Level 5

Management and Leadership CMI Level 5 Diploma (Live Online)

Duration Age Group Study Start Cost
12 MONTHS ADULT PART TIME DAY 11/09/2026
£1950 *
Duration Age Group Study Start Cost
12 MONTHS ADULT PART TIME DAY 11/09/2026
£1950 *

Overview

This programme can be attended from anywhere allowing learners to balance work and study. It provides the flexibility to study at your pace and be supported by a qualified tutor at the same time.

The Diploma in Management & Leadership is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management and involves learners studying part-time College activities and work-based projects. The qualification is suitable for those who are or wish to become team leaders or supervisors in the work place. It is a great start for those at the beginning of their leadership career or for existing managers wishing to further develop and accredit their knowledge.

Please note: The class starts on 11/09/2025 and attendance is monthly online only, Thursday (daytime).

For more information on this course contact our training team:

Email: training@southessex.ac.uk

Telephone: 01702 221813


Online and On Campus

This flexible course is delivered by South Essex Colleges Group in partnership with Mindful Education and is a monthly online learning course. 

 

Entry Requirements

  • Grade 4 GCSE/A-C or level 2 equivalent in maths and English
  • Hold Suitable job role with some management responsibility

Course Structure

  • 501 Principles of Management and Leadership in an Organisational Context
  • 502 Principles of Developing, Managing and Leading Individuals and Teams to Achieve Success
  • 509 Managing Stakeholder Relationships
  • 513 Managing Projects to Achieve Results
  • 514 Managing Change
  • 515 Creating and Delivering Operational Plans
  • 520 Managing Finance
  • 525 Using Reflective Practice to Inform Personal and Professional Development

Assessment & Feedback

Assessment is based on work based assignments provided by the College per unit delivered

Live Online

We have partnered with Mindful Education to deliver this course through our flexible Live Online model. 

Live Online, you will study award-winning video lessons, which are available on demand, and can be viewed from your phone, tablet or computer – meaning you can choose how, when and where you want to study.

Lessons last for around 45-60 minutes and are accompanied by animations and motion graphics to bring concepts to life. Practice questions, downloadable lesson materials and interactive case studies help to enhance the learning experience further and learners should expect to spend around 3-4 hours studying independently online each week.

Course Cost

Adult, part_time_day: £1950

Attend from anywhere using the mindful platform

Fortnight group sessions via Microsoft Teams

Plus options for an end of module face-to-face session.

Course Start Date: 11/09/2025

Course duration: 12 months

Classroom attendance: College classes will be held monthly, on a Thursday (daytime).

Find out more

For more information on how this course, visit the Chartered Management Institute website.

What Next...

On successful completion the following progression routes are available:

  • Operation/department manager Apprenticeship
  • Apply to become a Chartered Manager