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Leadership and Management Level 5 Diploma (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

This qualification develops key leadership and management skills, including strategic decision-making, team leadership, and organisational planning. It is ideal for those aiming to progress into management roles across any sector.

Designed for practising or aspiring middle managers, the course supports individuals responsible for leading teams and delivering results aligned with organisational goals. The programme offers a focused yet flexible learning experience and typically takes 6 to 12 months to complete.

Key topics

  • Working with people - a range of units including how to deal effectively with stress and conflict, manage remote workers, build excellent customer relations.
  • Managing yourself and personal skills - including units that focus on assessing your own leadership performance, and developing critical thinking.
  • Providing direction - such as leading teams to achieve organisational goals and objectives, and making strong and informed management decisions.
  • Facilitating innovation and change - for example, build a culture of continued improvement, and lead people through change.
  • Achieving results - such as managing for efficiency and effectiveness, and managing projects that get results
  • Using resources - including managing facilities and managing information.
  • 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

Select your campus option to apply

Dates Schedule Max. fee if paid
Start: 09/01/2026
End: 18/12/2026
Fri (09:30 - 14:30)
£2655.00

What Can This Course Lead To

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

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Financial Support

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