Diploma in Principles of Management and Leadership

Course Type: Chartered Management Institution (CMI), Level 3

Length: 34 weeks, part-time

Entry Requirements:

• Ideally, you should have already achieved a level 2 qualification although your previous experience will also be considered when applying for this course

This qualification has been developed for junior managers, supervisors and first line managers who have operational responsibility for a defined area of activity and who wish to build on and develop their existing management skills and knowledge. This qualification gives junior managers the communication and motivational skills to help improve operational efficiency.

Upon completing the qualification, you will be awarded Foundation Chartered Manager Status. Putting aspiring and earlycareer managers on a guided development pathway to becoming a fully-fledged Chartered Manager.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

Taught by industry professionals, you will explore the key concepts and elements of first line management. Modules included are:

• Principles of Management and Leadership

• Managing a team to achieve results

• Building Stakeholder Relationships using Effective Communication

• Contributing to the Delivery of a Project

• Managing Daily Activities to Achieve Results

• Managing Own Personal and Professional Development

• Managing Budgets and Resources

• Managing Data and Information

HOW AM I ASSESSED?

Your learning will take place through a range of methods including classroombased lectures, workshop activities, small group work, practical case studies and individual tutorials.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Once you have successfully completed the course you can progress onto the CMI Level 5 Certificate in Leadership & Management.

Diploma in Management and Leadership

Course Type: Chartered Management Institution (CMI), Level 5

Length: 18 months, part-time

Entry Requirements:

• Ideally, you should have already achieved a level 2 qualification although your previous experience will also be considered when applying for this course

This qualification is designed for practising middle managers and those aspiring to senior management who want to develop their core management skills such as managing resources, recruitment and information management.

It is a formal, professional qualification which will reinforce existing knowledge, build on current work experience and prepare for future career advancements.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

With a comprehensive structure, our Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership is taught by industry professionals and provides all the key skills and competencies you’ll need to become an effective manager.

• Principles of Operational Leadership and Management in an Organisational Context

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

• Managing Stakeholder Relationships

• Managing Projects to Achieve Results

• Managing Change

• Creating and Delivering Operational Plans

• Managing Finance

• Using Reflective Practice to Inform Personal and Professional Development

HOW AM I ASSESSED?

Your learning will take place through a range of methods including classroombased lectures, workshop activities, small group work, practical case studies and individual tutorials.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Once you have successfully completed the course you can progress onto the CMI Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management.