CMI Certificate in Principles of Management and Leadership (Online) - Level 3
Overview
Start anytime | 12-week part-time online course
Take the next step in your career with this flexible and practical online qualification designed for current or aspiring managers. Whether you're supervising a team, managing a shift, or leading a project, this Level 3 CMI Certificate will help you gain the essential skills and confidence to lead with purpose.
Why choose this course?
- Flexible learning: Study from home with a blend of online modules and live virtual lessons.
- Start anytime: No fixed start date – begin your journey when it suits you.
- Professional recognition: Ideal for team leaders, project officers, or shift managers responsible for setting and monitoring objectives, guiding teams, and managing day-to-day operations.
- Pathway to Chartered Manager Status: Earn Foundation Chartered Manager Status – a recognised stepping stone to becoming a fully Chartered Manager.
What’s included?
- 12 weeks of structured, part-time study through monthly online leassons or live webinars
- Access to an exclusive online resource centre with guides, learning materials and support.
- Flexible payment options to help you invest in your future without financial barriers.
Why study a CMI qualification?
CMI qualifications are designed to provide you with the tools, support and guidance needed to take on any professional challenge. Created in collaboration with employers, these qualifications are proven to boost employability, productivity and create conscious leaders.
- 80% of managers said that a CMI qualification is a key part of becoming a professional manager
- 81% of individuals were able to share their new skills with their team
- 79% confirmed their new skills has increased overall team performance
Start dates and fees
Start date - This course is offered on a rolling basis so please get in touch to find out when the next course is starting.
Cost - £655
The course fee can either be paid in full or in four instalments.
If you wish to pay in instalments, you will be required to pay 25% (£163.75) of the total fee on the day of enrolment and a Direct Debit mandate would then need to be completed to enable the college to collect three further payments of £163.75 monthly. The payments will be taken on the date you choose on the Direct Debit mandate form.
Please contact the college’s finance department for further details on 0808 100 3626.
What will I study?
The course is delivered online using Microsoft Teams and includes six live webinars, three short study modules, three further study modules, two unit assignments and a final assignment.
- Webinar 1: Understand the role and purpose of teams
- Webinar 2: Recognise the characteristics of a high performing team
- Webinar 3: Leading, communicating and motivating a high performing team
- Webinar 4: Channels and types of Communication
- Webinar 5: Developing the knowledge, skills and abilities of individuals and teams; Understanding different types of development available to support individuals and teams
- Webinar 6: Identifying and selecting development opportunities for individuals and teams; Monitoring the impact of learning and development activities on individuals and teams; Completion of Workbook.
Entry requirements
- GCSE English Language Grade 4/C.
If you haven't studied a traditional GCSE course, we accept alternative qualifications like Functional Skills and vocational courses.
How long is the course?
12 weeks.
How will I be assessed?
- Webinars delivered fortnightly
- Study module for each webinar
- CMI Unit Assignments.
What can I progress onto?