Management and Leadership (Level 5, Diploma) CMI

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

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Accreditation type: Diploma

Course level: 5

Cost: £2655 per person

Leadership & Management Level 5

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Course details

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.

Customise this qualification to your development needs. Key topics at Level 5 Diploma can include;

  • 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.

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.