Principles of Management and Leadership CMI Level 3 Diploma
This course has been developed for supervisors and first line managers who have operational responsibility for a defined area of activity. The qualification gives junior managers the communication and motivational skills to help improve operational efficiency.

Entry requirements
You will need:
- A Level 2 Business-related qualification, OR
- The ability to demonstrate Level 2 business knowledge through work experience
- Level 2 English
You will also need to be IT Literate and able to use word processing and presentation software.
Course content
You will study the following units:
- Principles of Management and Leadership
- Managing a Team to Achieve Results
- Building Stakeholder Relationships using Effective Communication
- Contributing to the Delivery of a Project
- Managing Daily Activities to Achieve Results
- Managing Budgets and Resources
- Managing Data and Information
- Managing Own Personal and Professional Development
Assessment methods
You will be assessed on each unit through any of the following: written account or assignment, report, guide or factsheet, work based evidence and reflective accounts/statements.
Further study and career options
On successful completion of this course and with the relevant work experience you may wish to progress on to the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 5 Certificate or Diploma in Management and Leadership.
Additional information
This course is delivered with a blended learning approach. On this course you will be required to attend once a fortnight (schedule provided) for an introduction to CMI resources and the unit requirements. You will then have access to the tutor for tutorials face to face, via email and by telephone. Significant study outside of college hours is essential to be successful on this course.
This a Part-time evening course once every two weeks.
Deadlines are set for submission of assessments. Significant reading and preparation of assignments is required in your own time.
Pay by instalments
The College offers an instalment plan for Further Education and Higher Education courses to students where the total amount payable at the point of enrolment is £200 or more. Within the scheme there is an ability to pay up to 6 instalments, depending on the length of the courses and the final payment must be paid at least a month before the end of the course.