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Contents03 What are the benefits of a professional qualification?04 Why should I study with CMI?05 What support will I receive?06 How does studying with CMI work?07 What’s involved?08 NVQ qualifications (QCF)10 Which qualification?12 Management and Leadership qualifications (QCF)19 Coaching and Mentoring qualifications (QCF)20 Chartered Manager22 Take the next step

What are the benefits of aprofessional qualification?Investing in your future with professionalqualifications takes time and dedicationbut the results are worth the effort.You’ll be more marketableA professional qualification speaks volumes to prospectiveemployers, giving you the advantage when looking for yournext career move. It’s recognition of your skills, ambition andcommitment that could make all the difference.You’ll earn more moneyResearch has shown that on gaining a professionalqualification you can expect to earn up to £81,000 moreduring your career compared to an individual with noprofessional qualifications.You’ll perform betterA professional qualification will not only hone your currentskills and practices, but equip you with a range of new ones,giving you the professional tools to be the best you can withinyour chosen field.03

Why should I study with CMI?Learn with CMI and receive more value for your investment withqualification standards that are second to none.We’re the only chartered body in the UK dedicated tomanagement and leadershipWe work strategically with the Council for Administration(CfA) to help set the National Occupational Standards forManagement and Leadership. It’s a responsibility that givesus the credibility and expertise that no other organisationpossesses, along with the insight, experience and resourcesto deliver the results you’re looking for.Fully recognised qualificationsCMI qualifications are derived from the National OccupationalStandards for Management and Leadership and accreditedon the UK Qualifications Credit Framework (QCF) and theEuropean Qualifications Framework, meaning your qualificationwill be fully recognised throughout the UK and Europe.“In today’s challenging business environment, experience aloneis not enough. Professional qualifications are vital to anyonelooking to succeed within their career and by studying withCMI, the only Chartered Body for management and leadershipin the UK, you can ensure you receive the gold standard inyour training and development.”Narinder Uppal BA MSc FCMI MCIMHead of Awarding Body04

What support will I receive?As a studying member, you can access a wide range of useful informationand services that will help you during your studies.Study supportThere are a wealth of learning resources available to youworth over £1,000 to help you succeed. And to make lifeeasy, we’ve pooled all the key resources that we know you’llneed in one place so you won’t have to waste valuable timetracking them down.• Quickly find study resources directly linked to yourqualification• Access checklists, podcasts, e-learning tools and more viaManagementDirect, our unique online resource• Get hints and tips from other students and tutors in ourStudy Zone network• Network with other students in our online community or atour regional eventsWhat’s more, every time you access our online resources, oursystem automatically updates your unique ContinuingProfessional Development (CPD) record. So when you needit, you’ve got an exact record of your development to showprospective employers.Career developmentWe also offer relevant, practical advice throughout yourcareer that will help you improve your day-to-daymanagement development including:• Expert advice on writing a winning CV• Succeeding at interviews• Access to thousands of nationwide vacancies via Find a Job• Advice on volunteering• Becoming a consultant• Dealing with redundancySo now you know we’re with you for the whole journey, all youhave to do is choose the right qualification for you!05

How does studying with CMI work?With a large range of qualifications accessed through flexible studyoptions, you can learn what you want, how you want.A progressive frameworkWe provide a progressive framework that enables you todevelop and broaden your management skills. Eachqualification leads on from the next, delivering professionallearning that equips you with the skills, knowledge andconfidence to take your career where you want it to be.Within each of our levels there is the choice of studying forthree different sizes of qualification:• AwardA concise qualification developing basic skillsand knowledge• CertificateBuilding on and broadening the areas coveredwithin the Award• DiplomaDevelopment of a comprehensive range of skillsand knowledgeTop up your qualificationOn gaining an award or certificate in a CMI qualification,you have the option to top it up to reach the next size ofqualification – be it award to certificate or certificate todiploma – with no need to recover previous content.Access the qualification that’s best for youDrawing upon your personal experience, position andprofessional needs, CMI undertakes the learning that bestsuits you with no obligation to continue your learning onceyou have gained the qualifications you need.Flexible learningOur highly flexible approach to studying involves a widechoice of units enabling you to pick and choose the contentof our qualifications, creating a course personally tailored insize and content to best suit your needs.Learn close to homeWith over 500 Approved Centres across the UK, learninglocally with CMI is easy. However, if your circumstancesdictate that distance learning is the better option, that’snot a problem.See if it’s right for youIf you’d like a taster of what’s available, we also offer CMIintroductory units within our core qualifications. These introductorycourses are a great start to find the right course for you.06

