Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership (CMI)

The CMI Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership enables learners to build targeted skills and knowledge in key areas of management and leadership practice. It is ideal for those who do not require a full qualification but wish to gain a recognised, professional award aligned to workplace priorities.

This award is suitable for:

• First‑line and middle managers
• Professionals seeking targeted leadership development
• Organisations wanting a flexible, bite‑sized leadership qualification

Benefits for Individuals
• Develop focused management and leadership skills aligned to your role
• Apply learning directly to real workplace challenges
• Build confidence in leading people, managing performance and making informed decisions
• Gain a nationally recognised Level 5 qualification
• Free study membership of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

Benefits for Employers
• Targeted development aligned to organisational priorities
• Immediate impact through work based assessment
• Flexible and time efficient leadership development option
• Supports talent development and succession planning

There are no formal entry requirements. However, learners should:

• Be in a practising or aspiring management role
• Evidence of a Level 2 English qualification
• Evidence of achievement of at least a full Level 3 qualification
• Have sufficient opportunity to demonstrate management and leadership practice

To achieve the CMI Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership, learners must:

• Complete a minimum of 1 unit mandatory unit: Principles of Management and Leadership in an Organisational Context (501) Achieve at least 4 credits (40 Total Qualification Time)
• Complete a minimum of 14 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)

Learners cannot select barred unit combinations and Unit 608 may not be selected as part of the Award.

Flexible learning.

N/A

There are a variety of assessment including:

• A written report
• Creation of a management profile
• A written proposal for building a culture of mutual trust, respect and support within teams and individuals
• All assessment is internally assessed and quality assured in line with CMI requirements

On completion, learners may:

• Progress to the CMI Level 5 Certificate or Diploma in Management and Leadership
• Continue professional development towards Chartered Manager status

For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk