Our Chartered Management courses are proving really popular. We run Level 3 and Level 5 Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accredited courses, which can be offered at your workplace or at one of our three great facilities. You might also be eligible for funding. To find out more about the courses, costs and funding click here.
Why not view our CMI Case study or scroll down for more informaton on each of the courses we offer.
For more information contact:
Chinnelle Anichebe
Business Services Manager
Phone: 020 7815 1823
Email: chinnellea@southwark.ac.uk
Level 3 Overview
This qualification is designed for supervisors and first line managers who have operational responsibility for a defined area of activity. Based on the National Occupational Standards for Management and Leadership, this qualification is accredited at Level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework in England, Wales and N Ireland, and is positioned at Level 6 on the Scottish Qualifications Framework. You may be eligible to receive funding towards this training via the Learning and Skills Council (LSC).
Content
To achieve the Diploma in First Line Management, you will need to successfully complete the 5 core units and 3 optional units:
Core Units
Developing yourself in a management role
Making effective use of resources
Planning to meet customer needs
Managing information and communication
Developing people and planning work
Optional Units
Staffing and selection
Contributing to quality management
Improving team performance
Developing communication
Managing in a small business environment
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification. However, candidates are likely either to hold a Certificate in Team Leading and/or have a few years experience at supervisory or first line management level.
Assessment
Assessment is normally via work-based assignments. This ensures you minimise time away from work and that you undertake work study which is relevant to your own workplace context.
Level 5 Overview
This qualification is designed for middle managers and senior managers who are responsible for the strategic direction and/or growth of the business and want to develop their management skills. Based on the National Occupational Standards for Management and Leadership, this courses is accredited at Level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework in England, Wales and N Ireland, and is positioned at Level 9 on the Scottish Qualifications Framework. You may be eligible to receive funding towards this training via the Learning and Skills Council (LSC).
Content
To achieve this qualification you will need to successfully complete 5 core units and 3 optional units.
Core Units
Developing your management style
Managing financial and non-financial resources
Planning to meet customer and quality requirements
Effective communication and information management
Managing performance
Optional Units
Recruitment and selection
Developing personnel and personnel performance
Effective financial management
Managing marketing activities
Principles of project management
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification. However, candidates are likely either to hold a Level 3 Certificate in Management and/or have several years experience at supervisory or first line management level. If you are in any doubt about whether this is the right qualification for you please contact the College.
Assessment
Assessment is normally via work-based assignments. This ensures you minimise time away from work and that you undertake work study which is relevant to your own workplace context.
Progression Routes
Upon successful completion of this course a number of progression options become available:
Enhance your professional status by becoming a Member (MCMI) of the Institute
Start working towards Chartered Manager status
Progress onto the next level of Institute qualification, the Executive Diploma in Management