CMI Award in First Line Management and Leadership Level 3

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Develop your leadership skills and boost your career prospects with the CMI Award in First Line Management & Leadership Level 3 qualification.

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CMI Award in First Line Management and Leadership Level 3

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About This Course

The CMI Award in First Line Management & Leadership Level 3 is designed for those who are ready to take on a supervisory or team leader role, or for current managers seeking to formalise their skills. This qualification provides a practical foundation in leadership, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to manage teams effectively and drive organisational success.

Whether you are looking to progress in your current position or step into a new management role, this course offers flexible learning tailored to your career ambitions. With a focus on real-world management scenarios, you will develop the skills needed to motivate teams, communicate with stakeholders, and handle workplace challenges.

By completing the CMI Award in First Line Management & Leadership Level 3, you will gain a respected qualification that demonstrates your commitment to professional development and effective leadership.

Earn up to 8 UCAS points upon successful completion.

Course Benefits

  • Flexible study options allow you to fit learning around your work and personal commitments.
  • Develop essential leadership and management skills relevant to first-line managers.
  • Enhance your career prospects with a nationally recognised CMI qualification.
  • Access to CMI membership resources and support throughout your studies.
  • Build confidence in managing teams, projects, and organisational activities.
  • Awards up to 8 UCAS points.

Course Units

Qualification Title: CMI Award in First Line Management and Leadership Level 3
Qualification Number: 610/4594/9

Unit 1: Approaches to Managing and Leading People and Teams (7 credits)

Completing this unit achieves the full qualification, which requires a minimum of 5 credits. Depending on availability, you may be able to choose a different unit from the CMI syllabus. Please get in touch to discuss your options.

On completion, this unit can be used towards the CMI Certificate in First Line Management and Leadership Level 3, so you can build on your Award with further study.

Assessment

This course is assessed using a series of written assignments designed to test your knowledge of the course materials. These will need to be sent to your personal tutor for marking, who will provide helpful tips and feedback.

You will have six months of tutor support to complete your studies, with a minimum of 50 study hours required. No external examinations are required.

Required Knowledge

No prior knowledge or skills in this area are needed to enrol onto this course, making it ideal for those just starting out in this career field.

To enrol you must be aged 16 or over.

Awarding Body

This qualification is awarded by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Upon successful completion, you will receive the CMI Award in First Line Management & Leadership Level 3 certificate.

Earn up to 8 UCAS points upon successful completion.

This qualification is delivered by OSC.

Support

Learners benefit from the guidance of personal tutors with industry experience, as well as comprehensive study guides and course materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

You have six months of tutor support to complete this course.


There are two payment options, pay in full for your course or monthly. Our monthly payment option allows you to spread the cost of your course over a number of months.

If you choose to pay using a payment plan, to apply you must be able to answer yes to the following:

  • Your billing address is based in the UK
  • You have a UK based bank account
  • Bill payer must be 18 or above.

This is a government-regulated qualification, with certification provided by an Ofqual-regulated awarding body.


Yes, all of our courses are accredited by their awarding bodies.

We offer a wide range of courses, from diplomas to full, OFQUAL regulated, qualifications.

The accreditation for each course is listed on the course details page.


No, this is a distance learning course, which means your assessments will be submitted and marked using our online LMS (Learner Management System).


This is a question that our team are often asked, there are many reasons but here are the main reasons to choose Association of Learning:

  • No hidden charges, the price you see includes everything, from marking, to certification.
  • Our average marking time is 3 working days (most providers are 10+).
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  • As many submissions as you need to complete, many providers cap how many times you can submit work.
  • All courses are fully endorsed by external awarding organisations.
  • 14 day money back guarantee or course switch.

If you need any more reasons to choose Association of Learning, contact our team!

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