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CMI Leadership and Management (level 5) Application Form

The programme comprises three units leading to the CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership, including personal development as a manager and leader.

It course is designed to improve individual management and leadership skills and competencies.

Also covered are leadership skills and the understanding of ethical and cultural issues within the organisation.

The practice of leadership is the final element and discusses the links between management and leadership, key leadership principles and leadership theory.

Throughout the course you will build on your abilities to lead others in managing resources and information, improve business performance, and to understand customer and market awareness.

What does the course cover?

Course 1: Personal development as a manager and leader

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Assess and plan for personal professional development
• Plan for the resources required for personal professional development
• Implement and evaluate the personal development plan

The course focuses on continual self-development, reviewing current skills and competencies, identifying development opportunities; personal development plan; securing resources and discuss the processes to support a personal development plan.

Course 2: Performance management

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Identify and agree performance objectives
• Assess performance and provide feedback
• Understand performance support for improvement
• Understand and apply the organisation’s disciplinary and grievance procedures

This second course looks at the links between individual, team and organisational objectives; how to create an environment of trust and support with others; the performance review process; and the causes of, and how to prevent, conflict.

Course 3: Leadership practice

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Understand the links and differences between management and leadership
• Understand leadership principles that support organisational values
• Understand and apply leadership strategies to organisational objectives

During this course, participants will discuss the concept of managers as effective leaders, as well as evaluating the role of the leader, and examining different leadership styles and their impact on the organisation.