What’s involved?Offering a comprehensive range of qualifications at multiple levels, we cantake your learning from newly qualified through to Managing Director.What are the entry requirements?There are no specific entry requirements for our qualifications,but in most cases you’ll already be a manager or leader withthe relevant experience to understand and make use of theskills and knowledge you’ll learn.How long will my qualification take?It all depends on the units you undertake within your chosenqualification and the delivery times. Plus methods can varybetween Approved Centres. Here’s a rough guide:• Award – can take as little as 2-3 weeks• Certificate – can take between 1-3 months• Diploma – can take between 6-12 months“I was looking to make a career move, but began torealise that without any type of formal qualificationwould find it difficult to progress much further. CMIemerged as the organisation that would help meachieve the qualification I needed to move onwardsand upwards.”Greg Evans CMgr MCMINuclear Power Station, Magnox North LtdHow are these qualifications assessed?Assessment is normally through practical work-basedassignments provided by your local Approved Centre.That means you spend as little time as possible awayfrom work and carry out study that’s relevant to yourorganisation.07

NVQ qualifications (QCF)Our NVQ QCF (QualificationsCredit Framework) are newwork-related, vocationalqualifications that enable you tolearn at your own pace in a waythat suits you. They have beendesigned with the help ofemployers, which means you’regaining the kind of skills thatemployers are looking for.The qualifications are made up of small units that can beaccumulated at your own pace and be put towards a full,nationally recognised qualification. You can also bank yourachievements over time and keep them as you move fromone job to another so you don’t have to re-take any unitsthat you’ve already studied.• Recognises smaller steps of learning and enables you tobuild up qualifications gradually• Helps you achieve skills and qualifications that meetindustry needs• Enables work-based training to be nationally recognised08

Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Team Leading (QCF)Designed for team leaders and managers, this qualification helpsidentify ways that will help raise personal performance as well asimproving communication skills and working relationships. It’s anexcellent foundation for career progression.Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Management (QCF)Ideal for those taking their first steps on the managerial ladder,this qualification helps managers create and implement their ownprofessional development plan and aims to build team-leadingskills such as allocating work and setting individuals objectives.“I’ve found my CMI qualification to be hugelybeneficial. The practical advantages for a currentmanager are immediate, as the course is tailoredtowards key management areas which are crucialin effective leadership.”Richard StephenSerco Defence, RAF AlconburyLevel 5 NVQ Diploma in Management (QCF)Suitable for middle or senior managers, this Diploma helpsmanagers provide effective leadership and direction in theirarea of responsibility, plan and develop operational changesand improve team productivity.Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Management (QCF)This qualification aims to develop the skills of managers ina senior strategic role by broadening their leadership andcoaching competencies as well as improving their capabilityto direct and support others through organisational change.Typical unitsDeveloping working relationships with colleaguesSetting objectives and providing support for yourteam membersPlanning, allocating and monitoring the work ofyour teamDeveloping and evaluating operational plans foryour own area of responsibilityDeveloping a strategic business planLeading change in an organisation09

Which qualification?Find the right management course for you, based on where you are in your career and where you want to go.Aspiring manager u Level 2 Team Leading (QCF)Junior manager uWhat level of experience bestdescribes you in your current role?u Still learning uu Experienced uMiddle manager uWhat level of experience bestdescribes you in your current role?u Still learning uu Experienced uSenior manager uWhat level of experience bestdescribes you in your current role?u Still learning uu Experienced uSenior manager uWhat level of experience bestdescribes you in your current role?u Experienced u10

