Course overview
The CMI Level 3 Diploma in Principles of Management and Leadership is the ideal qualification for first-time or new management professionals who want to develop their leadership and management skills!
With this highly regarded qualification, you’ll learn how to ensure your teams meet organisational objectives by supporting and monitoring goals, providing direction and guidance, supporting day-to-day operations, and project planning. This course is designed to help you become a successful leader and demonstrate to potential employers your commitment to professional development.
Once you have completed this Diploma, you will benefit from progressing to the CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership to further validate your experience, knowledge, and skills.
Job outcomes
- Team Leader
- Supervisor
- Floor Leader
- Team Coordinator
- Helpdesk Manager
- Trainee Supervisor
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
Awards
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Duration study load
- 370 hours
Entry requirements
There are no formal prerequisites to study this qualification
Pathways
- CMI Level 4 in Management and Leadership
Course features
- Consultation with a Career Consultant to corroborate your course choice
- 12 months’ access to all CMI Level 3 study units & assignments
- The official CMI Level 3 Diploma in Management & Leadership
- Depending on your experience level, you could be eligible for Foundation or full-fledged Chartered Manager Status
- Draft checking & official marking for assignments, as well as 1 free re-take
- Access to a full Support Team including a Tutor and Study Coach
- CMI Membership with exclusive benefits
- A professional, Management-oriented CV rewrite*
- A LinkedIn profile overhaul to maximise your new networking opportunities*
*Value-added service that can be added at an additional cost
Assessment
CMI qualifications do not require individuals to take any official exams. However, a series of assignments must be completed and assessed by CMI-qualified Tutors before a qualification can be awarded. These assignments are research-based and have specific requirements, including font size and structure, as well as word limits that vary depending on the award, certificate, diploma, or extended diploma, and the level of the qualification.
You will need to complete any combination of units to a minimum of 370 Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 37 credits.
ELCAS funding
ELCAS (Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Service) Funding
The Ministry of Defence’s Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme (ELC) is an initiative to create lifelong learning amongst ex and current serving members of the Armed Forces.
The scheme provides financial support across a maximum of three separate financial years used to enhance their career and job prospects when they leave or have left the Military.
This funding can only be used to fund regulated qualifications above Level 3 and must be delivered by an ELCAS approved provider.
FAQs
Who is CMI Level 3 made for?
The Level 3 CMI qualification is intended for first-time Managers looking to grow their existing skills in management and leadership and is ideal for Supervisors and First-Line Managers.
What is CMI Level 3 equivalent to academically?
The Level 3 CMI qualification is equivalent to GCE AS/A-Levels in academic terms.
What’s the difference between the Award, Certificate, and Diploma?
CMI qualifications are available at different levels of depth and duration. Awards are the shortest and most concise qualification type. Certificates provide a broader base of knowledge and skills and take longer to complete. Diplomas provide a comprehensive and extensive program of learning and typically take the longest to complete.
What is Chartered Manager Status?
The Chartered Manager status is the epitome of professional recognition in the management and leadership field. It signifies a commitment to exceptional management skills and continuing professional development, as well as a demonstrated ability to deliver measurable impact. As the only professional body with a Royal Charter, the CMI is uniquely qualified to award this prestigious designation. As a Chartered Manager, you would be able to indicate the prestige of your qualification with the post-nominal ‘CMgr’ following your name on professional documents and platforms including LinkedIn, your CV, or your email signature. Those just starting their careers in management may be interested in Foundation Chartered Manager status, which recognises existing skills and knowledge and provides a pathway to full Chartered Manager status.
Subjects
ITonlinelearning offers all the Level 3 study units from the CMI – so you have the widest selection available to tailor a study programme that best suits you and your career!
To achieve the CMI Level 3 Diploma in Principles of Management and Leadership, you will need to complete a combination of modules below to a minimum of 370 TUT (Total Unit Time) hours and 37 credits.
Being equipped with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to manage and lead effectively is essential if an individual and their organisation are to succeed. This unit has been designed for learners who want to develop or sharpen their professional edge and enhance personal effectiveness. The application of management and leadership approaches and how these can positively impact on one’s own role, lead to improved performance, and support teams, colleagues & customers.
The aim of unit 301 is to introduce the foundations for managers, which will be developed throughout all the level 3 units.
The ability to manage teams that are able to communicate effectively and overcome barriers to achievement, is a critical skill for any manager. High-performing, cohesive teams are created in an environment where there is a collective understanding of values, goals and objectives.
This unit has been developed to support managers in understanding the nature of teams in the workplace, and how these can be managed to achieve results.
High-performing individuals impact the performance of teams and the organisation.
The aim of this unit is to develop the manager’s understanding of how to confidently use their knowledge, skills and abilities to support individuals, not only to perform well, but to exceed expectations.
As the range of communication tools used by a business continues to grow, and new technologies emerge, managers are faced with the challenge of how to select and use different tools to ensure that communication is effective, timely and has impact.
The aim of this unit is to equip managers with the knowledge and skills to select and use a range of workplace communication methods. These must be measurable and tailored to the needs of the target audience.
Developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders is an essential management skill. Stakeholders can have a positive or negative impact on the success of an organisation.
The aim of this unit is to equip managers to identify and understand stakeholders’ needs, know the purpose and benefits of building relationships with different stakeholder groups, and the methods of communicating with them to achieve results.
Treating colleagues, customers and stakeholders with dignity and respect enables relationships to develop and thrive.
This unit focuses on how to develop inclusive working practices in line with organisational and legal frameworks. This will not only improve the productivity and well-being of staff, but impact positively on the whole customer experience.
A skilled and adaptable workforce is a collective group of people equipped with the knowledge, skills and abilities to achieve and exceed objectives.
This unit aims to support managers to identify and select innovative development opportunities. It will enable them to identify approaches to support and promote participation, and how to monitor the impact of development activities for individuals, teams and the organisation.
Volunteers are uniquely placed to offer a wealth of skills and abilities to compliment those of employed staff within an organisation. Managed well, they can help an organisation improve the quality and capacity of the service.
The aim of this unit is to equip managers with the knowledge of how to engage, motivate and support volunteers to be effective within their role and address challenges with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.
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