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CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership
Develop Effective Leaders Within Your Organisation
The CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership is designed to help learners develop the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence required to lead teams, manage operations, and support organisational success.
Suitable for both current and aspiring middle managers, this nationally recognised qualification enables learners to strengthen their leadership capabilities, improve decision-making, manage change effectively, and drive performance across their organisation.
By investing in this programme, employers can support the development of capable, confident managers while creating clear progression opportunities for their workforce.
Developing Leaders Who Drive Performance and Change
Learners will develop the management and leadership skills needed to lead teams, manage projects, deliver operational plans, and support organisational success. Covering areas such as people management, stakeholder relationships, project delivery, and strategic responsibility, the qualification helps learners strengthen leadership capability and drive performance.
Designed for current and aspiring middle 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 talent, strengthen leadership capability across the organisation, and create clear progression pathways into senior management roles.
CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership
Awarded by the Chartered Management Institute.
Flexible online study
Study 100% online through interactive learning resources, on-demand content, downloadable materials, and practical workplace-based assignments.
There are no formal entry requirements.
Suitable for current and aspiring middle managers who are responsible for leading people, projects, and operational performance within their organisation.
Who This Qualification Is For
Suitable for current and aspiring middle managers who are responsible for leading people, projects, and operational performance within their organisation.
It is particularly suited to those who:
- Hold a supervisory, team leader, or first-line management position
- Have responsibility for managing teams, departments, projects, or business functions
- Are looking to progress into senior management or leadership roles
- Want to strengthen their management and leadership capabilities
- Need to develop strategic planning, operational management, and people leadership skills
- Are seeking a nationally recognised management qualification to support career progression
The qualification is ideal for Operations Managers, Departmental Managers, Regional Managers, HR Managers, Project Managers, and other specialist managers who want to enhance their leadership effectiveness and drive organisational success.
It also supports employers looking to develop management talent, build leadership capability across their workforce, strengthen succession planning, and prepare future leaders for senior management positions.
Key Benefits
- Awarded by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
- Nationally recognised Level 5 leadership qualification
- Develop practical management and leadership skills
- Supports progression into senior management roles
- 100% online, flexible learning
- No exams, assessed through work-based assignments
- Dedicated specialist Management Tutor support
- Access to CMI Thrive and AI learning assistant, Kiki
- Potential progression towards ACMI and Chartered Manager status
- Progression route to Level 6 and Level 7 qualifications
How You Will Study
Study 100% online through interactive learning sessions, on-demand content, downloadable resources, and practical work-based assignments.
Learners will receive dedicated support from a specialist Management Tutor, with regular guidance and feedback throughout your programme.
The qualification typically takes 9-12 months to complete, with learners expected to spend around 3-4 hours per week studying independently.
Learners have access to course materials and support for up to 24 months.
What The Programme Involves
The CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership consists of six units designed to develop practical leadership and management skills:
- Principles of Managing and Leading People
- Forming Successful Teams
- Managing Stakeholder Relationships
- Managing Projects to Achieve Results
- Creating and Delivering Operational Plans
- Strategic Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability
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.
Throughout the programme, learners will 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 your qualification and progress your 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 5
The cost of the CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership is:
£1,950 + 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
- Learning resources and support for up to 24 months
This flexible programme allows learners to achieve a nationally recognised management qualification while studying around work and personal commitments.
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 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership helps current and aspiring middle managers who want to enhance their leadership effectiveness and drive organisational success.
It also supports employers looking to develop management talent, build leadership capability across their workforce, strengthen succession planning, and prepare future leaders for senior management positions.