CMI Level 5 Qualifications in Management and Leadership

Duration:

9 weeks | Starting April 2026

Delivery:

Face-to-Face or Online

Application Status:

Open

The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) is the only UK chartered professional body dedicated exclusively to management and leadership. Established in 1947 and awarded with a Royal Charter, CMI sets the standards for management excellence for more than 75 years.

With over 170,000 members worldwide, CMI provides internationally recognised qualifications that deliver practical knowledge and skills that directly enhance workplace performance. Studying with CMI connects you to a global community of managers and leaders.

Recognition: Chartered Manager status is an internationally recognised accreditation and the gold standard of excellence in management and leadership.

CredibilityAs a Royal Chartered organisation, CMI has been the benchmark for management and leadership for over 75 years.

Impact: Our qualifications are designed to deliver real-world impact, boosting individual performance and organisational success.

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CMI Level 5 Management & Leadership

WHAT IS IT?

It is a professional qualification awarded by the CMI and includes the following modules:

  • Principles of Leadership Practice

Develop a critical understanding of leadership in modern organisational contexts. Explore leadership theories, styles and approaches, and examine how leadership impacts individuals, teams and organisational performance. Strengthen your ability to apply effective and ethical leadership practices in real-world situations.

  • Managing Projects to Achieve Results

Develop the knowledge and skills required to plan, lead and deliver successful projects. Learn how to define objectives, manage resources, assess risks and ensure projects achieve measurable outcomes aligned with organisational goals.

  • Principles of Managing Individuals & Teams

Gain insight into effective people management and team leadership. Explore motivation, delegation, communication and performance factors that influence individual contribution and team effectiveness.

  • Managing Performance

Understand how to set clear performance expectations, monitor progress and provide constructive feedback. Learn practical approaches to support continuous improvement and professional development within your team.

  • Managing Conflict

Build the skills and confidence to identify, address and resolve workplace conflict constructively. Explore the causes of conflict and apply practical techniques to promote positive working relationships and collaboration.

  • Principles of Delivering Coaching and Mentoring

Develop structured coaching and mentoring skills to support individual growth and organisational development. Learn how to conduct effective coaching conversations, set goals and provide developmental feedback.

  • Managing Change

Develop the knowledge and skills required to lead and manage organisational change effectively. Learn how to analyse drivers of change, evaluate change management approaches, engage stakeholders and address resistance. Build practical strategies to plan, implement and sustain change to achieve organisational objectives.

 
  • Starting April 2026
  • Blended learning (in-person and online)
  • Duration: 9 weeks | evening hours

Brochure is coming.

WHO IS IT FOR?

  • Mid-level managers across industries
  • Professionals aspiring to move into management roles
  • Team leaders aiming to strengthen their leadership capacity
  • Managers who want a practical programme with proven impact

WHY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAMME?

International recognition: Earn a globally respected qualification, valued by employers worldwide

Practical skills in action: Apply tools and techniques immediately to create real impact in your role

Career progression: Strengthen your path to senior management and leadership positions

Global community & networking: Connect with CMI’s and HMC’s international professional networks

Leverage expertise: Gain the mindset and skillset you need for success from distinguished leaders and managers across industries

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