Chartered Management Institute (CMI) courses for team leaders, managers and senior leaders, plus our CMI Recognised Train the Trainer course. Pick a level below to see the courses, how they are assessed and the next dates.
About the course
This course is for practising and potential team leaders who want to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to be an effective team leader.
It fully delivers the units on Being a Team Leader, Building Working Relationships with your team and Monitoring Team Performance. Once enrolled, you have 12 months' access to CMI's ManagementDirect resources, including weekly webinars, articles, a management diagnostic tool and the CMI mentoring scheme.
What's covered
Over six days of classroom training you cover:
CMI Level 2 Certificate in Team Leading
- The team leader role and how to be an effective team leader
- Leadership styles and adapting your style to different situations
- Building working relationships with your manager and supporting management decisions
- Monitoring team performance
- Managing conflict and having difficult conversations
How it works
- Attend all 6 daysAttendance on every day is mandatory.
- Complete your workbooksSubmit your workbook assessments within 4 weeks of the course.
- Marking and moderationYour tutor marks your work, Alliance Learning quality assures it and CMI moderates it.
- CertificateCMI awards your Level 2 Certificate in Team Leading.
Who it's for
Practising and potential team leaders, with or without previous team-leading experience.
What you'll need
No formal entry requirements, but you must attend all 6 days.
About the course
Three Level 3 courses for practising and potential first line managers.
The Award in Leadership & Management builds the knowledge, skills and behaviours you need to lead and manage, and includes 12 months' access to CMI ManagementDirect. The Award in Management Coaching & Mentoring shows you how to support staff development through coaching and mentoring. The Project Management (CMI Recognised) course was designed by Alliance Learning and approved by CMI, and you finish it with a small project proposal for your own organisation.
What's covered
Three courses. Each date below shows which course it is.
CMI Level 3 Award in Leadership & Management
- The management role and how to be an effective manager
- Leadership and management approaches for different situations
- Leadership self-assessment and planning your personal and professional development
- How organisations operate
- Managing conflict
- Assessed by workbooks, submitted within 4 weeks
CMI Level 3 Award in Management Coaching & Mentoring
- Three sessions over 3 consecutive weeks
- The difference between coaching and mentoring
- Coaching and mentoring approaches
- Developing a coaching and mentoring process for your organisation
- Assessed by a 2,000-word written assignment
CMI Level 3 Project Management (CMI Recognised)
- The role and purpose of projects in organisations
- Initiating and planning projects
- Monitoring and managing projects, and project closure
- Creating a small change or project proposal for your organisation
- Assessed by a written workbook and a project proposal report
- Open to learners aged 19 and over
How it works
- Choose your coursePick the Level 3 course that fits your role.
- Attend the trainingClassroom-based sessions with an experienced tutor.
- Complete your assessmentWorkbooks, a written assignment or a project proposal, depending on the course.
- CertificateYour work is quality assured by Alliance Learning and moderated by CMI, who issue your certificate.
Who it's for
Practising and potential first line managers, supervisors and team leaders, and anyone who wants coaching and mentoring or project management skills.
What you'll need
No formal entry requirements. On Leadership & Management, attendance on all 3 days is mandatory.
About the course
Two Level 5 certificates for practising and aspiring operational and project managers.
The Certificate in Leadership & Management delivers 2 units of the Level 5 Operational and Developmental Manager, with 12 months' access to CMI ManagementDirect. The Certificate in Project Management is for managers responsible for projects in their organisation, and includes planning and managing a genuine project in your workplace.
What's covered
Two courses. Each date below shows which course it is.
CMI Level 5 Certificate in Leadership & Management
- Unit 501: management and leadership in an organisational context
- Unit 502: developing, managing and leading individuals and teams
- Coaching and mentoring, emotional intelligence and resilience
- Six taught sessions plus a personal development session
- Assessed by 6 assignments of about 1,500 words and a Personal Development Plan, submitted within 2 months
CMI Level 5 Certificate in Project Management
- Unit 513: managing projects to achieve results, from life cycles and methodologies to the project management process
- Unit 524: conducting a management project, from proposal to delivery in your workplace
- Assessed by presentations, reports, written assignments, reflective accounts, a project proposal and work-based evidence
How it works
- Choose your certificateLeadership & Management or Project Management.
