1495 Diploma

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Course Description

What can you learn?

Choose which study units you wish to study, you need to exceed 40 TUT hours for an Award, 130 TUT hours for a Certificate and 370 TUT hours for a Diploma

Principles of Management and Leadership in an Organisational Context

501V4 | 70 TUT Hours

This unit has been designed for learners who want to develop or sharpen their professional edge and enhance personal effectiveness.

Principles of Developing, Managing and Leading Individuals and Teams to Achieve Success

502V4 | 60 TUT Hours

On successful completion of the unit, the manager will not only know the principles of managing individuals and teams, but they will understand approaches for supporting, motivating and inspiring teams and individuals to exceed expectations.

Managing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

506V4 | 50 TUT Hours

This unit will enable managers to understand the business case for equality, diversity and inclusion and the role of managers in creating inclusive cultures.

Principles of Delivering Coaching and Mentoring

507V4 | 50 TUT Hours

This unit explores the principles and practices of delivering coaching and mentoring, and the impact these techniques can have in the development of a high-performance culture.

Managing Stakeholder Relationships

509V4 | 40 TUT Hours

This unit explores the types and purposes of stakeholder relationships and the skills required to overcome challenges and manage these effectively.

Managing Projects to Achieve Results

513V4 | 60 TUT Hours

This unit focuses on the knowledge and skills required to manage projects successfully and overcome problems and challenges

Managing Change

514V4 | 50 TUT Hours

This unit has been designed to enable the learner to evaluate types and reasons for change within organisations and be able to select and apply theoretical models for its management

Creating and Delivering Operational Plans

515V4 | 60 TUT Hours

The unit opens with the importance of understanding the strategic direction of the organisation and how to contribute to the strategic planning process. It then focuses on the knowledge and skills required to create and deliver operational plans. This includes the need to set key performance indicators, monitor quality and outcomes against the plan, and know how to effectively report on findings.

Planning, Procuring and Managing Resources

516V4 | 60 TUT Hours

Learners will understand the importance of effective and efficient resource use, identify and plan resource requirements and know how to procure resources in line with regulatory requirements. Learners will analyse the importance of effective and efficient resource use in organisations including principles that underpin effective procurement, stages of a procurement process, and methods for selecting suppliers.

Managing Quality and Continuous Improvement

519V4 | 60 TUT Hours

On successful achievement of this unit learners will understand the scope and purpose of quality management, approaches, tools and techniques for managing quality and how to judge its success.

Managing Finance

520V4 | 60 TUT Hours

This unit has been designed to enable learners to understand how financial systems within organisations operate. Learners will evaluate the sources of finance for organisations, and understand the principles for setting and managing budgets in line with regulatory and organisational guidelines. This unit has been designed to enhance the learner’s confidence and credibility in financial management, which will translate into improved management skills.

Using Reflective Practice to Inform Personal and Professional Development

525V4 | 50 TUT Hours

The aim of the unit is to equip learners with the understanding of the value of reflective practice, and how reflection can be used as the basis of a meaningful personal and professional development.

Principles of Leadership Practice

526V4 | 80 TUT Hours

The aim of this unit is to develop managers’ understanding of ethical leadership and the impact of culture and values on leadership.

Learning KnowledgeBrief

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Need to Know

Frequently Asked Questions.

KnowledgeBrief Level 5 management courses provide a pathway to gaining your CMI Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) status or a full Chartered Manager (CMgr) status.

The course is delivered 100% online through our KBPro® Learning Platform which condenses the latest business insights and business school academic material into brief, easily useable formats.

Throughout your learning journey, you are provided with the on-demand support of a Qualifications Specialist. We also deliver a detailed Assignment Impact Session on the units you have chosen to complete, setting you up for success.

Upon completing the CMI Level 5 Certificate in leadership and management you will be awarded fCMgr Foundation Chartered Manager status and will receive your CMI Certificate. You can also download your KnowledgeBrief Certificate which includes CPD hours. This qualification will help you on your way to full Chartered Manager (CMgr) status if you choose to continue your studies.

No formal experience required

Existing managers or leaders who undertake Level 5 management courses will typically have five or more years’ experience in a managerial or leadership role, but it is:

  • Suitable for managers who have some experience in leadership positions
  • Designed to be accessible to learners who are completely new to management
  • Suitable for anyone who is managing projects in a specific management area such as project management
Learner Experience

Delivered 100% online through our KBPro® Learning Platform

Benefit from the best of current business school knowledge endorsed by professional bodies when studying for your CMI Level 5 qualification. Designed in formats to accelerate learning and focus on business application for immediate results in the workplace. Earn online degree equivalent CMI qualifications, manage your CPD, and access cutting edge research.


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Accreditation

KnowledgeBrief is a Strategic Partner with the Chartered Management Institute

All CMI Level 5 course content is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute and all learners receive a KnowledgeBrief Certificate which includes CPD hours.


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ManpowerGroup

"KnowledgeBrief are best in class for their Leadership and Management training, highly professional and extremely knowledgeable coaches"

Wiltshire Council

"My Apprenticeship through Wiltshire Council with KnowledgeBrief has enabled me to have a wider understanding of management principles. The guidance given was invaluable to enable me to obtain my chartered management qualification with Distinction."

Wiltshire Council

"Throughout the course, I was guided and supported by skilled Personal Learning Advisors and attended informative workshops. By gaining my CMI qualification in leadership & management, I have been able to advance my career to the next level in management."

Tata Chemicals Europe

"The benefits the programme brings to you in your role, and throughout the organisation are incredibly valuable. I would recommend the Level 5 to anyone in a management or leadership position."

Flogas

"It doesn’t matter what stage you are at in your Leadership or Management career, a Level 3 or 5 course will make you a better leader."

JPI Media

"I recommend anyone who is in a management or leadership role to take the course. It’s both challenging and rewarding and can only augment your existing knowledge and skills. You will grow as a leader if you take this course."

Wiltshire Council

"The Professional Learning Advisors who are our learners’ main point of contact are delightful, always happy to help, engaging and provide the right level of support and advice to ensure their success."

CLIC Sargent

"The course has been fantastic and with the knowledge and frameworks you learn and can directly apply in your day job, you will become better at what you do."

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