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Leadership and Management Level 5 Award (CMI)

Course Overview

Fee disclaimer

  • This is a full-cost course and not eligible for government funding.
  • A £30 membership fee applies to all students.
  • No payment is required at the time of application. Once you apply, our customer service team will contact you to confirm your place and guide you through the payment process.
  • Pay in instalments: If your course fee exceeds £300 and the course duration is 12 weeks or more, you can arrange to pay in stages.

Entry requirements

To study this course you must be working in a management role.

Course information

The Level 5 Award is a short, focused qualification ideal for practising or aspiring middle managers. It covers key leadership principles including strategic decision-making, team leadership, and organisational management.

Designed for professionals at operations, departmental, or specialist level, the course supports those accountable to senior managers or business owners. It helps develop the skills needed to lead teams and deliver objectives aligned with organisational strategy.

This is the shortest and most concise qualification at this level, typically completed in 1 to 3 months. Suitable for individuals across all industries aiming to step into or advance in management roles.

Key topics

  • Leadership principles
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Team management
  • Organisational development
  • Change management
  • How you are assessed

    The qualification is awarded through assessment-based coursework and tasks.

  • Next steps

    Leadership roles are in high demand across all sectors, with a particular focus on individuals who can drive organisational growth and success.

  • Why study at NCC?

    Benefits for individuals:

    • Use core management techniques to drive better results
    • Develop your ability to lead, motivate and inspire
    • Provide strategic leadership as well as day-to-day management
    • Benchmark your managerial skills
    • Raise your profile in your organisation

    Benefits for employers:

    • Encourage strategic thinking at this level of management to foster business improvement
    • Engage middle managers with training and development – these qualifications are designed to provide clear, measurable benefits to career-minded professionals
    • Customise these qualifications to your development needs

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What Can This Course Lead To

Gain that promotion that you have been after and improve your leadership skills.

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