Level 3 First Line Management (QCF)Are you looking to perform better in yourcurrent role or progress to the next level?u Perform uu Progress uLevel 3 First Line ManagementLevel 4 Management and LeadershipLevel 5 Management and Leadership (QCF)Are you looking to perform better in yourcurrent role or progress to the next level?u Perform uu Progress uLevel 5 Management and LeadershipLevel 6 Management and LeadershipLevel 7 Strategic Management and Leadership (QCF)Are you looking to perform better in yourcurrent role or progress to the next level?u Perform uu Progress uLevel 7 Strategic Management and LeadershipLevel 8 Strategic Direction and LeadershipLevel 8 Strategic Direction and Leadership (QCF)Are you looking to perform better in yourcurrent role or progress to the next level?u Progress to uPhD levelLevel 8 Strategic Direction and Leadership11

u CMI Level 2: Team Leading (QCF)This qualification is designedfor practising or aspiring teamleaders who are responsible forthe activities and performanceof others in achieving companyobjectives.AwardOur Level 2 Award in Team Leading lets you develop yourknowledge of the roles and responsibilities of a team leaderby focusing on specific skills areas.CertificateA more extensive qualification, our Level 2 Certificate in TeamLeading gives you a broader knowledge of team leading skillswhile focusing on the specific leadership areas appropriate toyou and your workplace.DiplomaWith a more comprehensive structure, our Level 2 Diploma inTeam Leading gives you all the key skills and competenciesyou’ll need to become an effective team leader.“I’d never have thought that a managementdevelopment course could have so much personaland professional impact on someone my age. Ithas been a fantastic starting point for me and I’mlooking forward to the next level.”Jessica TichenerVT Group plcTypical unitsRole of the team leaderDeveloping yourselfEffective communicationPlanning and allocating work to the teamWorking with othersTeam performanceProviding customer service12Get more information by calling 01536 207 496 or visit www.managers.org.uk

u CMI Level 4: Management and Leadership (QCF)This qualification, designed forjunior managers, helps to growprofessional management skillsincluding decision-making,managing team dynamics anddelegation capability.AwardOur Level 4 Award in Management and Leadership allowsyou to develop your knowledge of the roles andresponsibilities required in management and leadership byfocusing on specific skills areas.CertificateA more extensive qualification, our Level 4 Management andLeadership Certificate gives you a broader knowledge of theskills needed to be an effective manager, while focusing on thespecific leadership areas appropriate to you and your workplace.DiplomaWith a more comprehensive structure, our Level 4management and Leadership Diploma gives you all the keyskills and competencies you’ll need to become the manageryou want to be.“I wasn’t used to managing other people as Ihadn’t been in that position before. I wantedto be a good manager and was aware that mycompetence as a manager and my managementstyle would have a big impact on my team andother colleagues.”Justin SkinnerHead of Capital Modelling, QBETypical unitsAn introduction to staff inspection techniquesManaging team dynamicsManaging equality & diversityManagement report writingManaging and guiding interviewsIntroducing organisational culture, values andbehaviour14Get more information by calling 01536 207 496 or visit www.managers.org.uk

u CMI Level 5: Management and Leadership (QCF)These qualifications are designedfor middle managers and thoseaspiring to senior managementwho want to develop key skillssuch as managing resources,recruitment and informationmanagement.AwardOur Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership lets youstrengthen and develop your knowledge of middlemanagement by focusing on specific management areas thatare applicable to your job.CertificateA more extensive qualification, our Level 5 Certificate inManagement and Leadership gives you a broader knowledgeof middle management skills while focusing on the specificleadership areas appropriate to you and your workplace.DiplomaWith a more comprehensive structure, our Level 5 Diploma inManagement and Leadership gives you all the key skills andcompetencies you’ll need to become an effective middlemanager. A Diploma in Management and Leadership is thebenchmark qualification for full CMI membership, taking youanother step towards Chartered Manager status.“Through a CMI qualification, I learnt how to usethe skills I already had more effectively and how toevaluate my own working practices. I also learnt newskills from the training days and how to apply theseto my own situation.”Julie BrantonUniversity of HullTypical unitsPersonal developmentInformation-based decision makingResource managementMeeting stakeholders and quality needsConducting and managing a projectBeing a leaderGet more information by calling 01536 207 496 or visit www.managers.org.uk15

