CMI Level 5 Certificate

Management & Leadership

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Why is this course right for you?

The 100% online CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management & Leadership is a great choice if you want to upgrade your career and move into management! 

Highly valued by employers and respected across industries, this short CMI course gives you the leadership skills, confidence, and know-how to manage people and teams effectively – whether you're aiming for your first management role or climbing further up the ladder.

The CMI Level 5 Certificate is perfect if you’re ready to: 

  • Kickstart or advance in your career as a leader or mid-level manager
  • Learn a broad range of core management skills  
  • Discover impactful, real-world management strategies
  • Boost your salary and open doors to exciting new role opportunities 
  • Study a shorter course than the CMI Level 5 Diploma 

Give your career the glow-up it deserves with an online CMI qualification – and start making a real difference in your organisation.

If you want to become a Chartered Manager, please note that you'll need to enrol on a CMI Level 5 or CMI Level 7 Diploma. 

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CMI Level 5 Certificate Course Details

While this course is best for current or aspiring middle managers, there are currently no entry requirements for the CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management & Leadership.

As long as you have good literacy and numeracy skills, and you're over 18, you're good to go! 

The online CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management & Leadership qualification covers the core principles of leadership and management when it comes to individuals and teams in an organisational setting.

You'll study the following two CMI units:

  • Principles of Management and Leadership in an Organisational Context
  • Principles of Developing, Managing and Leading Individuals and Teams to Achieve Success

For more details on what you’ll learn on this course, download our CMI Level 5 course guide.

All of your CMI assessments are completely online.

For each unit, you'll complete an assessment of 3,000+ words. That means you'll complete two assessments in total while you study this CMI Level 5 qualification. 

We find it takes most students roughly 3 to 6 months to complete the CMI Level 5 Certificate, however, your completion time will depend on how much time you can dedicate to your studies. 

This is why we offer a generous support period of 15 months so you have plenty of time and flexibility to complete your course in between work and other life commitments. 

We’re committed to keeping our courses as accessible as possible, with flexible, interest-free* payment plans to help make studying manageable.

Enrol online today or contact our course advisors to chat through deposit options and monthly payments. You can also check out our budget calculator to see what works for you! 

CMI Career Options

£65,000+

Senior-level management salary

£45,000+

Mid-level management salary

£29,000+

Entry-level management salary

Typical roles with a CMI Level 5 Certificate  

Operations Manager 

Divisional Manager 

Chief Supervisor 

Departmental Manager 

Regional Manager 

Division Manager 

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CMI Level 5 Certificate FAQs

The CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management & Leadership is right for you if:

  • You're looking to build a career in mid-level management 
  • You want to improve your essential leadership skills
  • You want to learn how to lead and manage individuals and teams

This CMI Level 5 course is a shorter course than the CMI Level 5 Diploma, designed to introduce you to the core concepts of management and leadership, preparing you to develop individuals and teams in alignment with organisational goals.

If you're looking to become a Chartered Manager, keep in mind that this route is only offered through our CMI Level 5 and CMI Level 7 Diplomas. 

Looking to make sure this course is also right for your wallet? Check out our budget calculator.

While the CMI Level 5 Certificate is best for current or aspiring middle managers, there are no entry requirements.

As long as you have good literacy and numeracy skills, and you're over 18, you're good to go! 

Yes, you can! DPG is an online learning provider, which means that we offer you the option to study our CMI management courses 100% online. 

Online learning with us is a flexible way to earn your CMI qualification, allowing you to work through course materials at your own pace and on your own schedule. With everything available on our virtual learning platform, mystudyspace, you’ll have the tools, resources and expert tutor support to help you reach your career goals.

No matter your commitments – whether it’s a full-time job, caring responsibilities, or other priorities – we give you the flexibility to control how and when you study. That's the DPG Difference. 

For more info, give us a ring or shoot us an email.

Our 100% online CMI courses are designed for ultimate flexibility, allowing you the convenience to study whenever and wherever suits you. With 24/7 access to all your course materials, it’s easy to fit learning around your schedule.

That's The DPG Difference. 

We find it takes most students around 3 to 6 months to complete the CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management & Leadership.

However, everyone is different, so bear in mind this might change depending on your circumstances and how much time you have to study each week.

The CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management & Leadership covers the core principles of effectively leading and managing individuals and teams in an organisation. It's focused on providing you with the skills and expertise that you'll need for a successful career in middle management.

You'll study two modules:

  • Principles of Management and Leadership in an Organisational Context
  • Principles of Developing, Managing and Leading Individuals and Teams to Achieve Success

For more details on what you’ll learn on this course, download your free CMI Level 5 Certificate course guide.

For each unit, you'll complete an assessment of 3,000+ words. That means you'll complete two assessments in total while you study for the CMI Level 5 Certificate. 

The CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management & Leadership is a powerful addition to your CV, showcasing your ability to lead effectively and excel in management roles.

Globally recognised by employers, CMI qualifications open doors to exciting career opportunities and help you stand out when applying for your ideal mid-level management position.

Throughout this course, you’ll build the core leadership skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today’s fast-paced organisations. From managing individuals and teams to driving them towards achieving their goals, you’ll gain practical, job-ready expertise that makes a real impact.

After completing the course, you’ll be ready to step into or excel in mid-level management roles. You can even upgrade your career with a CMI Level 7 Certificate or Diploma.

At DPG, we pride ourselves on helping you get CMI qualified without breaking the bank.

If you’re paying for your course yourself, you can spread the cost over up to 18 months, and you won’t pay any extra – all our payment plans are totally interest-free*.

They also come with low deposits, making it easy and affordable to get ahead in your career.

If your employer is paying for your course (or if you’d like them to!), our advisors can help you put together a business case showing the benefits of studying CMI.

Give us a ring on 0330 660 0220 to find out more.

At DPG, we’re proud to have supported over 25,000 individuals in achieving their career goals, with 96% saying they’d choose our services again.

With more than 30 years of experience in helping professionals develop their skills, we offer dedicated tutor support across all our CMI courses. Plus, you’ll have 24/7 access to your online learning materials, giving you the flexibility to study from anywhere, whenever is convenient for you.

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