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CMI Level 3 Diploma in Management and Leadership
CMI Level 3 Diploma in First Line Management and Leadership
The CMI Level 3 Diploma in Management and Leadership is designed for professionals who are in, or are looking to progress to, supervisory and management roles.
This course is designed for early-career managers. It helps team leaders, supervisors, and project officers learn to guide teams, monitor goals, and manage daily tasks. It is a great stepping stone to formalise experience and boost your career.
Developing Effective First-Line Managers and Team Leaders
Learners will develop the practical management and leadership skills needed to lead teams, manage daily operations and support organisational success. Covering areas such as people management, communication, organisational awareness, change and technology, the qualification helps build confidence, and capability in first-line management roles.
Designed for aspiring and existing supervisors, team leaders and managers, the programme enables learners to apply their learning directly in the workplace while gaining a nationally recognised CMI qualification.
For employers, the programme provides a structured way to develop management capability, strengthen leadership skills across the workforce, and create clear progression routes for future managers.
CMI Level 3 Diploma in First Line Management and Leadership
Awarded by the Chartered Management Institute.
Flexible online study
Flexible 100% online learning, practical work-based assignments, and dedicated specialist Management tutor support.
There are no formal entry requirements.
Ideal for learners in, or aspiring to progress into supervisory and managerial roles, with opportunities to apply learning in a workplace setting.
Who This Qualification Is For
Suitable for learners who are in, or aspiring to progress into, first-line management and leadership roles.
It is particularly suited to those who:
- Hold supervisory, team leader, or first-line management responsibilities
- Are preparing to move into a management role
- Manage people, projects, or operational activities
- Want to develop their leadership and decision-making skills
- Need a nationally recognised management qualification to support career progression
- Are looking to build confidence in managing teams, performance, and change
The qualification also supports organisations looking to develop management capability, strengthen leadership skills across their workforce, and create clear progression routes for future managers.
Key Benefits
- Awarded by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
- Achieve the highest Level 3 CMI management qualification
- Develop practical leadership and first-line management skills
- Assessments based on real workplace activities with no exams
- Flexible 100% online learning with on-demand access
- Dedicated specialist Management Tutor support
- Access to CMI Thrive, including exclusive digital resources and AI learning assistant, Kiki
- Study anytime, anywhere using a phone, tablet, or computer
- Eligible for Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) status upon completion
- Up to 24 months' access to learning materials and support
- Supports career progression into management and leadership roles
- Clear progression route to Level 5 management qualifications and further study
How You Will Study
Study 100% online through interactive learning sessions, on-demand content, downloadable resources, and practical work-based assignments that can be completed alongside existing work commitments.
Learners receive dedicated support from a specialist Management Tutor, providing guidance, feedback, and support throughout the programme.
The qualification typically takes 9-12 months to complete, with learners expected to spend around 3-4 hours per week studying independently. For added flexibility, learners have access to course materials and support for up to 24 months.
You'll also benefit from access to CMI Thrive, the Chartered Management Institute's digital learning platform, which includes interactive learning resources, videos, career development tools, and Kiki, an AI-powered learning assistant designed to support workplace learning and development.
Assessment is completed through practical work-based assignments, with no exams, enabling learners to apply their knowledge directly to real workplace situations.
What The Programme Involves
The CMI Level 3 Diploma in First Line Management and Leadership consists of five units designed to develop practical management and leadership skills:
- Organisational Awareness for First Line Managers
- Approaches to Managing and Leading People
- Stakeholder Communication for First Line Managers
- Contributing to the Management of Change
- Technology for First Line Managers
Assessment and Tutor Support
Learners complete practical, work-based assignments that demonstrate their knowledge and ability to apply management and leadership skills in real workplace situations. There are no exams, allowing learners to focus on applying their learning directly within their role.
Throughout the programme, learners receive support from a dedicated specialist Management Tutor who will provide:
- Guidance throughout each unit
- Support with understanding assessment requirements
- Constructive feedback on submitted work
- Help applying learning to workplace challenges
- Ongoing support to successfully achieve the qualification and progress their career
Learners will also have access to CMI Thrive, providing additional learning resources, development tools, and AI-powered support throughout their studies.
Cost of the CMI Level 3
The cost of the CMI Level 3 Diploma in Management and Leadership is:
£1,500 + VAT
The programme fee includes:
- Full access to online learning materials
- Interactive on-demand learning sessions
- Dedicated specialist Management Tutor support
- Assessment and feedback throughout the programme
- Access to the CMI Thrive digital learning platform
- Downloadable learning resources and management development tools
Learning materials and support for up to 24 months.
This flexible programme enables learners to achieve a nationally recognised management qualification while studying around work and personal commitments, with no exams and practical, work-based assessment throughout.
The typical duration is 12 months, with completion possible within 9–12 months depending on previous experience and available study time.
The programme typically takes 12 months to complete and requires an average of 3-4 hours of study per week.
Once you've signed up, we'll check your details. As soon as everything is approved, your course will be unlocked. You'll get an automatic email to let you know it's ready. After that your tutor will send you a welcome email. They'll also invite you to a masterclass where you can meet them and get started.
The CMI Level 3 Diploma in Management and Leadership helps aspiring team leaders and managers progress into management roles while building the practical skills and confidence needed to succeed.
It also supports employers in strengthening management capability, enhancing leadership skills across their workforce, and creating clear progression pathways for future managers.