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Course Overview
Effective management requires sound decision-making, strong leadership and the ability to bring out the best in others. The CMI Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership (RQF) helps you strengthen your management knowledge and develop the skills needed to lead with confidence. Awarded by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and regulated by Ofqual, this qualification is designed for professionals who want to improve their leadership capabilities and contribute more effectively to organisational success.
Through this Level 5 management and leadership course, you will develop an understanding of key management principles and leadership practices. Depending on the course content, you can explore areas such as people management, team performance, decision-making and organisational effectiveness. The award is suitable for aspiring and practising managers, team leaders, supervisors and middle managers who want to strengthen their professional skills and prepare for additional responsibilities.
With Global Edulink, you can study this CMI Level 5 management qualification online at your own pace while balancing your existing work and personal commitments. Flexible learning allows you to develop your knowledge around your schedule, supported by engaging e-learning materials and dedicated mentor guidance throughout your studies. There are no formal examinations, allowing you to focus on developing practical management and leadership knowledge that can be applied in the workplace.
Completing this Level 5 leadership and management award may support career development towards roles such as Office Manager, Business Project Manager or Business Adviser, depending on your experience and additional qualifications. You can also continue your studies through the CMI Level 5 Certificate or Diploma in Management and Leadership (RQF), followed by relevant Level 6 qualifications. Other development pathways include project management, human resource management, coaching and organisational development, helping you build the expertise needed for your future leadership ambitions.
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Course Highlights
Flexible, self-paced online learning designed for working professionals.
An Ofqual-regulated qualification awarded by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
Develop management knowledge relevant to real workplace responsibilities.
A recognised foundation for higher-level management and leadership qualifications.
Why Choose This Course?
Experience a flexible and supportive learning journey with comprehensive course materials, dedicated guidance and valuable features designed to help you successfully complete your qualification.
Why Study With Global Edulink
Global Edulink combines endorsed programmes with flexible delivery, expert mentors, and learner-first support.
Get certified with industry-recognised accreditations and awarding bodies
24/7 access to a digital study portal for flexible learning
Affordable pricing, discounts, and instalment-free payment plans
Self-paced online study
Dedicated Mentor Support
Expert – designed course content
Learning Outcomes
Know important principles of management and leadership and how they are used in organisations.
Discuss strategies for management to enable good decision making and effective work performance.
Recognise ways of addressing people, resources, or organisational issues based on the chosen unit.
Have an understanding of the value of effective management practice in their professional learning and organisational goals.
Who is This Course For?
- •Aspiring middle managers preparing to take on greater workplace responsibilities.
- •Team leaders and supervisors looking to strengthen their management knowledge.
- •Practising managers seeking to develop their leadership and decision-making capabilities.
- •Working professionals interested in gaining a recognised Level 5 management qualification.
Is This Qualification Suitable for You?
This qualification may suit people from different academic & professional backgrounds, including those not listed above. Speak to a course adviser to check your eligibility and career options.
Entry Requirements
This course is suitable for learners aged 16 or older.
There are no additional national entry requirements to fulfil.
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
This course gives you practical Management and Leadership skills you can use straight away, with support at every stage.
Use management and leadership concepts to solve work problems.
Improve decision-making and problem-solving abilities to help meet organisational goals.
Recognise ways in which people can be managed effectively and how to enhance team performance.
Assess management procedures and identify needs for professional and organisational development.
Course Curriculum
14 Guided Learning Hours
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
Make the most of our extra support.
Earn a Level 5 award that is useful for further study and career development.
Study through professionally narrated e-learning modules.
Gain both theoretical knowledge and practical Management and Leadership skills.
Enhance your employability with industry-relevant knowledge and skills.
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Method of Assessment
Written assignments for each unit.
Assessed internally, with external moderation by CMI.
No end-of-course examinations.
Graded Pass or Refer. You pass when you meet every assessment criterion.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded the CMI Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership (RQF) certification by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
Career Progression
After completing this qualification, you can apply for roles that value the knowledge and skills gained through the CMI Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership (RQF).
1
Office Manager
£32,500 Approx./pa
2
Business Project Manager
£52,000 Approx./pa
3
Business Adviser
£46,000 Approx./pa
Academic Progression
Successfully completing this qualification can help you with further study:
Progress to the CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership (RQF) to build on your existing knowledge and develop a broader understanding of management and leadership practices.
Advance to the CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership (RQF) to build on your existing skills, grow your confidence as a manager, and develop a deeper understanding of how to lead teams, manage resources and improve organisational performance.
Progress to CMI Level 6 qualifications in Management and Leadership to develop advanced management knowledge and prepare for greater organisational responsibilities
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