CMI Level 3 Diploma First Line Management and Leadership

Key Facts

Level: 3

Attendance: Part Time (PT)

Duration: 12 - 18 Months

Course Code: XDH2021

Cost - Home (UK): £724

Awarding Body: Chartered Institute of Management

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The Diploma in Management and Leadership is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Students study part-time and complete written assignments that may be based on your own organisation and job role or more theory based examples. This qualification is suitable for those who are, or wish to become, team leaders and/or supervisors. This includes individuals who are at the start of their career that wish to become team leaders/ supervisors as well as those aspiring or existing managers who may already have developed practical experience but who wish to develop their theoretical understanding of management skills further.

This flexible course combines online learning with virtual lessons.

This Level 3 course is part of the Free Courses for Jobs initiative and is fully funded for eligible learners. Alternatively, you can apply for an advanced learner loan to cover the cost of studying this course. Please ask a member of college staff for more information.

Please note: The course starts in October. Attendance is once a month depending on the unit. A full itinerary will be given in advance of the course.

Features and Benefits

For learners:

Support and monitor goals
Provide instructions around objectives
Give direction and guidance
Support day-to-day operations
Effective project planning
Providing an overview of the roles and responsibilities required for managers and develop the skills required to succeed
Foundation Chartered Manager status offers professional recognition and access to the tools to facilitate continuing professional development (CPD) against our Professional Standard

For organisations:

Ensuring teams can meet organisational objectives
Provides a fully comprehensive bank of the knowledge and skills required to be a manager as part of an organisation
The ability to apply learning in the context of another organisation or industry sector

Course Content

Subjects covered:

Approaches to managing and leading people and teams
Stakeholder communication for first line managers
Contributing to the management of a project
Managing problems and decision making
Professional development as a first line manager
Budgeting for first line managers

We deliver this course through our flexible Online and Virtual Classroom model.

Online, you will study award-winning video lessons, which are available on demand, and can be viewed from your phone, tablet or computer – meaning you can choose how, when and where you want to study. Lessons last for around 45-60 minutes and are accompanied by animations and motion graphics to bring concepts to life. Practice questions, downloadable lesson materials and interactive case studies help to enhance the learning experience further and learners should expect to spend around 3-4 hours studying independently online each week.

Virtual Classroom sessions are a key element of the course, and you will benefit from regular sessions with a college tutor. Your tutor will review what you have learnt during your independent online study, and will be on hand to provide guidance on progress and assessment.

Entry Requirements

Learners should have achieved qualifications in English and mathematics at a minimum of level 2 (GCSE) or equivalent.

Additional information
This is a distance learning qualification studied online. Online classes will be at 1pm.

The Diploma course will typically take 12-18 months to complete but can take less depending on the prior experience of the individual.

Progression Opportunities

Level 4 and 5 Management and Leadership. Other progression routes that can be discussed.

Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the information contained on this website is correct, the College accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Please note that details are subject to change without notice with regard to the provision of courses, course times and dates and the fees and charges levied.