Professional Learning & Development

This project is part-funded by the European Social Fund. The project supports employees of Lancashire based SMEs, especially women and people from under-represented groups.  Eligibility criteria applies to receive a funded course place.

300+ SMEs & over 700 learners taking part to date! Apply for your funded place today and join our fantastic learning community.

CMI: Chartered Management Institute logoWe offer a range of fully-funded Chartered Management Institute (CMI) courses, designed to build the leadership and management capabilities within you and/or your aspiring or current leadership and management teams.

The courses are short and offered through a flexible delivery model, created with the busy professional in mind. There are no costs to the business or individual employee for these courses – just a short-term, professional development commitment.

There are three courses to choose from, taught at different academic levels, providing suitability for those aspiring to progress into a management role, already in a front-line supervisory role or senior managers:

CMI Management and Leadership Certificate (Level 4)

Apply for CMI Management and Leadership Certificate (Level 4)

Overview

Aspiring or new managers will develop the skills and knowledge needed to develop personal management capabilities and skills, including decision-making, managing team dynamics and delegation capability.

Download the Certificate in Management and Leadership course leaflet

Course delivery

  • A min of 13 credits: Tutor guided learning: 45 hours. Total qualification time: 130 hours
  • 20 weeks duration
  • Delivery will be through scheduled online tutorials

Compulsory Module:

Managerial Styles and Behaviours (Unit 4001v1)
(Credit value: 6 credits. Guided learning: 20 hours. Total module time: 60 hours)

This module teaches about the skills of effective and efficient managerial style and behaviour. It will assess how managerial styles and behaviour may be adapted in line with organisational expectations.

Candidates can then choose one of the selected units:

Management and Leadership Influencing Skills (Unit 4006v1)
(Credit value: 7 credits. Guided learning: 25 hours. Total module time: 70 hours)

This module teaches about management and leadership influencing skills which can be employed and their impact on the achievement of individual and task objectives. This module is ideal for candidates who have an interest in developing their management skills to a higher level and promoting themselves as a leader.

Managing Stakeholders’ Expectations (Unit 4002v1)
(Credit value: 7 credits: Guided learning: 25 hours: Total unit time: 70 hours)

This module teaches about the identification of organisational stakeholders, determining and monitoring their expectations and identifying opportunities to enhance stakeholder provision. This module is ideal for a candidate who is either the owner manager or the business manager or any candidate who has an interested in engaging with the business stakeholders (customers / suppliers / partners).

Assessment and Verification

This is a vocational course where issues and topics covered should be applied by the candidate to meet identified personal developments needs and/or relevant continuous improvement / development needs of their employer. Candidates will submit a portfolio of coursework at the end of each module for assessment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Participants must be age 19+
  • Attainment of GCSE or equivalent in English Language
  • Be in employment (not unemployed or in full time education) in a Lancashire small or medium sized business

Individual candidates can only access funding through the Leading Lancashire project for one of the CMI qualifications offered at Edge Hill University.

Progression Opportunities

On successful completion of the CMI Level 4 Certificate in Management candidates can progress onto the CMI Level 4 Diploma in Management and Leadership (course fees will apply).

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Apply for CMI Management and Leadership Certificate (Level 4)

Please make a note of your preferred entry date from those available below before selecting to Apply

CMI Coaching and Mentoring Award (Level 5)

Apply for CMI Coaching and Mentoring Award (Level 5)

Overview

This contemporary management course is designed to meet the needs of aspiring or newly progressing managers who have the responsibility for building and managing effective teams. Download the Award in Coaching and Mentoring course leaflet

Course delivery

  • 6 credits: Tutor guided learning: 40 hours. Total qualification time: 60 hours
  • 10 weeks duration
  • Delivery will be through scheduled online tutorials

Compulsory Modules

Candidates will study all one module to meet the requirements for the Award

Introduction to Management Coaching and Mentoring (Unit 5014v1)
(Credit value: 6 credits. Guided learning: 40 hours. Total module time: 60 hours)

This module teaches the practice of management coaching and mentoring and the impact this style can have on Human Resource Development and business performance.

Assessment and Verification

This is a vocational course where issues and topics covered should be applied by the candidate to meet identified personal developments needs and/or relevant continuous improvement / development needs of their employer. Candidates will submit a portfolio of coursework at the end the module for assessment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Participants must be age 19+
  • Attainment of GCSE or equivalent in English Language
  • Be in employment (not unemployed or in full time education) in a Lancashire small or medium sized business

Individual candidates can only access funding through the Leading Lancashire project for one of the CMI qualifications offered at Edge Hill University.

Progression Opportunities

On successful completion of the CMI Level 5 Award in Coaching and Mentoring candidates can progress onto the CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership (course fees will apply).

