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Why choose this course
- Work-integrated learning that connects theory with real-world practice
- Practical, career-focused assessment instead of traditional exams
- Units on leading teams, projects, change, strategy and procurement
- Free CMI Affiliate membership while you study, if not already a member
- Afterwards, explore becoming a Chartered Manager or higher CMI study
Overview
This qualification is designed for individuals wishing to develop professional management and leadership practice who will have the knowledge, skills and behaviours to drive business activities in a senior management and leadership role.
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Roles and responsibilities may also include but are not limited to taking responsibility for people, projects, operations and/or services to deliver long term organisational success. They will have the professionalism to deliver impact, behave ethically and demonstrate a commitment to continual learning and development.
The qualification has been designed for practising or aspiring managers in roles such as:
- Senior Manager
- Regional Manager
- Specialist Manager (with expertise in a specific business or technical function such as quality, finance, risk, marketing, sales IT, human resources etc.)
● Director
What you’ll study
4 modules
If an individual is not already in membership at the time of registering on a CMI qualification then they will be provided with free Affiliate membership of the CMI through until the completion of their studies. For details of the benefits of membership please see Resources and Benefits | Membership - CMI
There may be the opportunity to upgrade during the Learner’s studies dependant on successfully completing an assessment with CMI.
Modules
Professional Management and Leadership Practice601
The aim of this unit is to enable the professional manager and leader to consider the influence of an organisation’s context on how individuals are managed and led. They will reflect on the values, behaviours, knowledge and skills required, not only to deliver successful organisational outcomes, but to lead individuals with confidence.Developing, Managing and Leading Individuals and Teams602
The aim of this unit is for the professional manager and leaders to understand the principles for developing, managing and leading individuals and teams. On completion of the unit, learners will understand the multi-dimensional factors which influence the way individuals and teams are developed and led. They will examine the role of organisational structures for managing human resources and be given the opportunity to research classic and contemporary approaches to the management and development of individuals and teams. Ultimately this unit will culminate in an assessment of the skills required to lead and develop individuals and teams in a manner that not only achieves results but is ethical, fair, empowering and collaborative.Strategic Programme and Project Management604
The aim of this unit is to equip professional managers and leaders with an understanding on how to proactively respond to the demands of project and programme management, regardless of their type, size and complexity. This unit has been designed to enable the professional manager and leader to understand innovation and change within organisational contexts. It explores the rationale for innovation and change, such as the impact of technology and digitalisation. Most importantly it focuses on the knowledge, values and behaviours that ultimately will equip the professional managers and leaders to successfully drive innovation and change. The aim of this unit is to enable professional managers and leaders to understand approaches to developing organisational strategy and how to formulate and lead operational strategy to achieve a strategic aim. The aim of this unit is for managers and leaders to realise business objectives through competent, ethical and professional contracting, purchasing and procurement practices.Using Reflective Practice to Inform Personal and Professional Development525
The aim of the unit is to equip learners with the understanding of the value of reflective practice, and how reflection can be used as the basis of a meaningful personal and professional development.
There may be the opportunity to upgrade during the Learner’s studies dependant on successfully completing an assessment with CMI.
Occasional changes to modules and course content may take place. Students will be notified when applicable.
How you’ll learn
You’ll learn through lectures, workshops and practical and lab sessions.
- Lectures
- Workshops
- Practical and lab sessions
- One-to-one tutorials
- Placements and work-related learning
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Our Teaching Approach
Learn Through Real Work. Grow Through Real Experience.
Our programme is built around a work-integrated learning model, designed to seamlessly connect theory with real-world practice. Rather than learning in isolation, you’ll develop knowledge and skills together, ensuring everything you study is directly relevant to your role and future career.
This joined-up approach supports you in becoming a confident, reflective professional: someone who not only performs effectively in the workplace but also continues to grow through lifelong learning and professional development.
Inquiry-Led Learning That Puts You in Control
We believe the best learning happens when you actively explore and question. That’s why our programme uses an inquiry-based approach, encouraging you to:
- Engage deeply with key topics
- Connect new ideas to your own experiences
- Take ownership of your learning journey
By personalising your learning, you’ll gain a stronger understanding of how knowledge is developed, and how to apply it in meaningful ways.
Learn by Doing: Experience at the Core
At the heart of the programme is experiential learning, learning through doing.
