Course overview
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 3 Award in First Line Management provides an introduction to the skills, roles and responsibilities of managing a team. Designed for professionals who have operational responsibility for a defined area of activity, and who wish to build on their existing management capabilities, this management course focuses on the development of specific leadership skills.
With the CMI being the only chartered professional body in the field of management and leadership, you can rest assured that CMI courses are of the highest quality and will demonstrate your leadership capabilities across a range of industries to employers.
The CMI Level 3 Award in First Line Management is a short and concise route which aims to give you the communication and motivational skills to help improve operational efficiency.
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
- 3 months of unbeatable support
- Total qualification time of 60 hours
Course features
- Unrivalled support package
- Fully flexible study options
- First class study materials and resources
- Structured, constructive tutor feedback
- Fully accredited professional qualifications
- Your success guaranteed – if you don’t pass your qualification within two years of enrolling with us, we’ll let you re-sit the whole study period for free
Assessment
CMI Qualifications are assessed by assignments. For each unit of study, students are required to produce an assignment that demonstrates their understanding of the unit topic. Assignments are marked by one of our expert tutors and you will receive detailed feedback on the work you have submitted.
There are no exams to be taken and assignments can be submitted as and when you have completed each unit making studying CMI with Distance Learning College a fantastic flexible learning option.
Who's it for?
This course is a great option for supervisors taking their first steps into line management and those who already have some management responsibilities and want to certify their leadership abilities.
What's the difference between the CMI and ILM?
Subjects
To successfully achieve the CMI Level 3 Award in First Line Management, you will be required to complete a minimum of 6 credits.
- Personal Development as a First Line Manager (6 Credits)
- Resources Planning (6 Credits)
- Meeting Stakeholder Needs (6 Credits)
- Managing and Communicating Information (6 Credits)
- Developing Individuals and Teams (6 Credits)
- Recruitment and Selection Process (6 Credits)
- Maintaining Quality Standards (6 Credits)
- Management Communication (6 Credits)
- Being a Leader (6 Credits)
- Introduction to First Line Management (6 Credits)
- Corporate Social Responsibility (6 Credits)
- Improving Team Performance (7 Credits)
About DLC Training
We provide unrivalled support to our students, ensuring their successful completion of their distance learning online training, to achieve their professional qualification.
As the UK’s No.1 Distance Learning College, we have a dedicated student and business advisory team – committed to guiding, supporting and delivering employee and workforce improvements.
Our friendly team of course advisors provide clear and focused recommendations ensuring that students select the most beneficial course from our wide portfolio of professional qualifications to ensure each learner is able to improve their skills and develop their knowledge, regardless of their existing abilities. From entry-level through to strategic management, whatever stage of their career development we are able to help individuals in a wide range of industries and roles.