- Attend the taught sessionsClassroom-based sessions with an experienced tutor.
- Complete your assignmentsYour tutor marks your work and Alliance Learning quality assures it.
- CertificateCMI moderates your assignments and issues your certificate.
Who it's for
Operational managers, and project, operations, departmental, regional and specialist managers.
What you'll need
Leadership & Management: a good level of English to complete the assignments. Project Management: Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent (Recognition of Prior Learning can be requested).
senior leaders
About the course
This course is for people who want to develop their professional management and leadership practice at senior manager level, in small, medium or large organisations.
Over 12 months you study two units: Strategic Leadership and Leading Strategic Change. You can then progress to a Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma, higher education study in leadership and management, an MBA or Chartered Manager status.
What's covered
Two units over 12 months:
Strategic Leadership
- Organisational purpose, strategic narrative and governance
- Organisational structure, culture, CSR and ED&I
- Stakeholder management, authority and accountability
- Strategic planning, team development and leadership styles
- Critical thinking and decision-making tools
- Personal development and growth
Leading Strategic Change
- Scope, context and drivers for organisational change
- Aligning change to strategic goals
- Leadership approaches, tools and techniques to support change
- Developing a proposal for leading strategic change
- Impact of change and a communication strategy to support it
How it works
- EnrolCheck you're in an operational management position and have Level 2 English and Maths.
- Study the two unitsStrategic Leadership and Leading Strategic Change, over 12 months.
- Complete your assessmentsPresentations, illustrated reports, written assignments, reflective accounts, briefing papers and proposals.
- CertificateYour work is moderated by CMI, who issue your certificate.
Who it's for
Directors, CEOs, senior, regional and specialist managers, and aspiring senior leaders.
What you'll need
An operational management position and a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths.
About the course
This course gives you the knowledge, skills, understanding and confidence to deliver both practical and theoretical training sessions in the workplace.
Over three days you learn how to plan and deliver engaging sessions, use demonstrations and clear instructions, and give learners effective feedback. You finish with an assessed 20-minute micro teach. Pass and you receive a CMI Recognised certificate, which doesn't currently expire.
What's covered
Over three days you cover:
Train the Trainer (CMI Recognised)
- The role and responsibilities of the trainer
- Planning an effective training session
- Communication styles and methods
- The features of an effective presentation
- The learning cycle
- Using demonstrations and giving instructions
- Presenting, evaluating and giving feedback to learners
How it works
- Attend the courseThree days of classroom training.
- Micro teachDeliver an assessed 20-minute micro teach.
- CertificatePass and you receive a CMI Recognised certificate, which doesn't currently expire.
Who it's for
Employees at all levels who want to provide training in the workplace.
What you'll need
No formal entry requirements.
Where you'll train
Alliance Learning
The Hurst Building, Horwich Loco Estate
Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton BL6 5UE
Frequently asked questions
Which level is right for me?
Level 2 is for practising and potential team leaders. Level 3 is for first line managers, supervisors and team leaders, and for anyone who wants coaching and mentoring or project management skills. Level 5 is for operational and project managers. Level 7 is for senior managers and aspiring senior leaders. Train the Trainer is for staff at any level who train others at work. Not sure? Ask us and we'll help you choose.
Are there entry requirements?
Most of the courses have no formal entry requirements. The Level 5 Certificate in Project Management and the Level 7 course ask for Level 2 English and Maths or equivalent, and the Level 7 course is for people in an operational management position.
How are the courses assessed?
The Level 2 and Level 3 Leadership & Management courses use workbook assessments. The other CMI qualifications use written assignments, and some also include presentations, reports, reflective accounts or a project proposal. Train the Trainer is assessed with a 20-minute micro teach. Work is marked by the tutor, quality assured by Alliance Learning and moderated by CMI.
What is ManagementDirect?
CMI's own suite of online resources. On the Level 2, Level 3 Leadership & Management and Level 5 Leadership & Management courses you get access for 12 months, so you can keep learning at your own pace.
How long do I have to finish my assignments?
On the Level 2 and Level 3 Leadership & Management courses, workbooks must be submitted within 4 weeks of the course. On the Level 5 Certificate in Leadership & Management, all assignments must be submitted within 2 months of the end of the course.
Can you train a group from our company?
Yes. Get in touch about group bookings or running a course for your staff. Send us a group enquiry.
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