You’ll build skills and confidence through:
- Work-based learning embedded in your role
- Interactive workshops focused on real scenarios
- Practical activities that mirror workplace challenges
- Structured reflection to deepen your understanding
This means you’re not just learning concepts: you’re actively applying them in real time.
Interactive, Practical, and Engaging Delivery
Our teaching approach is designed to keep you involved every step of the way. Each session combines:
- Short, focused lectures to introduce key ideas
- Hands-on workshops to apply what you’ve learned
- Peer discussions and debates to broaden perspectives
- Collaborative and individual activities to build skills
- One-to-one tutorials for personalised support
You’ll also reinforce your learning through guided reading, workplace application, and reflective practice, ensuring knowledge sticks and skills develop.
Delivery Information
The full time course is delivered on a weekly basis at UCNL.
The part time course is delivered on a bi-weekly basis at UCNL.
Assessment: Designed for Real-World Impact
Your progress on the programme is assessed through CMI (Chartered Management Institute) assessment briefs, ensuring your work is aligned with recognised professional standards and expectations.
Rather than traditional exams, assessment is practical, applied, and career-focused, allowing you to demonstrate your knowledge in ways that directly relate to your role and organisation.
What You’ll Be Assessed On
You’ll complete a variety of engaging assessment formats, including:
- Professional reports that analyse real workplace challenges
- Reflective accounts that demonstrate your personal and professional growth
- Project proposals where you design solutions to organisational needs
- Written assignments that apply theory to real-world contexts
Each task is designed to help you translate learning into action, building both competence and confidence.
Assessment That Supports Learning: Not Just Measures It
Assessment is fully integrated into the learning journey, not something that happens in isolation. You’ll be supported to succeed through:
- Ongoing feedback from tutors, peers, and employers
- Opportunities to draft, refine, and improve your work
- Continuous reflection on your performance and development
This approach ensures assessment becomes a tool for growth, helping you to deepen your understanding and continuously improve.
Demonstrate Real Skills, Deliver Real Value
Professionally Recognised, Professionally Relevant
By completing CMI-aligned assessments, you’ll gain more than just academic achievement: you’ll demonstrate the professional behaviours, skills, and knowledge expected in today’s workplace.
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What you need and where it leads
- Entry requirements
- This course Level 6
- Further study
Entry requirements
A level 5 qualification in the discipline of Business, HR, Leadership, and Management
This qualification can be offered to Learners from age 18.
Applicants must hold a level 5 qualification in the discipline of Business, HR, Leadership, and Management. This may be a level 5 professional qualification, level 5 apprenticeship, HND, or FdA.
The qualification is offered in the medium of the English Language.
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Careers it can lead to
- Health Care Practice Managers £42,600 a year
- Management Consultants and Business Analysts £43,100 a year
- Chief Executives and Senior Officials £75,800 a year
- Sales Accounts and Business Development Managers £48,900 a year
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- Financial Managers and Directors £50,900 a year
- Early Education and Childcare Services Managers £22,400 a year
- Education Managers £33,400 a year
- Human Resource Managers and Directors £48,700 a year
With further study or experience
- Research and Development (R&D) Managers £49,200 a year
Job titles to look out for: Senior Manager, Regional Manager, Specialist Manager, Director.
Read more about careers and progression
Upon successful completion of their qualification, learners may wish to further their ongoing personal and professional development by accessing other CMI qualifications, such as the learners may wish to further their personal and professional development by investigating the opportunity to become a Chartered Manager or enrolling on a higher level qualification with the CMI.
Chartered Managers are consistent high performers, committed to current best practice and ethical standards. A unique designation, exclusively awarded by the Chartered Management Institute, Chartered Manager embodies a professional approach to management through knowledge, competence, professional standards and commitment to continuing professional development (CPD). To find out more about how to become a Chartered Manager please visit Chartered Manager | Membership - CMI
Learners who are wishing to develop professional management and leadership practice will have knowledge, skills and behaviours to drive business activities in a senior management and leadership role:
- Senior Manager
- Regional Manager
- Specialist Manager (with expertise in a specific business or technical function such as quality, finance, risk, marketing, sales IT, human resources etc.)
- Director
Typical pay is the UK median for each job (Lightcast, October 2026).
Fees and funding
£3,000
a year for UK students
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