Apply now

Apply for CMI Coaching and Mentoring Award (Level 5)

Please make a note of your preferred entry date from those available below before selecting to Apply

CMI Strategic Management and Leadership Certificate (Level 7)

Apply for CMI Strategic Leadership & Management Certificate

Overview

The course helps SME managers and senior managers tackle the challenges and develop the skills required in making managerial decisions that support of the organisational objectives, purpose and vision. The course is an excellent opportunity to develop effective management and leadership skills at a strategic level developing your business/employer and ensuring long term business sustainability. Download the Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership course leaflet

Course delivery

  • A min of 13 credits: Tutor guided learning: 45 hours. Total qualification time: 175 hours
  • 20 weeks duration
  • Delivery will be delivered through scheduled online tutorials

Compulsory Modules

Personal leadership development as a strategic manager (Unit 7001v1)
(Credit value: 6 credits. Guided learning: 20 hours. Total module time: 60 hours)

This unit is about the challenges and skills of making managerial decisions that must be made in support of the organisational objectives, purpose and vision. SME organisations face numerous challenges in supporting growth and progressing staff who can develop into strategic managers as the SME builds in size.

The module focuses on understanding employee (human) behaviour and the strategic functional business requirements, supporting the learner to develop a range of strategic management skills to meet the varying demands and requirements presented by different working scenarios. Adapting strategic management style is critical in providing management support to ensure performance, motivation, engagement and consistency within the working environment.

Developing performance strategies (Unit 7002v1)
(Credit value: 7 credits. Guided learning: 25 hours. Total module time: 70 hours)

This unit is about ensuring that the performance of the team contributes to meeting strategic objectives. It will provide development of effective tools and techniques, relationships and interventions to facilitate strategic development within the organisation. This module supports the strategic manager to build skills that can be utilised immediately in the business environment to build an effective team essential for stability and growth.

Assessment and Verification

This is a vocational course where issues and topics covered should be applied by the candidate to meet identified personal developments needs and/or relevant continuous improvement / development needs of their employer. Candidates will submit a portfolio of coursework at the end of each module for assessment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Participants must be age 19+
  • Attainment of GCSE or equivalent in English Language
  • Be in employment (not unemployed or in full time education) in a Lancashire small or medium sized business
  • This course is intended for experienced or senior business managers and owners. Candidates for this course must demonstrate their existing management experience on application. The University reserves the right to offer places as the admissions and programme administration team deem appropriate.

Individual candidates can only access funding through the Leading Lancashire project for one of the CMI qualifications offered at Edge Hill University.

Progression Opportunities

On successful completion of the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Management candidates can progress onto the CMI Level 7 Diploma in Management and Leadership (course fees will apply).

Apply now

Apply for CMI Strategic Leadership & Management Certificate

Please make a note of your preferred entry date from those available below before selecting to Apply

Entry dates

The current available entry dates for each course are outlined below.  Each course is delivered through scheduled online tutorials, with tutor-led virtual sessions each week. All learning materials are accessible throughout the course on the University’s online learning platform.

NB: The day of the week the course starts (shown in brackets) will be the same consistent day throughout when the tutor-led sessions occur.

Available entry dates

More start dates will be released throughout the year. Please complete the enquiry form below to be notified of new dates. Please specify which CMI course(s) you are interested in.

Management & Leadership
(Level 4)		Coaching & Mentoring
(Level 5)		Strategic Management  & Leadership
(Level 7)
4/2/2022 (Fri)9/2/2022 (Wed) - CMI Award only01/02/2022 (Tues) Last remaining places
8/3/2022 (Tues)13/4/2022 (Wed) - CMI Award only18/5/2022 (Wed)

Eligibility

Courses are available fully funded to employed people working in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Lancashire.

What is an SME?
An SME is a business with fewer than 250 employees and an annual turnover (income) of less than £42 million.

Employees of charities and public sector organisations are unfortunately not eligible.

The University reserves the right to offer preferential access to funded places to eligible participants from under-represented groups. We are particularly keen to support women, people from BAME communities, and people with disabilities.

Funded places are limited to one per individual participant. Employers may send multiples of their employees and we encourage both aspiring and current managers to participate.

The CMI Management and Leadership Certificate and the CMI Coaching and Mentoring Award do not require any prior learning or academic qualification prerequisites. Those looking to undertake the CMI Strategic Management and Leadership Certificate must either hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) or hold significant leadership and management experience.

There are no costs to the business or individual employee for the programme – just a short-term, professional development commitment.

Chartered Management Institute

Gaining a CMI qualification can be the key to improving your own knowledge, skills and performance. Gaining a professional CMI qualification can:

  • Boost your career prospects and earning potential
  • Help you face challenges with confidence
  • Enhance your professional reputation

Increasing your or your team’s ability to manage people, deliver complex projects and drive change effectively can improve the quality and efficiency of your business.

The programmes are delivered by Edge Hill University’s Business School, located in a state-of-the-art facility within a beautiful, modern campus. The Business School offers exceptional teaching and a highly supportive learning environment. The academic staff are drawn from a variety of backgrounds and bring with them a wealth of business and professional expertise.

The CMI is the only chartered professional body in the field of management and leadership offering high-quality management qualifications recognised throughout UK and Europe.

More than 80% of managers said that a CMI qualification is a key part of becoming a professional manager
– CMI

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If you are an SME or employee based in Lancashire and would like to express your interest in our CMI programmes, please complete our enquiry form below today.

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