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Level 5 Certificate in Project Management (online evening)

Course Code

Level 5 Certificate in Project Management

Course Type

Adult Course

Course Duration

12 weeks (one evening per week) online

Location

Online

Start Date

25 September, 2025

The course equips learners with the knowledge and skills required to manage projects successfully and overcome problems and challenges during the project management process. During the course learners plan and manage an actual workplace project.

This course is for adult learners who manage projects within their job roles or are likely to manage projects in the future or aspire to have a career in project management.

Unemployed learners with appropriate prior work experience and/or qualifications are also welcome to apply.

Course costs:

£600 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 Thursdays 6 – 9 pm, using the Zoom video conferencing platform. The course runs for 12 Weeks (one, three-hour evening class a week).

Online, on-demand learning materials are available 24/7 and are accessible by both PCs and mobile devices.

All learners are given FREE professional membership of the CMI, which includes access to a range of CMI products and services to support them throughout the qualification and later as they progress in their career.

A minimum of a CMI Level 3 Diploma in Principles of Management and Leadership or equivalent qualification and at least five GCSEs at grade C or above including English or equivalent qualifications.

However, mature applicants (over 21 years) with relevant work experience (paid and/or unpaid) may be able to join the course in lieu of formal qualifications, subject to satisfactory performance at a selection interview.

Learners study two units:-

1. Managing Projects to Achieve Results: this unit focuses on the knowledge and skills required to manage projects successfully.

2. Conducting a Management Project: this unit requires learners to plan and manage a workplace project or an academic enquiry relevant to an identified business need or challenge

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 – 5,000 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 other CMI level 5 qualifications for example using the two project management units to ‘top-up’ to a full CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership or undertaking CMI Level 5 Online Bitesize courses in a range of cutting-edge management specialisms.

Learners may be able to progress to jobs such as:-

· Project Managers

· Departmental Manager

· Divisional Manager

· Regional Manager

· Operations Manager

· Specialist Manager

Course Details

Qualification

Level 5

Exam Board

CMI

Study Mode

Part Time

Department

Chartered Management Institute, Short Courses for Adults

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