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
Qualification type: Certificate
Course level: 5
Cost: £1500 per person
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All CMI programmes are administered and delivered by New City College as the CMI Approved Centre
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.
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
Key Information
February 2026 Course Dates:
- 26th Feb – 20th Mar (9am-5pm)
- 2-days per week (Thurs & Fri)
- In-Person, Hackney, London
May 2026 Course Dates: To be confirmed.
Managing Projects to Achieve Results
The ability to manage projects is a vital skill for all managers. This unit focuses on the knowledge and skills required to manage projects successfully and overcome problems and challenges. It requires you 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.
Conducting a Management Project
Research into approaches to management and leadership can lead to dynamic results. Innovation, product development, performance improvement, change, customer service excellence, strategy and problem solving are just some of the results. Without research business can stagnate. The aim of the unit is for you to conduct management research which will have an impact on individual and/or organisational practice. You will plan and manage a genuine project in the workplace or an academic enquiry relevant to an identified business need or challenge.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this qualification, you will;
- Understand the role of projects in delivering organisational strategy
- Understand processes for initiating, planning and managing projects
- Understand the factors which contribute to effective project management
- Know how to plan a management project
- Be able to conduct a management project
Assessment
This qualification is awarded through a series of written assessment tasks
Business benefits from this course
Develop the confidence and capability to lead projects that drive measurable results. This qualification equips managers with the tools, insight, and practical experience to deliver strategic impact, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and turn complex business challenges into opportunities for innovation and growth.
How this course can boost 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.