CMI Level 5 Management & Leadership
Empowering Emerging Leaders to Lead with Confidence and Impact
Move beyond managing tasks—start leading people, performance, and culture.
This hands-on programme equips operational leaders with the tools to lead teams, influence culture, and deliver measurable results in real-world environments..

Who It’s For
- Operational managers ready to step up
- Emerging leaders on succession pathways
- Team leaders moving into more strategic roles

What You’ll Gain
- Lead change with confidence and credibility
- Influence communication and team culture
- Align leadership with organisational strategy
- Build and sustain high-performing teams

Core Leadership Foundations
- Leading through change and challenge
- Communication and influence
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Performance and team dynamics
- Emotional intelligence in leadership
- Coaching and developing others
- HR confidence and professionalism

Example 12-Module Programme Highlights
- Core Management Skills
- Foundations of Leadership
- Time & Energy Management
- Psychometrics & Communication
- Project Management in Practice
- Leading Change
- HR Skills for Managers
- Managing Conflict
- Coaching Skills (GROW Model)
- Effective Meetings & Appraisals
- Team Building & Culture
- Recruitment & Selection

Impact
✔ Lead high-performing, engaged teams
✔ Communicate with clarity and influence
✔ Deliver change effectively
✔ Build a strong team culture
✔ Make confident people decisions

Accreditation
CMI Level 5 qualification with externally moderated, work-based assignments.
Course Summary
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Level: CMI Level 5
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Best for: Managers leading people, projects or functions; specialists stepping into operational leadership; progression from Level 3
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Routes: Award / Certificate / Diploma
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Format: In-house, blended or live-online
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Assessment: Assignments (no exams)
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Support: Tutor guidance and check-ins
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