Management and Leadership (Level 5, Award) CMI

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

Oct 2025 start

Accreditation type: Award

Course level: 5

Cost: £920 per person

Leadership & Management Level 5

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Course details

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 suitable for individuals across all industries aiming to step into or advance in management roles.

Benefits of this course

Foster business improvement and encourage strategic thinking at this level of management. These qualifications are designed to provide clear, measurable benefits to career-minded professionals.

How this course can benefit your career

Gain that promotion that you have been after and improve your leadership skills. Raise your profile in your organisation by developing your ability to lead, motivate and inspire others. Learn strategic leadership and core management techniques to drive better results for you and your organisation.

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.