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Leadership and Management
CMI Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Management and Leadership (Online and On Campus)
- Course Type: Certificate
What can this course lead to?
There is an opportunity to expand the qualification e.g. CMI level 3 certificate or CMI level 3 Diploma, or to move onto the CMI level 5 qualifications. LINK
Who is it for?
The CMI Level 3 provides foundational management skills for aspiring or junior managers. It focuses on practical abilities in team management, communication, and daily operational tasks. This qualification offers a recognised credential, enhancing leadership potential and serving as a pathway to further CMI certifications, with flexible learning options.
What is covered?
The certificate requires you to complete two modules. Modules may include:
301 Principles of Management and Leadership (7 credits)
302 Managing a Team to Achieve Results (6 credits)
305 Building Stakeholder Relationships Using Effective Communication (4 credits)
311 Contributing to the Delivery of a Project (6 credits)
312 Managing Daily Activities to Achieve Results (4 credits)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
For the CMI Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Management and Leadership, there are no formal entry requirements, but learners should have a good understanding of the English language and basic ICT skills, and ideally be working in a relevant role or have relevant experience. There are exemptions for those who have completed the CMI Level 3 Award
We have partnered with Mindful Education to deliver this course through our flexible Online and On Campus model.
Online, you will study award-winning video lessons, which are available on demand, and can be viewed from your phone, tablet or computer – meaning you can choose how, when and where you want to study. Lessons last for around 45-60 minutes and are accompanied by animations and motion graphics to bring concepts to life. Practice questions, downloadable lesson materials and interactive case studies help to enhance the learning experience further and learners should expect to spend around 3-4 hours studying independently online each week.
On campus, you benefit from regular classes with a college tutor – without having to commit to attending multiple evenings each week. Your tutor will review what you have learnt during your online lessons and will be on hand to provide guidance on progress and assessment. Regular discussion with classmates will help to reinforce key points while also providing the additional support and motivation that comes from being part of a group.
Assessment is via applied work-based assignments. This ensures you minimise time away from work and that you undertake work study which is relevant to your own organisation’s context.
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