CMI Diploma in Principles of First Line Management

The Level 3 qualification in Principles of Management and Leadership is structured to support three different qualifications, aiming to cater to the aspirations and career requirements of the student:

• Diploma — 1 full academic year to complete 7 modules 
• Certificate — 16 weeks to complete 2 modules
• Award — 6 weeks to complete 1 module 

The length of these qualifications can also be discussed. We encourage employers to be actively involved in the module choice and delivery to help you focus the course around your business needs. 

The qualification will be delivered as a hybrid model, meaning that students will attend a mixture of online and in-person sessions at regular intervals. Students are expected to complete weekly set activities and assessment work independently, however they will be allocated a tutor to provide support throughout the duration of the course.

Modules covered by the qualification include:

• Principles of Management and Leadership 
• Managing a Team to Achieve Results 
• Monitoring Quality to Improve Outcomes 
• Contributing to the Delivery of a Project 
• Managing Daily Activities to Achieve Results 
• Managing Own Personal and Professional Development 
• Building Stakeholder Relationships using Effective Communication.

You may be able to study for free if this course will help improve your employment prospects.

You could be eligible if you are:

• If you have not already achieved a full Level 3 qualification
• Employed and earning below:
• £37,144.00 (if you live in the Liverpool City Region; Wirral, Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, St Helens or Halton)
• £26,800 (if you live outside the Liverpool City Region)
• Employed and receiving certain state benefits
• Unemployed (with or without benefits)

Asylum seekers can access free courses up to Level 2 if the course supports long-term employment Terms and Conditions apply.

You must be 19 or over on or before 31st August to study on this course.

You will need either:

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grades 4/C or above including English and/or Maths (or L2 Functional Skills in English and/or Maths)
• A relevant Level 2 qualification and English or Maths at Grade 4/C or above (or L2 Functional Skills in English and/or Maths)

If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.

Students will progress onto job roles such as:

• Team Leader 
• Supervisor 
• Project Officer 
• Shift Manager 
• Foreperson 

After completion of this qualification, you can also continue your learning and progress on to the following qualification:

• CMI Level 5 Qualifications in Management and Leadership 
• Advanced Level Apprenticeship

This course will be assessed through the completion of a written assignment at the end of each module. Students are not required to take exams as a part of this course.