u CMI Level 6: Management and Leadership (QCF)Developed for middle managersaspiring to senior management,this qualification is designed toimprove personal managementcapabilities through effectivedecision-making and strategicleadership.AwardOur Level 6 Award in Management and Leadership allows youto develop your knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of amanager by focusing on specific skill areas.CertificateA more extensive qualification, our Level 6 Certificate inManagement and Leadership gives you a broader knowledgeof management skills while focusing on the specific areasappropriate to you and your workplace.DiplomaWith a more comprehensive structure, our Level 6 Managementand Leadership Diploma gives you all the key skills andcompetencies you’ll need to become the manager you wantto be.“I believe gaining the qualifications and my CharteredManager status has changed the way I workbecause I use what I have learned all the time.”Joyce Moyes CMgrAbacus Day NurseriesTypical unitsManaging organisational cultureBeing a strategic leaderManaging the change processManagerial decision makingPersonal development as a strategic managerLeading equality and diversity16Get more information by calling 01536 207 496 or visit www.managers.org.uk

u CMI Level 7: Strategic Management and Leadership (QCF)Developed for senior managerswho have the responsibility totranslate organisational strategyinto effective performance, thisqualification requires the managerto focus on the requirements ofimplementing the organisation’sstrategy.AwardThis Award will build on the management skills and knowledgeyou already have. It will give you a greater understanding ofthe various roles and responsibilities involved in strategicmanagement and through focusing on specific areas ofmanagement, we’ll tailor your qualification to suit yourprofessional needs.CertificateA more extensive qualification, our Level 7 Certificate in StrategicManagement and Leadership gives you a broader knowledgeof effective management skills while focusing on the specificmanagement areas appropriate to you and your workplace.DiplomaWith a more comprehensive structure, our Level 7 Diploma inStrategic Management and Leadership gives you all the keyskills and competencies you’ll need to become an effectivestrategic manager.“I have used CMI as a competency benchmarkfor my development.”Simon Burtonshaw Gunn FIBC FCMIPrincipal Management ConsultantTypical unitsPersonal developmentStrategic performance managementFinancial managementStrategic information managementConducting a strategic projectOrganisational directionGet more information by calling 01536 207 496 or visit www.managers.org.uk17

u CMI Level 8: Strategic Direction and Leadership (QCF)This qualification is designed forsenior managers who have theresponsibility for developing andimplementing effective ethical andcollective strategies across theirorganisation.AwardThe Level 8 Award in Strategic Management and Leadershipis a concise qualification that allows you to strengthen yourexisting management and leadership skills and enhance yourknowledge of the various roles and responsibilities of thestrategic manager.CertificateThe Level 8 Strategic Management and Leadership Certificatebuilds and broadens on the skills and knowledge gained inthe award, further developing your strategic management andleadership skills for application to you and your workplace.DiplomaOur Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadershipis a comprehensive qualification providing you with all thekey strategic management skills necessary to implementorganisational strategy and drive change.“I started seeking a way to benchmark mymanagement and leadership strengths and find apath to professional recognition. Chartered Managerfulfilled these needs on both counts.”Neil Ventura MCMITypical unitsPersonal development as a strategic leaderCollective strategy developmentInter-organisational strategic planningInter-organisational strategic directionStrategic leadership practisesStrategic culture18Get more information by calling 01536 207 496 or visit www.managers.org.uk

