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CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership

The CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership is an Ofqual-regulated qualification awarded directly by the Chartered Management Institute, for practising or aspiring middle managers. Study fully online in 9 to 12 months, no exams, and gain professional recognition as an Associate Member of the CMI.

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  • 9 to 12 monthsDuration
  • 100% OnlineStudy Method
  • Not applicable UCAS ptsPoints Available
  • Start anytimeStart Date
Accredited qualificationUK awarding body
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CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership at a glance
Qualification levelRQF Level 5
Qualification number603/8318/8
Awarding bodyan Ofqual-regulated UK awarding organisation
Total credits37 credits
UCAS pointsNot applicable UCAS points
Typical study time9 to 12 months
Study method100% Online
Start dateStart anytime
Pay monthly£125.00 per month
Pay annually£1,499.00

This course is for you if…

  • ✓Are currently working as a team leader, supervisor or manager and want to formalise your skills
  • ✓Have been identified for promotion into a middle management role
  • ✓Want a qualification directly awarded by the Chartered Management Institute, the UK’s only chartered body for management
  • ✓Want professional recognition, including Associate CMI membership, alongside your qualification
  • ✓Are comfortable applying management theory to real workplace projects and challenges
  • ✓Want a generic management qualification recognised across any industry, not sector specific

Your career after this course

  • ✓Are not currently in, or moving towards, a management or supervisory role
  • ✓Want a qualification specific to one sector, such as adult social care, where a sector-specific Level 5 diploma may be more relevant
  • ✓Are looking for a fully academic qualification with no workplace application
  • ✓Need to qualify in under 6 months
  • ✓Have no experience managing people, projects or budgets to draw on for assignments
  • ✓Want a qualification with formal written exams rather than assignment-based assessment
About this qualification

What you'll learn

Middle managers hold organisations together, translating senior strategy into day-to-day delivery while leading and developing their own teams. The CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership is the qualification that formalises those skills and is awarded directly by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), the only chartered professional body for management in the UK.

This Level 5 qualification is quality-assured by Ofqual and delivered entirely online. It covers core management topics including leading and managing individuals and teams, financial management, project management, and strategic decision making, drawing on real workplace scenarios throughout.

Regulated qualificationRQF Level 5UCAS Not applicable100% Online9 to 12 monthsSelf-paced
What you'll need

Entry requirements

There are no strict formal entry requirements, but the course is best suited to those already working in, or moving into, a management or supervisory role.

You should be comfortable applying course content to real workplace examples, since assignments are based on your own management context.

There is no minimum study commitment, though most learners spend around 5 to 8 hours a week to complete within 9 to 12 months.

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Assessment

How you're assessed

The qualification is assessed entirely through written assignments that apply management and leadership theory to your own workplace practice. There are no formal exams.

Assignments are marked against CMI’s national assessment criteria, with feedback and resubmission opportunities if you do not meet the standard first time.

01

Portfolio-based

Coursework and a written portfolio. No traditional written exams.

02

Submit online

All assignments submitted through your learner dashboard.

03

Tutor feedback

Detailed feedback in 3 to 5 working days. Refine and resubmit until you reach the grade you want.

04

Graded across units

Pass, Merit or Distinction on each unit. Top grades stack to the highest UCAS point total.

Careers

Where this can take you

Typical roles and salary ranges this qualification opens up.

Team Leader / Supervisor

Typical salary range

£24,000 to £34,000

Lead a team of staff, manage day-to-day performance and act as the link between operational staff and senior management.

Operations Manager

Typical salary range

£29,000 to £52,500

Oversee the day-to-day operations of a department or business unit, managing budgets, staffing and performance.

Human Resources Officer

Typical salary range

£18,000 to £40,000

Manage recruitment, employee relations and HR processes within an organisation, often progressing into HR management.

Training and Development Officer

Typical salary range

£20,000 to £28,000

Design and deliver staff training and development programmes, rising to £28,000 to £40,000 with experience.

Pricing

Choose your payment plan

Same course, your choice of how to pay.

Pay Monthly

Recurring monthly subscription. Cancel anytime.

£125.00/month

Billed monthly

  • Full access to all course materials
  • Dedicated subject tutor
  • Live and recorded webinars
  • Certificate on completion
  • Pay by card, PayPal, Klarna
  • Spread cost with 0% interest
Best value

Pay Annually

Recurring annual subscription. Save versus monthly.

£1,499.00/year

Billed annually

  • Everything in Pay Monthly
  • Save 20% on the course price
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Lock in lifetime materials access
  • Free downloadable course guide
  • No further payments
Everything else

What else you should know

Study support and platform

  • You get a personal tutor from day one
  • Log in any time from a phone, tablet or laptop
  • Marking is done in 3 to 5 working days
  • Talk to our support team by phone, email or live chat
  • See your progress and next steps on your dashboard
  • Join the learner community forum when you want to chat to others

Funding and finance

  • Pay monthly to spread the cost with no interest
  • Pay in full and save versus monthly
  • No credit checks and no contract. Pause or cancel anytime
  • We can send funding paperwork to your employer if they sponsor you
  • Our enrolment team will talk you through every option
  • 14 day money back guarantee on every enrolment

Accreditation and recognition

  • Awarded by a recognised UK awarding body
  • Regulated by Ofqual, the same standard as college courses
  • Accepted by UK universities, employers and professional bodies
  • You get a certificate when you finish
  • Listed on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications
  • Independently quality checked through IQA and EQA

How it works

  • Start any time. There are no set term dates or cohorts
  • Study at your own pace around work and family
  • No exams. You complete coursework, a portfolio and assignments
  • Resubmit your work at no extra cost to reach the grade you want
  • Use the optional study planner if you like a bit of structure
  • How long you study is entirely up to you. Most learners spend a few hours each week, but you can do more or less based on your own pace
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Good value and well structured. I appreciated that I could resubmit work without extra cost, really helped me improve.
David R. · Leeds
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