CMI Certificate in Leadership and Management (Level 5)

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.

Why choose this course?

• A professional qualification for working managers, existing team leaders or middle manager, and aspirational managers
• Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
• Three units compactly delivered in 5 days over three weekends (Fridays/Saturdays)

Aims of the course

This qualification is designed for managers, to support the development of their leadership and management skills in personal development, leadership, management resources, information, performance, customer and market awareness.

Course dates

Exact dates to be confirmed.

• 5001 Personal development as a manager and leader
• 5003 Performance management
• 5013 Leadership practice

Course fees

Full programme price: £1,500 per person

Course fees include five days tuition, study materials, assessment for CMI level 5 Leadership & Management Certificate qualification, University of Hertfordshire student membership and Learning Resource Centre access, and CMI membership and registration.

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Terms and Conditions

All bookings are subject to the standard terms and conditions of the University of Hertfordshire. A copy of these standard terms and conditions is available on request by emailing CPDU@herts.ac.uk.

Booking

Please download an application form to book your place.

Study routes

• Part Time

Locations

• University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield