CMI Diploma in Principles of Management and Leadership (Online) - Level 3
Overview
Start anytime | 9-12 months 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 Diploma 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?
- 9-12 months 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 - £1,595
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% (£398.75) 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 a further three payments of £398.75 bi-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 8 live webinars, 8 short study modules and 8 CMI assignments.
- Webinar 1: Understand how organisations operate and the management/leadership role
- Webinar 2: Understand the role and purpose of teams and how to achieve the high performing team
- Webinar 3: Understand the purpose of different stakeholder groups and how to build effective communication relationships
- Webinar 4: Understand the role of projects within organisations
- Webinar 5: Understand the process of managing daily activities and ensuring objectives are met
- Webinar 6: Understand the importance of using resources and the purpose of budgets
- Webinar 7: Understand reasons for collecting data and information and the different types used by organisations
- Webinar 8: Understand the benefits of personal and professional development.
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?
9-12 months.
How will I be assessed?
- Webinars delivered monthly
- Study module for each webinar
- CMI Unit Assignments.
What can I progress onto?