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Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

Since its inception, CMI’s primary objective is to elevate the caliber and excellence of management practices within the workplace.

Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

CMI, formerly known as the British Institute of Management, was established in 1947 with a mission to aid in the post-World War II reconstruction of British industry.

Since its inception, CMI’s primary objective is to elevate the caliber and excellence of management practices within the workplace.

CMI qualifications pave the way for continuous advancement by providing learners with professional education that empowers them with the necessary skills, knowledge, and assurance to advance their management careers.

These qualifications are meticulously crafted by industry experts, ensuring that you acquire current and pertinent skills with confidence. Whether you’re just starting your career in management, further your already existing skills or looking to develop your own team of managers and mentors CMI provides proven resources and learning to do so.

With courses designed and made for employers, learning can be worked seamlessly into the workplace or can be designed to fit your needs as an individual.

CMI offers qualifications from level 2 to 8. We currently provide levels 3, 5 and 7 – and we are working on the Level 8.

  • Level 3 qualifications are designed for individuals who are new to leadership roles or who have some experience in a supervisory or junior management position. These qualifications provide a solid foundation in leadership and management principles and practices.
  • Level 5 qualifications are intended for mid-level managers or individuals who are preparing to take on senior management positions. These qualifications focus on developing advanced leadership and management skills, as well as enhancing strategic thinking and decision-making abilities.
  • Level 7 qualifications are at the postgraduate level and are geared toward senior executives, directors, and individuals in strategic leadership positions. These qualifications focus on advanced leadership theories, strategic planning, organizational change management, and executive decision-making.
  • Level 8 qualifications are designed for Directors and Senior Managers with responsibility for developing and implementing ethical and performance-driven strategy across multiple organisations, leading by example to inspire teams and provide clear direction.

ManagementDirect

https://members.md.cmi.org.uk

 It’s fast, comprehensive and free to members

ManagementDirect is an online library of comprehensive and up-to-date material that addresses current management practice, supports studying and those looking to develop their skills.

  • 231 Management Checklists and 64 Management Thinker profiles
  • One page overviews of key Management Models
  • Multimedia resources – 200 Leader Videos
  • CMI research and Professional Manager articles
  • Authoritative definitions of management terms
  • Over 11,000 articles and 9000 eBooks to read online when you need them
  • Learning Journey playlists for many units giving you easy access to resources specifically selected to support your studies
  • Resources to develop your Study Skills, including factsheets on assignment writing, references and citations, learning styles, note taking and avoiding plagiarism.

All these resources are freely available to members from one source. Definitions give you a headline understanding of topic; Checklists and Models provide the essentials; and books and articles enable you to research further.

Depending on your need you choose how far you want to go.

Award, Certificate or Diploma?

CMI qualifications come in three different sizes, depending on how in-depth the qualification is and how long it will take you to complete it.

Award is the shortest and most concise qualification – typically takes between one and three months

Certificate provides a broad base of knowledge and skills – typically takes between three and six months

Diploma provides a comprehensive and extensive programme of learning – typically taking between six and 12 months

Please note: these are typical timings only, some qualifications may take less or more time, depending on the delivery options.

Units and Credits

CMI qualifications consist of units, which have a credit value that tells you roughly how long it takes to complete – one credit represents about 10 hours work.

Awards are 5 to 10 credits (50 to 100 hours learning)

Certificates are 13 to 20 credits (130 to 200 hours learning)

Diplomas are 37 or more credits (370 or more hours learning)

Total Qualification Time (TQT)

The number of notional hours which represents an estimate of the total amount of time that could reasonably be expected to be required, in order for a Learner to achieve and demonstrate the achievement of the level of attainment necessary for the award of a qualification.

Total Qualification Time is calculated by totaling individual unit Total Unit Time (TUT).

Total Unit Time (TUT)

The number of notional hours which represents an estimate of the total amount of time that could reasonably be expected to be required, in order for a Learner to achieve and demonstrate the achievement of the level of attainment necessary for the award of a unit.

This is estimated by:

  • Guided Learning Hours
  • Further Learning – time reasonably expected to be required for self study and non-guided learning
  • Assessment – time reasonably expected to be required for the preparation and completion of assessment for unit, not under direct supervision

Guided Learning Hours (GLH)

The estimated contact time the average earner has with tutors, trainers or facilitators as part of the learning process, it includes formal learning including classes, training sessions, coaching, seminars, live webinar and telephone tutorials and e-learning which is supervised (live).

This does not include learning directed by tutors, training or facilitators without their supervision.

Hours may vary depending on the delivery and assessment model, and the individual learner.

Benefits

CMI provides our learners with the resources and opportunities to further their skills, developing them to unlock their full potential.

With qualifications proven to improve performance CMI provides our learners with the necessary tools to improve themselves and their businesses with nationally recognized qualifications, tailored digital learning resources and connections to excel as a leader or manager.

With access to CMI, CMI enables members to strengthen their leadership and management skills with an array of resources including:

  • Industry Trends
  • Networking Opportunities
    • Build Connections
  • Events and Webinars
  • Learning Resources
    • Leadership Theories
    • Practical Approaches
    • Case Studies
    • Research Publications
  • Recognised Credentials

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