Management in Context
Understand how organisational purpose, structure, culture and governance shape management and leadership practice.
About the CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership
Designed for practising or aspiring middle managers, this recognised CMI qualification develops the practical knowledge needed to lead individuals and teams, improve performance and deliver organisational objectives. Study online at your own pace with expert tutor guidance.
Develop Confident Middle-Management Capability
The CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership combines Unit 501 and Unit 502. You will explore management and leadership in an organisational context, then apply practical approaches to developing, managing and leading individuals and teams. The selected combination provides 130 Total Qualification Time hours, 52 Guided Learning Hours and 13 credits.
Understand how organisational context shapes effective management and leadership practice.
Develop practical approaches for leading individuals and teams to achieve sustainable results.
Who Is This CMI Level 5 Certificate For?
This course is ideal for practising and aspiring middle managers who want a recognised qualification that strengthens practical management and leadership capability.
Operations, departmental and specialist managers
Team leaders progressing into middle management
Professionals responsible for people, performance or projects
Learners building towards the CMI Level 5 Diploma
Entry Requirements
You should normally be aged 19 or over and have suitable management or leadership experience. A formal prior qualification is not essential, but you need an organisational context in which to apply the learning.
Relevant supervisory, management or leadership experience
Access to a workplace or organisational context
Confident written English and digital skills
A laptop or desktop with reliable internet access
What You Will Learn
The CMI Level 5 Certificate develops applied knowledge across organisational management, leadership and team performance. You will learn how managers influence culture and outcomes, motivate individuals, build effective teams and use evidence to improve results.
Leading Individuals and Teams
Apply practical approaches to motivation, communication, performance and team development.
Performance and Results
Use management knowledge and evidence to improve capability, collaboration and organisational outcomes.
Certificate Unit Structure
This CMI Level 5 Certificate is delivered through two complementary units that build practical middle-management capability.
Assessment is through two written assignments or structured work-based tasks. There are no written examinations.
Unit 501 examines management and leadership within an organisational context.
Unit 502 focuses on developing, managing and leading individuals and teams to achieve success.
How You Will Study and Be Assessed
Study flexibly online, complete an assignment-based assessment and receive tutor guidance throughout your qualification.
Flexible Online Learning
Study at your own pace through online learning materials and guidance.
Assignment-Based Assessment
Complete two written assignments or structured work-based tasks. There are no examinations.
Tutor Guidance
Receive tutor guidance and feedback throughout your learning and assessment journey.
What Is Included in the £495 Course Fee?
Your course fee covers the essential learning, assessment and administration required for this qualification.
Online learning materials and activities
Tutor guidance and assessment feedback
Assessment and internal quality assurance
CMI registration and certification processing
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
As a registered CMI learner, you can access CMI Thrive in line with current CMI learner and membership arrangements. Thrive provides management and leadership resources, videos, podcasts, articles, professional-development tools and resources aligned to development needs. These resources complement qualification study and continuing professional development. CMI may update its platform features, resources and access arrangements.
Certification and Recognition
After successfully completing Units 501 and 502 and the required assessment and quality-assurance processes, you will receive the CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership. The qualification is awarded by the Chartered Management Institute and regulated in England. Recognition and entry decisions remain with individual employers, education providers and professional bodies.
Awarding Organisation
Qualification Number 603/2391/7
Verify the regulated CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership on the official Ofqual Register.
LEARN WITH CONFIDENCE
Why Study with HHF Training?
HHF Training combines flexible online delivery with structured CMI assessment support, helping you move from enrolment to achievement through a clear and professionally supported learning journey.
CMI Approved Centre
Study through HHF Training as a centre delivering quality-assured CMI qualifications.
Flexible Online Study
Work through the programme around your professional and personal commitments with online access to structured materials.
Focused Certificate Route
Complete two complementary units and develop practical capability across management, leadership and team performance through a focused CMI Level 5 Certificate route.
Expert Tutor Support
Receive clear assignment guidance and feedback from education and assessment professionals.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CMI Level 5 Certificate FAQs
Clear answers about the course, study method, assessment and support.
Yes. This is a regulated qualification awarded by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), qualification number 603/2391/7.
Yes. The programme is delivered online and can be studied flexibly around work and personal commitments, with tutor support available.
Assessment is through two written assignments or structured work-based tasks linked to Units 501 and 502. There are no written examinations.
You should normally be aged 19 or over and have suitable management or leadership experience plus access to an organisational context.
The selected unit combination provides 130 Total Qualification Time hours and 52 Guided Learning Hours. Many learners complete the Certificate in approximately 6–9 months.
Yes. Tutor guidance and assessment feedback are included throughout your learning journey.
Successful learners can progress to the CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership, subject to CMI combination rules, or continue towards wider management responsibilities.