Project Management (Level 5, Certificate) CMI

The ability to manage projects is a vital skill for all managers. Gain the knowledge and skills required to manage projects and implement change at an organisational level

Oct 2025 start

Accreditation type: Certificate

Course level: 5

Cost: £1500 per person

Leadership & Management Level 5

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Accredited by

CMI - Chartered Management Institute logo

Course details

The Level 5 Project Management qualification is designed for practising middle managers and leaders who are typically accountable to a senior manager or business owners. It is aimed at leaders looking to effectively manage projects, although the qualification is also open to learners wishing to build on their general management skills.
Develop the tools and techniques to evaluate the methods for planning tasks and learn how to implement and manage projects.
As part of this unit, the learner will plan and manage a genuine project in the workplace relevant to a business need or challenge.
Learners will study the following two compulsory units to complete this qualification;

  • Managing projects to achieve results
  • Conducting a management project

The qualification has been designed for practising or aspiring managers in roles such as:

  • Project Managers
  • Operations Manager
  • Divisional Manager
  • Departmental Manager
  • Regional Manager
  • Specialist Manager

Benefits of this course

Learn to evaluate the methods and tools for planning tasks and activities, as well as knowing how to implement and manage project activities, build stakeholder relationships, manage resources and risk, monitor progress and report on outcomes.

How this course can benefit your career

Future-ready skills such as strategy-setting, managing change and decision-making are critically underdeveloped. Get a competitive advantage over your peers that will shape your future.

Why Shoreditch Business School

Our professional development courses are available online, in-person or in hybrid format. Small group sizes and focused sessions ensure meaningful learning and direct application to the workplace.

Every programme is led by expert faculty who combine academic depth with hands-on business experience. Their teaching bridges theory and practice, helping learners think strategically, act decisively and deliver results.

Shoreditch Business School is part of the Ofsted Outstanding New City College Group, one of the UK’s most respected further education providers. This means that every course reflects the highest academic standards and a solid understanding of what professionals and businesses need to succeed.

Our campus is strategically located between Hoxton, Shoreditch and the City of London, placing learners at the centre of one of the UK’s most dynamic business hubs.

With purpose-built teaching spaces, breakout areas and meeting rooms, the campus offers a professional environment designed to support learning, networking and connection.

Minimum Requirements

18+. To study this course, applicants must be working in a management role. The qualification is awarded through assessment-based coursework and tasks.