There is an opportunity to expand the qualification to a higher level, such as a CMI Level 5 Award, Certificate, or Diploma.
The CMI Level 3 provides foundational management skills for aspiring or junior managers. It focuses on practical abilities in team management, communication, and daily operational tasks. This qualification offers a recognised credential, enhancing leadership potential and serving as a pathway to further CMI certifications, with flexible learning options.
This diploma course is fully funded or partially funded for eligible learners, so the cost to you is reduced or free. Alternatively, you can apply for an advanced learner loan to cover the cost of studying this course, or we can invoice employers if they will be funding your qualification. Advanced learner loan information: https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan
For the CMI Level 3 Diploma in Principles of Management and Leadership, there are no formal entry requirements, but learners should have a good understanding of the English language and basic ICT skills, and ideally be working in a relevant role or have relevant experience. There are exemptions for those who have completed the CMI Level 3 Award or certificate.
The certificate requires you to complete approximately 7 modules (depending on credits of each module).
Modules may include:
301 Principles of Management and Leadership (7 credits)
302 Managing a Team to Achieve Results (6 credits)
305 Building Stakeholder Relationships Using Effective Communication (4 credits)
311 Contributing to the Delivery of a Project (6 credits)
312 Managing Daily Activities to Achieve Results (4 credits)
321 Managing Own Personal and Professional Development (5 credits)
318 Managing Data and Information (5 credits)
On campus, you benefit from fortnightly 3-hour classes with a specialist tutor k. Your tutor will review what you have learnt during your online lessons and will be on hand to provide guidance on progress and assessment. Regular discussion with class peerswill help to reinforce key points while also providing the additional support and motivation that comes from being part of a group.
Assessment is via applied work-based assignments. This ensures you minimise time away from work and that you undertake work study which is relevant to your own organisation’s context.
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