CMI Levels 3, 5 & 7:Coaching and Mentoring qualifications (QCF)Whether you are just starting outin management or are at the topof your game with the responsibilityto implement an organisation-widepolicy, our Coaching and Mentoringqualifications will provide you withthe knowledge and skills you needto get the very best from your team.Each level of learning is available in three different stagesdesigned to improve specific managerial skills and competenciesdepending on your experience, position and professional needs:Level 3Designed for supervisors and first line managers to deliverthe development of coaching and mentoring skills, with thetechniques to manage individuals and teams to achieve theirobjectives.Level 5Designed for developing management coaching and mentoringskills, helping you to identify the links between coaching,mentoring and the achievement of business goals.Level 7Designed for directors and senior managers with authorityand drive, helping them to translate organisational strategyinto effective business performance.“My CMI qualification has given me so much morethan just a nationally recognised qualification. Thestandard of work I’m producing in my departmenthas really improved and my self-confidence hasdeveloped beyond comprehension.”Andrew HollandHumber Mental Health Teaching NHS TrustTypical unitsPrinciples, skills and impact of coaching andmentoring on teamsCoaching and mentoring operational processesCoaching and mentoring relationshipsCoaching and mentoring for individual and teamneedsManaging team dynamicsGet more information by calling 01536 207 496 or visit www.managers.org.uk19

Chartered ManagerChartered Manager is the highest status that can be achieved in themanagerial profession. Awarded only by CMI, it is recognised throughoutthe public and private sectors and across all management disciplines.Qualifications prove that you have the knowledge. Chartered Managerstatus proves that you use this knowledge to deliver results.What’s in it for me?Chartered Manager gives you more than just letters after yourname – it is a career-defining attribute.• Professional recognition and independent endorsement ofyour ability to deliver results• A means of differentiation, setting you apart and boostingyour career – not to mention your salary!• A stimulus to career progression – helping you become amore confident, efficient leader• Puts you alongside other Chartered professionalsWhat’s involvedChartered Manager is awarded based on practicalapplication of your skills and expertise in leading peopleand managing change.It’s a streamlined process designed to fit in with yourschedule, completed over 10-30 hours, consisting:1. Online assessment questionnaire completed by yourselfand colleagues2. A submission to describe how you have developed asa manager, and applied your leadership and changemanagement skills to increase the success or improve theperformance of your organisation over the past 18 months3. An assessment interview20

The survey says...A recent survey of Chartered Managers in the UKfound that:• 97% of existing Chartered Managers agreed Charteredstatus recognises the excellence and application of theirmanagement skills• 86% agreed Chartered status has or will help them developin their career• 99% confirm Chartered Manager is relevant to personaldevelopmentShould you be a Chartered Manager?Have you:“Despite having an MBA, a Certified ManagementConsultant and a Chartered MCIPD, the reasons Iembarked on the Chartered Manager journey werethreefold; updating (maintenance), competence(survival) and enhancing my mobility (skills as amanager) in my career. Without my CharteredManager status I couldn’t have moved quite soeasily between industries as my career unfolded.”Judy Craske CMgr MCMITransition Manager at Magnox North Ltd• Successfully implemented positive, beneficial changesto your organisation, division or department?• Created a significant product, service or market developmentthat did not previously exist?• Achieved targets or objectives above what was thoughtpossible or expected?• Made significant savings or performance improvementvia a new way of doing things?• Increased profit or market share?If you answered yes, then you should be a Chartered Manager.Get more information by calling 01536 207 429 or e-mail cmgr@managers.org.uk21

Take the next stepStudy at one of our centresIf you’d like to find out where your nearest Approved Centrefor your qualification is just visit the ‘Where to study’ sectionat www.managers.org.uk and enter your postcode.Distance learningIf you prefer to learn at your own pace without attendingparticular classes at specific times just email us atqualifications@managers.org.uk and we’ll send youa list of our approved distance learning providers.Find out moreIf you’d like to talk to someone about our qualificationsregarding any questions you may have all you have to dois call 01536 207 496 and you’ll be put through tosomeone that can help.Get more information by calling01536 207 496or visit www.managers.org.uk/qualifications22

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