CMI Level 4 Diploma in Management and Leadership (QCF)

The Level 4 qualifications in Management and Leadership are designed to develop personal management capabilities, make effective use of information in decision-making, operations and the development of the skills in managing people.

These qualifications are derived from the National Occupational Standards for Management and Leadership and are accredited on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Course Structure
Units available to study at Level 4 includes

Unit A

Unit TitleUnit CodeCredits An Introduction to managerial style40016 Managing stakeholder expectations40027 Introducing organisational culture, values and behaviour40037 Personal Development as a manager and leader50016

Unit B (3 to be completed)

Unit Title Unit Code Credits Managing team dynamics 4004 7 Management report writing 4005 7 Management and leadership influencing skills 4006 7 Managing and guiding interviews 4007 7 Managing equality and diversity 4008 7 An introduction to staff inspection techniques 4009 8 Being a leader 5012 7 Introduction to management coaching and mentoring 5014 6

The qualifications follow the new Award, Certificate, Diploma format where:

• Award is a concise qualification aimed at developing basis skills and knowledge at this level
• Certificate builds and broadens on the areas covered in the Award
• Diploma develops a comprehensive range of skills and knowledge required at this level

Award To achieve a CMI Level 4 Award in Management and Leadership; you need to successfully complete at least one unit to a minimum of 6 credits.

Certificate To achieve a CMI Level 4 Certificate in Management and Leadership you need to successfully complete any combination of units to a minimum of 13 credits.

Diploma To achieve a CMI Level 4 Diploma in Management and Leadership, you need to complete all core units (Group A) and three optional units (Group B) to a total of at least 46 credits.

Entry requirements
Level 3 or equivalent

English Language Requirement
If your native language is not English, you will have to show us a Certificate in English or prove your English language skills on the interview. You must ensure that you are competent in English at a minimum CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference ) Level B1 but our preferred qualification for this course is IELTS (minimum score 4.5).

Duration
12 Months

Progression Opportunities
On successful completion of a Level 4 qualification in Management and Leadership, a number of progression opportunities become available:

• Progress to other qualifications at the same level (e.g. from Level 4 Award to Level 4 Certificate etc).
• Progress to other qualifications at the next level (e.g. from Level 4 Certificate to Level 5 or 6 Certificate).

Tuition Fees:

UK & European Students: £ 3200 per year

Overseas Students: £ 3800 per year