CMI Level 5 Extended Diploma in Management and Leadership – Top Up (Online Evening Course)

Course Code

Level 5 Extended Diploma in Management and Leadership – Top-Up (Online Evening Course)

Course Type

Course Duration

16 weeks (one, three-hour evening class a week)

Location

Start Date

21 September, 2026

Cost

£1,200 in total. However, this course is fully funded for WMCA residents who fit the minimum entry criteria.
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This Chartered Management Institute course builds on the knowledge and skills gained during the diploma programme with additional specialist units. 

This CMI Level 5 Extended Diploma management course is designed for learners who have completed the CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership and wish to expand their expertise across a wider range of key management areas. 

It is ideal for those seeking enhanced career prospects or progression to the CMI Level 7 Certificate/Diploma/Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice.

Learners who successfully achieve all four units, and who have three or more years’ management and leadership experience at middle/operational manager level or above, by the time they complete the course will be automatically assessed for the prestigious Chartered Manager status.

Chartered Manager (CMgr) status is an internationally recognised accreditation and the gold standard of excellence in management and leadership. According to the latest CMI research (2024), the average pay rise of a manager as a result of becoming Chartered is £13k.

Course cost:

£1,200 in total. However, this course is fully funded for WMCA residents who fit the minimum entry criteria.

Course delivery:

The course is delivered fully online with ‘real-time’ interactive classes taking place on Mondays, 6 – 9pm, using the Zoom video conferencing platform. 

A CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership.

Learners will study four units:

  1. Principles of Innovation: this unit empowers learners to identify opportunities for innovation in the workplace, analyse the rationale for developing initiatives and know how to turn ideas into reality.
  2. Managing Risk: this unit provides learners with a thorough understanding of the scope and purpose of business risk management. 
  3. Strategic Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability: this unit equips learners with the knowledge and skills needed to manage and lead CSR and sustainability approaches within organisations.
  4. Using Reflective Practice to inform Personal and Professional Development: this unit enables learners to understand the value of reflective practice, and how reflection can be used as the basis of a meaningful personal and professional development.

Each learner automatically becomes a CMI member, gaining access to numerous benefits, including global networking opportunities, which significantly enhance their employment and career development prospects.

All learners have access to CMI’s Career Development Centre (CDC), which provides tailored cutting-edge CPD and career resources free of charge. Through the CDC, learners can use management diagnostic tools, receive personalised development plans, get instant CV and interview feedback and build skills with expert advice videos and interactive e-learning.

All learners have the opportunity to connect with experienced managers and leaders for career guidance and support with improving their management and leadership skills, free of charge via the CMI Mentoring scheme. These mentoring opportunities provide learners with a learning experience which elevates knowledge-sharing to a practical level.

Each unit is assessed by one written assignment of approximately 4,000 words. Learners are supported with assignment completion via structured assignment workshops. Learners are allowed three attempts at each assignment.

Progression opportunities include moving on to CMI qualifications at a higher level, for example the CMI Level 7 Certificate/Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership. Alternatively, learners are able to progress on to ‘top up’ BA/BSc (Hons) degree courses at specific universities.

Course Details

Qualification

Level 5

Exam Board

CMI

Study Mode

Part Time

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