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CMI Level 3 Diploma in First Line Management and Leadership

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Provider ICS Learn
Recognition CMI
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Course overview

Become a better manager. Get CMI-qualified online.

The CMI Level 3 Diploma in First Line Management and Leadership is a comprehensive qualification for practising or aspiring team leaders, supervisors and first line managers who want to build practical management skills.

This course is a good fit if you already supervise others, help with daily operations, or are getting ready for a management role. You’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to manage people, handle workplace changes, work on projects, solve problems, support customer service, and use data more effectively.

This comprehensive diploma is the most in-depth qualification in the CMI Level 3 First Line Management pathway, offering a stronger foundation into management and leadership than the Award or Certificate.

Who's It For?

The CMI Level 3 Diploma in First Line Management and Leadership is great if you're:

  • Already supervising others and want to build broader management confidence

  • Preparing for a team leader, supervisor or first line manager role

  • Looking for the most in-depth CMI Level 3 First Line Management and Leadership qualification

  • Keen to develop practical skills across people management, change, projects, problem solving, customer service and data

  • Interested in gaining a recognised CMI qualification to support your management development

  • Planning to continue your professional development with further CMI study

Job outcomes

  • Team Leader
  • Supervisor
  • First Line Manager
  • Junior Manager

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Recognitions

CMI

Accredited/ Certified by CMI

Study method

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    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
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    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
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Duration study load

  • 12 months, plus 6–7 written assignments
  • 18 months support period

Delivery

This course is delivered fully online via self-study and e-learning, with 24/7 access to course materials through the virtual learning platform, mystudyspace.

Entry requirements

You don't need any prior experience or qualifications to enrol on the CMI Level 3 Diploma in First Line Management and Leadership.

This course is suitable for learners aged 16 and over and, as the qualification is delivered in English, you'll need a good standard of written English to complete your assignments.

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Pathways

After completing the CMI Level 3 Diploma in First Line Management and Leadership, you may choose to continue your management development with CMI Level 5 qualifications.

Successful students are also eligible for Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) status upon completion of the course, subject to retaining CMI membership.

Course features

  • 24/7 access to the all-in-one virtual learning platform, mystudyspace
  • Access to all interactive online course materials
  • Online Induction Programme and AI-led videos
  • FREE online study planners
  • Expert academic support
  • Friendly Student Services team to help with non-academic questions

Professional Recognition

CMI (Chartered Management Institute)

Assessment

To successfully gain your CMI qualification, you'll complete a written assignment of around 2,000 to 3,000 words for each unit you study. Your assignments will be submitted online through mystudyspace and marked by ICS Learn's CMI tutors.

Subjects

In the CMI Level 3 Diploma in First Line Management and Leadership, you'll choose six units from the options below and achieve a minimum of 37 credits.

Core Units
Approaches to Managing and Leading People and Teams (7 credits)
Contributing to the Management of Change (8 credits)
Contributing to the Management of a Project (7 credits)
Managing Problems and Decision Making (6 credits)
Professional Development as a First Line Manager (7 credits)
Principles of Equity, Diversity and Inclusive Working Practice (6 credits)
Principles of Health and Safety in a Work Setting (6 credits)
Monitoring Quality to Improve Outcomes (6 credits)
Supporting the Delivery of Customer Service (5 credits)
Managing Data and Information (5 credits)

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Payment options

Course fees - £1,895.00

Sale pricing: £1,421.00 (25% off)

  • Interest-free, flexible payment plans available

  • No government funding available for this course

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About ICS Learn

As the world’s most experienced flexible learning provider, we specialise in professional online qualifications for where you're headed next.

Whether you're looking to break into a new field, advance in your current role, or gain a promotion, our self-paced, 100% online courses make it simple to study at your own pace, on your own terms. Suited for those across virtually any industry, our wide range of globally recognised qualifications includes:
  • CIPD HR and L&D courses
  • AAT Accountancy & Bookkeeping courses
  • ICB & Sage Payroll courses
  • CMI Management & Leadership courses
  • PRINCE2 Project Management courses
  • CIPS Procurement courses
  • BCS Information Technology courses
With anytime enrolment, 24/7 online course access, and expert academic support, we make it easy to fit learning around your life – and not the other way around. That’s why every year we help thousands of busy professionals just like you gain the skills they need for a career they’ll love. Progress with purpose. Enrol today!

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