There is an opportunity to expand the qualification to a higher level e.g. Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership, as well as working towards becoming a Chartered Manager, gaining full membership of the Chartered Management Institute.
CMI level 5 is designed for practising and aspiring middle managers who want to develop core management skills and advance their careers, and those aiming for Chartered Manager status. This includes professionals in roles such as operations, departmental, divisional, or specialist managers across various sectors like private, public, and third. The qualifications focus on developing personal management capabilities and competencies needed to manage teams and projects effectively.
The Diploma qualification gives you a fully comprehensive bank of the skills and knowledge required to be a manager as part of your organisation, as well as the ability to apply your learning in the context of another organisation or industry sector. This qualification is aimed at practice managers who are working at or aspiring to work at middle management level. It allows you to develop your skills and knowledge by focusing on key management areas.
If you are employed, you may wish to consider the Level 5 Operational Departmental Manager Apprenticeship.
Classroom attendance is fortnightly.
Online: You will study award-winning video lessons, which are available on demand, and can be viewed from your phone, tablet or computer – meaning you can choose how, when and where you want to study. Lessons last for around 45 minutes and are accompanied by animations and motion graphics to bring concepts to life. Practice questions, downloadable lesson materials and interactive case studies help to enhance the learning experience further and learners should expect to spend around 3-4 hours studying independently online each week.
On Campus: You benefit from fortnightly 3-hour classes with a specialist tutor. 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 peers will help to reinforce key points while also providing the additional support and motivation that comes from being part of a group.
The diploma requires you to complete approximately 7 modules (depending on credits of each module).
Modules may include:
501 Principles of Management and Leadership in an Organisational Context (7 credits)
502 Principles of Developing, Managing and Leading Individuals and Teams to Achieve Success (6 credits)
509 Managing Stakeholder Relationships (4 credits)
513 Managing Projects to Achieve Results (6 credits)
514 Managing Change (5 credits)
Classroom attendance is fortnightly.
Online: You will study award-winning video lessons, which are available on demand, and can be viewed from your phone, tablet or computer – meaning you can choose how, when and where you want to study. Lessons last for around 45 minutes and are accompanied by animations and motion graphics to bring concepts to life. Practice questions, downloadable lesson materials and interactive case studies help to enhance the learning experience further and learners should expect to spend around 3-4 hours studying independently online each week.
On Campus: You benefit from fortnightly 3-hour classes with a college tutor. 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 classmates will 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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