>These qualifications are designed for managers who have the authority and personal inspiration to translate organisational strategy into effective operational performance. The qualifications require managers to build on their strategic management and leadership skills and to focus on the requirements of implementing the organisation’s strategy.

Although the qualifications can be offered to learners from age 18, in practice the majority of learners at this level would be expected to be over 19. The Institute does not specify entry requirements for these qualifications, but Centres are required to ensure that learners admitted to the programme have sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and assessment. The qualification is offered in the medium of the English Language.

Qualifications summary

These qualifications are designed for managers, to support the development of their leadership and management skills in personal development, leadership, management resources, information, performance, customer and market awareness.

These qualifications are designed for managers who have the authority and personal inspiration to translate organisational strategy into effective operational performance. The qualifications require managers to build on their strategic management and leadership skills and to focus on the requirements of implementing the organisation’s strategy.

Although the qualifications can be offered to learners from age 18, in practice the majority of learners at this level would be expected to be over 19. The Institute does not specify entry requirements for these qualifications, but Centres are required to ensure that learners admitted to the programme have sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and assessment. The qualification is offered in the medium of the English Language.

Who are these qualifications for?

The Level 5 qualifications in Management and Leadership are designed for practising middle managers who wish to develop their core management skills and practices. These qualifications focus on the personal development of the individual learner’s management capabilities and competencies.

The Level 7 qualifications in Strategic Management and Leadership are designed for directors and senior managers who have the authority and personal inspiration to translate organisational strategy into effective performance. These qualifications require directors and senior managers to build on their skills in strategic management and leadership and to focus on the requirements of inter-organisational strategy.

English Language Requirement

If your native language is not English, you must provide evidence of competence in the English Language. Proof of Secure English Language Test pass result must be required. CEFR B2 is required for NQF Level 7 and CEFR B1 is required for Level 5 course. MBMC will also consider the SKYPE interview (audio and video) to check english profficiency of the student. (CEFR B2 is equivalent to IELTS 5.5 - 6.5 and B1 is equivalent to IELTS 4.0 - 5.0)

The qualifications follow the new Award, Certificate, Diploma format where:

• Award is a concise qualification aimed at developing basis skills and knowledge at this level
• Certificate builds and broadens on the areas covered in the Award; and
• Diploma develops a comprehensive range of skills and knowledge required at this level.

Award:
To achieve a CMI Award in Management and Leadership, you need to successfully complete at least level 5 – 6 credits and level 7 – 6 credits.

Certificate:
To achieve a CMI Certificate in Management and Leadership you need to
successfully complete any combination of units to a minimum level 5 – 13 credits
and level 7 – 13 credits.

Diploma:
To achieve a CMI Diploma in Management and Leadership, you need to complete
all core units (Group A) and four optional units (one unit from Group B and three
from Group C) to a total of at least level 5 – 62 credits and level 7 – 66 credits

How long will it take for Level – 5 ?

The time it takes to complete a qualification is dependent on the units you choose and delivery times and methods do vary from one Approved Centre to another. However, as a guide:

• The Award can take as little a 4-8 weeks
• The Certificate can take between 2-6 months
• The Diploma can take between 6 to 18 months

How long will it take for Level – 7 ?

The time it takes to complete a qualification is dependent on the units you choose and delivery times and methods do vary from one Approved Centre to another. However, as a guide:

• The Award can take as little a 8-16 weeks
• The Certificate can take between 6-12 months
• The Diploma can take between 18 to 24 months

How are these qualifications assessed?

Assessment is normally via practical assignments provided by your Approved Centre. This ensures you minimise time away from work and that you undertake work study which is relevant to your own organisation’s context. Please read the assessment information.

What support will I get?

In addition to the support you will receive from your Centre, CMI provides a unique and comprehensive package of candidate support, with access to:

• A wide range of on-line resources, from our highly regarded Study Resource Centre and CPD system to our new ‘rapid response’ Subject Search tool and Career Development site
• The latest management thinking via our Professional Manager magazine and Study Zone, an e-newsletter designed specifically for our studying members
• Our dedicated team of information researchers for your more complex research requests
• A diverse events programme and network of members committed to, and experienced in, the field of management.

Progression opportunities

On successful completion of a Level 5 qualification in Management and Leadership, a number of progression opportunities become available:

• Progress to other qualifications at the next level (e.g. from Level 5 Certificate to Level 6 or 7 Certificate)
• Apply to become a Chartered Manager On successful completion of a Level 7 qualification in Strategic Management and Leadership, a number of progression opportunities become available:
• Progress to other qualifications at the next level (e.g. from Level 7 Certificate to Level 8 Certificate)
• Apply to become a Chartered Manager

Level 5: Course Structure

Level 7 Course Structure