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CMI Management & Leadership Diploma Level 5

A CMI diploma for practising or aspiring middle managers and leaders at operations, division, departmental or specialist level.

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Why choose this course

  1. Interactive face to face teaching, with four sessions per unit
  2. Assessed by evidence booklets, with formative assessment for each unit
  3. Units include managing change, stakeholder relationships and operational plans
  4. Skills for roles such as operations, divisional or regional manager
  5. Progression routes include the Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship

Overview

This diploma is designed for practising middle managers and leaders at operations, division, departmental or specialist level, who are typically accountable to a senior manager or business owner. The primary role of a practising or aspiring manager and leader is to lead and manage individuals and teams to deliver the aims and objectives in line with the organisational strategy.

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We also offer a range of alternative qualifications for management development with the qualifications from the Chartered Management Institute,

Award: 1 unit

Certificate - 3 units

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What you’ll study

8 units

This diploma includes the following units that all students complete:

  1. Units

    • Principles of Managing and Leading Individuals and Teams to Achieve Success503
    • Managing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion506
    • Forming Successful Teams505
    • Managing Stakeholder Relationships509
    • Managing Change514
    • Creating and Delivering Operational Plans515
    • Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility and sustainability608
    • Managing Projects to Achieve Results513
Then: where it leads

Occasional changes to unit and course content may take place. Students will be notified when applicable.

How you’ll learn

You’ll learn through lectures, seminars and discussion forums.

  • Lectures
  • Seminars
  • Discussion forums
Read more about how you’ll learn

This programme is delivered via interactive face to face teaching with four sessions per unit over the duration of the programme.

Assessment is by the completion of evidence booklets.

Formative assessment is provided for each unit to support student development

Peer learning in the classroom facilitates the development of shared understanding and allows learners to draw understanding from a range of wider experiences.

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Next: Tuesday 5 January 2027, 4:30pm to 6:30pm

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Where it can take you

Progression to Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship level 6 (fast-track): available at DN Colleges Group

This qualification provides learners with skills and knowledge for individuals entering the management sector in roles including:

  • Operations Manager
  • Divisional Manager
  • Departmental Manager
  • Regional Manager
  • Specialist Manager
Read more about careers and progression

Progression to BA (Hons) Leadership and Management - available at DN Colleges Group

Progression to Level 7 qualifications

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Entry requirements

Don’t have the standard qualifications? You may still be able to apply.

There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification

This qualification is suitable for Learners from age 18 and who are in or aspiring to a middle manager role. There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification, but as a Learner you will be ideally to be working within an organisation or role where they can demonstrate skills and apply knowledge. Alternatively, you could draw on previous experience within an organisation or use an organisation you are familiar with.

Taken a different path?

We are committed to creating educational opportunities for people from a variety of backgrounds and situations. If you have been out of formal education for some time, and/or you do not have the qualifications stated, we might still be able to consider your application and offer you a range of support. We are here to help. Please get in touch to find out more.

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Fees and funding

£2,350

a year for UK students

Additional costs

Your Tuition fees cover most costs associated with your course (including registration, tuition, and assessment).

There may be some extra costs that you might need to make, or choose to pay, for example:

  • Books (you’ll have access to books from your module reading lists in the HE library, but you may wish to buy your own copies)
  • Printing and photocopying
  • Trips and enhancement opportunities

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Your next step

Apply now, come and see us first, or ask us anything.

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Open Event – 5th January 2027Tuesday 5 January 2027, 4:30pm to 6:30pm

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What happens after you apply

1

You apply

Apply direct to us online, and we’ll reply by email.

2

You hear back

You’ll get an unconditional offer, a conditional offer, or an unsuccessful application.

3

You get ready to start

Before you enrol we’ll need photo ID and copies of your certificates. Apply for Student Finance early.

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Level

Level 5

Duration

2 years

Study mode

Part-time

Awarding body

Chartered Management Institute

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