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About the CMI Level 2 Award in Team Leading
The CMI Level 2 Award in Team Leading suits new and aspiring leaders. It also helps people who already lead a team. This online team leader course gives you a clear first step in leadership and management.
Learn about your role, the choices you can make and the duties you hold. Explore ways to lead, build trust and motivate others. Use these team leadership skills to support your team at work.
Who Is This Qualification For?
This CMI team leading qualification suits team leaders, supervisors and staff preparing for more responsibility. It helps you build confidence and recognise the skills you use already.
Choose this Level 2 leadership course to learn how to guide and support a team. The Award can also be a first step towards a larger CMI qualification.
Aspiring or newly appointed team leaders
Current team leaders and workplace supervisors
Experienced team members preparing for promotion
Learners seeking a recognised CMI management qualification
Professionals who want to strengthen leadership and supervisory skills
Learners preparing to progress to a larger Level 2 or Level 3 CMI qualification
If you are unsure whether the Award, Certificate or Diploma is the right route, contact HHF Training for course guidance before enrolment.
What You Will Learn
The CMI Level 2 Award in Team Leading builds knowledge you can use each day at work. Learn to guide a team, share clear information, motivate people and check progress.
Team Leader Role and Purpose
Learn what a team leader is expected to do. Understand your duties and the decisions you can make. Link daily tasks to the goals of your team and workplace.
Leadership Skills and Styles
Compare ways to lead a team. Explore action-centred leadership and the needs of the task, team and each person. Adapt how you communicate to help people get the work done.
Compare leadership styles, explore action-centred leadership and learn how adaptable communication and responsibility support effective team task achievement.Trust and Team Motivation
Build trust by being fair, honest and consistent. Learn what motivates colleagues and how to help everyone work towards the same goals.
Apply Team Leadership Knowledge
Use familiar work examples to explore how you lead. Think about how to share tasks, motivate people and build trust. Help your team understand its goals and work together to meet them.
👉 Complete One Focused Team Leading Unit
👉 Tutor Assessment and Assignment Feedback
Your assessor checks your work against CMI requirements and explains any changes you need to make. Feedback is normally provided within four working days.
You receive your qualification once you pass the assessment and complete the required quality checks.
Flexible Online Learning
Study the CMI Level 2 Award in Team Leading online with HHF. Read the course materials and work through team leadership tasks. Ask your tutor for help with your assignment.
Plan a pace that fits your work and home life. The course gives you clear guidance at each stage.
Flexible online access to structured learning materials
Practical team leadership and workplace activities
Clear guidance for Unit 2008V1
Assignment planning and submission support
Tutor feedback linked to CMI assessment criteria
Study that can fit around work and personal commitments
Progress support from enrolment to completion
Completion time depends on your starting point, study schedule and assignment progress.
What Is Included in the Course Fee?
The course fee for the CMI Level 2 Award in Team Leading covers online learning, tutor support and assessment for the selected unit. It also includes the standard qualification administration package.
Online access to the complete learning programme
Learning activities and assignment preparation
Expert tutor guidance and academic support
Assessment of the required CMI unit
Internal quality assurance and CMI registration administration
Certification processing following successful achievement
Any resubmission, extension or additional service outside the standard package may involve an extra fee under HHF Training terms.
Entry Requirements and Study Commitment
CMI does not set a formal academic entry qualification for this Award. You should be working in, or preparing for, a team leader, supervisor or coordinator role. You need enough written English and digital skills to complete an online assignment. The Award carries 5 credits. It includes 25 Guided Learning Hours within 50 hours of Total Qualification Time. Your study schedule will affect how long you take: allow about 16–17 weeks at 3 hours a week, 10 weeks at 5 hours, 7–8 weeks at 7 hours, or 5 weeks at 10 hours. These are examples, not guaranteed completion dates.
A laptop or desktop computer suitable for online learning
A reliable internet connection
Word-processing software for preparing assignments
Sufficient written English and digital skills
Time to study independently and respond to tutor feedback
Access to relevant workplace examples where appropriate
What Happens After You Enrol
Enrol online and complete secure checkout.
HHF Training confirms your course and learner registration.
Access the online learning resources.
Work through the content and prepare your assignment.
Upload your completed written assessment.
Receive assessor feedback confirming the outcome and next steps.
Access CMI Thrive During Your Studies
Registered CMI learners can use CMI Thrive under the current learner and membership terms. Find videos, podcasts, articles and tools to help you build management and leadership skills.
Use these resources alongside your course and for further development. CMI may change the content, features and access terms.
Certification and Recognition
Pass Unit 2008V1 and complete the required quality checks to receive the CMI Level 2 Award in Team Leading. The Chartered Management Institute awards this regulated qualification in England.
Employers, education providers and professional bodies decide whether they will accept it for a job or further study.
Awarding Organisation
Qualification Number 601/0498/3
Verify the regulated CMI Level 2 Award in Team Leading on the official Ofqual Register.
Progression Opportunities
After the Award, you may move on to the CMI Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Team Leading. You could also explore a suitable CMI Level 3 course or more duties at work.
The Award covers one focused unit. The Certificate covers more topics, while the Diploma is the broadest Level 2 route. Check the entry rules with your next provider or employer.
LEARN WITH CONFIDENCE
Why Study with HHF Training?
Study online with clear course materials and CMI assignment guidance. HHF tutors support you from enrolment to completion. Get feedback that helps you see what to improve and how to move forward.
Flexible Online Study
Read learning materials online at times that suit you. Get tutor help with study tasks and your assignment.
Focused Award Route
Complete one unit on being a team leader. Learn about your duties, ways to lead, trust and motivation.
Expert Tutor Support
Ask experienced tutors for assignment guidance. Use their feedback to improve your work and plan your next step.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a regulated CMI qualification for new and current team leaders. Learn the core skills to lead and supervise a team. HHF delivers the Award through one focused unit.
It suits new, aspiring and current team leaders or supervisors. It also helps experienced team members who want to take on more responsibility.
Yes. Read the course materials and complete study tasks online. Plan your study around work and get tutor support as you progress.
Complete one written assignment for Unit 2008V1. Your work must meet all the unit’s learning outcomes and assessment criteria. There is no written exam.
You will study Being a Team Leader, Unit 2008V1. It is worth 5 credits, with 25 guided learning hours and 50 total unit hours.
Allow 50 hours of total qualification time. The weeks you need depend on your experience, weekly study time and assignment progress. Leave time to respond to tutor feedback too.
Get online learning materials, tutor guidance and help to plan your assignment. Your assessor gives feedback on your work and explains any further evidence needed.
You may move on to the CMI Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Team Leading. A suitable CMI Level 3 course or more responsibility at work may also be options.