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CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership

The course develops the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as a middle manager and leader.

Course type

CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership

Course length

Typically 9–12 months

Entry requirements

There are no formal academic requirements; however, learners should:

  • Be aged 18 or over
  • Be working in, or aspiring to, a middle management role
  • Have experience of managing people, projects, or resources
  • Possess a good standard of written and spoken English
  • Be able to complete work-based assignments
Delivery options
Flexible delivery options available.
Course content
The course develops the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as a middle manager and leader. Topics include:

Leadership & Management Foundations

  • Principles of management and leadership
  • Leadership practice in an organisational context

Managing People & Performance

  • Leading and developing individuals and teams
  • Managing performance and building successful teams
  • Coaching, mentoring, and workforce development

Operational & Organisational Management

  • Creating and delivering operational plans
  • Managing projects to achieve results
  • Planning and managing resources

Strategic & Business Skills

  • Managing finance and budgets
  • Using data and information for decision-making
  • Managing stakeholder relationships

Driving Improvement & Change

  • Managing change and innovation
  • Risk management
  • Quality and continuous improvement

Personal & Professional Development

  • Reflective practice and leadership development
  • Building management capability and effectiveness

Learners select units based on their chosen qualification size and career goals.

What's next?

After completing this qualification, learners can progress to more senior leadership roles such as:

  • Operations Manager
  • Departmental Manager
  • Regional Manager
  • Senior Leader

You may also choose to continue your professional development with higher-level qualifications such as the CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership, supporting progression into strategic and executive leadership roles.

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