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Course Overview
The CMI Level 4 Award in Management and Leadership is designed for learners who want to strengthen their management skills, become more effective leaders and handle workplace responsibilities with greater confidence. The course develops practical management and leadership capabilities, helping learners improve their performance and tackle workplace challenges effectively.
This course is suitable for team leaders, supervisors, first-line managers, and professionals who want to refresh their leadership skills and enhance their career opportunities. It is also suitable for individuals preparing to take on greater management responsibilities.
Learners will explore managerial styles and behaviours, stakeholder expectations, leadership, communication, motivation and team performance. They will develop an understanding of how management styles influence workplace behaviour and how to manage and maintain effective working relationships with team members.
The CMI Level 4 Award in Management and Leadership is also known as CMI Level 4 Management and Leadership Award, CMI Level 4 Management Award, and Level 4 Award in Management and Leadership.
After completing the course, learners can progress directly to the CMI Level 4 Certificate or CMI Level 4 Diploma, providing opportunities to continue developing their management and leadership skills.
The knowledge and skills gained can support progression towards roles such as Project Manager, Business Manager, Operations Manager, Team Leader and Customer Service Team Leader, depending on experience and employer requirements.
By completing this course, learners can strengthen their management skills, improve their leadership and communication abilities, and build confidence in handling workplace responsibilities, supporting their ongoing professional development.
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Course Highlights
CMI Level 4 Award in Management and Leadership (RQF)
Ofqual-regulated Level 4 management qualification
Designed for practising and aspiring middle managers
Flexible online learning with mentor support
Why Choose This Course?
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Learning Outcomes
Apply effective management styles and leadership behaviours
Manage stakeholder expectations within organisational settings
Understand organisational culture, values and team dynamics
Develop effective management and leadership influencing skills
Who Is This Course For?
- •Aspiring managers developing management and leadership capabilities
- •Practising managers strengthening their workplace management skills
- •Team leaders developing leadership and people-management abilities
- •Professionals preparing to take on greater management responsibilities
Entry Requirements
Ideal for learners above 19 years or over with previous experience in a similar job role.
Suitable for aspiring, junior or practising managers.
We understand that every learner has a different educational and professional background. If you do not see your qualification listed or are unsure whether you meet the entry requirements, our team is happy to help. We also welcome applicants without formal qualifications, particularly where relevant work experience or other learning can demonstrate suitability for the course.
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Skills Gained
Develop practical management and leadership skills through learning focused on leadership, team management, communication and effective workplace relationships.
Management and Leadership Skills
Team Management and Performance
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Building Effective Working Relationships
Course Curriculum
1 Module
3 Lectures
25 Guided Learning Hours
Module 01 : Managerial Styles and Behaviors
CMI
Awarded by
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) was established in 1947 and is the UK’s leading professional body for management and leadership. CMI qualifications and membership support individuals in developing effective management skills, strengthening leadership capability, and progressing in their professional careers.
What is Ofqual?
Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) is the independent regulator responsible for overseeing qualifications, examinations and assessments in England. Its role is to maintain confidence in the qualifications system by ensuring that regulated qualifications are developed, assessed, and awarded to appropriate standards.
Ofqual regulates recognised awarding organisations and monitors whether they meet the required regulatory conditions. This helps ensure that qualifications are reliable, consistent, fair, and provide a meaningful measure of learners’ knowledge, skills and achievements.
An Ofqual-regulated qualification is a qualification that is awarded by an awarding organisation officially recognised and regulated by Ofqual. This provides learners, employers and education providers with assurance that the qualification operates within a recognised quality and regulatory framework.
Course Advantages
Gain the CMI Level 4 Award in Management and Leadership
Build practical management and leadership skills
Develop communication, motivation and team management skills
Progress to the CMI Level 4 Certificate or Level 4 Diploma
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Method of Assessment
Written Assignments: Complete one written assignment per unit.
Online Submission: Submit completed assignments through the online portal.
Mentor Review: Your mentor reviews and evaluates your work.
Feedback: Receive feedback based on your completed assignments.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded the Level 4 Award in Management and Leadership (RQF) certification by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
Career Progression
Successful completion can support progression into supervisory and first-line management roles across a range of industries.
1
Department Manager
JP¥38,000 Approx./pa
2
Operations Supervisor
JP¥33,000 Approx./pa
3
Team Leader
JP¥31,000 Approx./pa
Academic Progression
Successful completion of the CMI Level 4 Award in Management and Leadership (RQF) supports continued academic and professional development through higher-level management and leadership qualifications.
Progress to the CMI Level 4 Certificate in Management and Leadership
Progress to the CMI Level 4 Diploma in Management and Leadership
Progress to CMI Level 5 qualifications in Management and Leadership
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