Course overview
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership is best suited to those taking the next step in their management careers, who are keen to develop their leadership skills and secure a position in senior management. The CMI Level 5 Diploma equips you with fundamental management expertise, such as resource management, recruitment and information management.
This is a comprehensive course designed to give you all the skills and knowledge required of a senior manager. Once you have completed this course, you will be eligible to study the CMI Level 5 Extended Diploma, or progress onto the CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Management and Leadership.
CMI distance learning courses with Distance Learning College offer more one-to-one support than with any other distance learning provider. As well as this, our guarantee allows you to resit your course completely free of charge if you’re unable to pass the first time.
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
- 18 months of unbeatable support
- Total qualification time of 370 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.
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Subjects
To successfully achieve the CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership, you will be required to complete a minimum of 38 credits.
- Personal Development as a Manager and Leader (6 Credits)
- Meeting Stakeholder and Quality Needs (6 Credits)
- Information Based Decision Making (7 Credits)
- Practices of Resource Management (7 Credits)
- Conducting a Management Project (10 Credits)
- Being a Leader (7 Credits)
- Managing Team and Individual Performance (9 Credits)
- Project Development and Control (6 Credits)
- Planning for Development (6 Credits)
- Management Recruitment Selection and Induction (7 Credits)
- Organisational Corporate Social Responsibility (7 Credits)
- Leadership Practice (7 Credits)
- Introduction to Management and Leadership (7 Credits)
- Organisational Risk Management (7 Credits)
- Organisational Financial Management (9 Credits)
- Conducting a Marketing Plan (9 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.