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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

  • Level: CMI Level 5

  • Best for: Managers leading people, projects or functions; specialists stepping into operational leadership; progression from Level 3

  • Routes: Award / Certificate / Diploma

  • Format: In-house, blended or live-online

  • Assessment: Assignments (no exams)

  • Support: Tutor guidance and check-ins

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Practical, assignment-based learning with tutor support—for operational leaders.