Management & Leadership

Course Information

Introduction

This qualification is aimed at practising or aspiring managers and leaders who are typically accountable to senior manager or business owner. The primary role of a practising or aspiring manager and leader is to lead and manage individuals and teams to deliver aims and objectives in line with organisational strategy. This course is ideal for middle managers.

Overview

This qualification is a Vocationally Related Qualification (VRQ) that is aimed at middle managers to develop management and leadership skills.
The qualification is accredited on to the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) and is regulated by Ofqual in England and Northern Ireland and Qualifications Wales in Wales.
The qualification is aimed at practising or aspiring managers and leaders who are typically accountable to a senior manager or business owner. The primary role of a practising or aspiring manager and leader is to lead and manage individuals and teams to deliver aims and objectives in line with organisational strategy. Roles and responsibilities may also include but are not limited to developing teams and individuals, creating operational plans, planning and managing projects, managing change, managing finance, resources and identifying new approaches to business activities, managing quality and continuous improvement as well as managing the human resources function.

Who is this course for?

These qualifications are aimed at practising or aspiring managers and leaders who are typically accountable to a senior manager or business owner. The primary role of a practising or aspiring manager and leader is to lead and manage individuals and teams to deliver aims and objectives in line with organisational strategy. Roles and responsibilities may also include but are not limited to developing teams and individuals, creating operational plans, planning and managing projects, managing change, managing finance, resources and identifying new approaches to business activities, managing quality and continuous improvement as well as managing the human resources function.

Course units/modules

• 501 Principles of Management & Leadership in an Organisational Context
• 502 Principles of Developing, Managing and Leading Individuals and Teams to Achieve Success
• 513 Managing Projects to Achieve Results
• 514 Managing Change
• 524 Conducting a Management Project
• 525 Using Reflective Practice to Inform Personal and Professional Development

Benefits and skills

This qualification provides learners with skills and knowledge for individuals entering the management sector in roles including:

• Operations Manager
• Divisional Manager
• Departmental Manager
• Regional Manager
• Specialist Manager

After completion of this qualification you can also continue your learning and progress on to the following qualifications: CMI Level 7 Qualifications in Strategic Management and Leadership. With an extended, more comprehensive structure, the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Management and Leadership gives you all the key skills and competencies you'll need to become the manager you want to be.

Entry requirements

This qualification is suitable for Learners from age 18 and who are in or aspiring to a middle manager role. There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification, but as a Learner you will ideally be working within an organisation or role where you can demonstrate skills and apply knowledge. Alternatively, you could draw on previous experience within an organisation or use an organisation you are familiar with.

Available Apprenticeships and Progression options

This qualification provides learners with skills and knowledge for individuals entering the management sector in roles including:

• Operations Manager
• Divisional Manager
• Departmental Manager
• Regional Manager
• Specialist Manager

After completion of this qualification you can also continue your learning and progress on to the following qualifications: CMI Level 7 Qualifications in Strategic Management and Leadership. With an extended, more comprehensive structure, the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Management and Leadership gives you all the key skills and competencies you'll need to become the manager you want to be.

Chartered Management Institute (CMI) is a professional body – and the only chartered body - for management and leadership. Once registered for this qualification, you will automatically become a studying member, and upon completion will be eligible to become a Member of CMI (MCMI). You will also become eligible for Chartered Manager status via the Exemption Route.

Assessment types

Learners will be assessed by a variety of means, primarily via written assessments; however there will be a variety of methods across each of the units. Assessments will include: Reports, Scenarios, Case studies, Presentations, Reflections on own experience etc.