CMI Award in Management and Leadership Level 5

About This Course

The CMI Award in Management and Leadership Level 5 is designed for aspiring or practising managers who want to strengthen their leadership abilities and drive team success. This qualification provides a focused introduction to key management principles, helping you develop the confidence and expertise needed to lead effectively in a range of organisational settings.

With flexible online learning and expert tutor support, you will explore essential topics such as team leadership, performance management, and organisational behaviour. The course is ideal for those looking to progress in their current role or take the next step in their management career, and CMI membership is included upon registration.

Whether you are seeking to enhance your professional profile or open up further study opportunities, this CMI Award offers a valuable foundation for future growth.

Course Benefits

• Flexible online study allows you to learn at your own pace while balancing work and life commitments.
• Gain practical management and leadership skills relevant to a wide range of industries.
• Receive CMI membership on registration, offering access to exclusive resources and support.
• Benefit from personalised tutor guidance to help you select the most suitable units for your goals.
• Achieve a nationally recognised qualification to boost your career prospects.

Available Course Units

Qualification Title: CMI Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership
Qualification Number: 603/2390/5

Learners complete two of the units below:

Unit 1: Principles of management and leadership in an organisational context
Unit 2: Principles of developing, managing and leading individuals and teams to achieve success
Unit 3: Principles of managing and leading individuals and teams to achieve success
Unit 4: Managing performance
Unit 5: Forming successful teams
Unit 6: Managing equality, diversity and inclusion
Unit 7: Principles of delivering coaching and mentoring
Unit 8: Principles of developing a skilled and talented workforce
Unit 9: Managing stakeholder relationships
Unit 10: Managing conflict
Unit 11: Principles of recruiting, selecting and retaining talent
Unit 12: Workforce planning
Unit 13: Managing projects to achieve results
Unit 14: Managing change
Unit 15: Creating and delivering operational plans
Unit 16: Planning, procuring and managing resources
Unit 17: Principles of innovation
Unit 18: Managing risk
Unit 19: Managing quality and continuous improvement
Unit 20: Managing finance
Unit 21: Using data and information for decision making
Unit 22: Managing the customer experience
Unit 23: Principles of marketing products and services
Unit 24: Conducting a management project
Unit 25: Using reflective practice to inform personal and professional development
Unit 26: Principles of leadership practice

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 two months to complete your studies, with a minimum of 40 study hours required. No external examinations are required.

Required Knowledge

Suitable for aspiring or practising middle managers/leaders.

Students must be at at least 19 years old to enrol.

Awarding Body

This qualification is awarded by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). On successful completion, you will receive the CMI Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership.

This course 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.

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