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CMI Level 5 · Standalone qualification

Diploma in Management and Leadership

A standalone CMI Level 5 for mid-career managers stepping into senior roles. Foundation Chartered Manager on completion, and eligibility to apply for Chartered Manager (CMgr) with three years' management experience. Ofqual qualification number 603/2392/9.

6+Units (indicative)

370+TQT hours · 37+ credits

6-18Months

TailoredPer-cohort pricing

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Two ways to take this

Standalone, or alongside a TESS apprenticeship.

You can take CMI Level 5 Management & Leadership as a direct, self-funded or employer-paid qualification. If your organisation is developing the same people through a levy-funded TESS apprenticeship, talk to us about how the two fit together. Coachy, our 24/7 AI tutor, is included either way.

Standalone (this page)

Direct qualification

You pay for the qualification only. Suits learners who already have a role and want a formal credential, or organisations not eligible for apprenticeship levy funding.

Tailored per-cohort pricing
6-18 months
CMgr eligible with 3+ years' management experience
Group discounts available

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Apprenticeship route

AI for Operations Leaders L4

A levy-funded TESS apprenticeship that builds the same capability, with Coachy AI tutor, a named skills coach and an end-point assessment. Whether this qualification can sit alongside it, and on what terms, is agreed per cohort.

Apprenticeship training levy-funded for eligible employers (5% co-investment for most non-levy SMEs)
Qualification alignment agreed per cohort
Coachy AI tutor included free
Dedicated skills coach from day one through EPA

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What you'll cover

Six CMI Level 5 units (indicative), building to the Diploma's 37-credit rule of combination.

Each unit is delivered live online, supported by a named tutor, and assessed against CMI's Level 5 standard. Final unit selection is agreed per cohort within CMI's rules of combination (minimum 6 units, 37 credits, 370 TQT).

504 · Managing Performance

Setting and tracking team performance against business objectives, with calibration and stretch.

502 · Principles of Developing, Managing and Leading Individuals and Teams to Achieve Success

Coaching, developing, and getting the most out of direct reports across different working contexts.

520 · Managing Finance

Budgeting, financial reporting and commercial awareness for non-finance managers.

506 · Managing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Leading inclusive teams and shaping culture with intent.

513 · Managing Projects to Achieve Results

Planning, governing and landing complex change projects.

525 · Using Reflective Practice to Inform Personal and Professional Development

Reflective practice, ethics and the chartered manager pathway.

Investment

Transparent pricing. No hidden fees.

Full price includes all tutor support, CMI registration, assessment fees and certification on successful completion.

CMI Level 5 Management & Leadership · Standalone

Tailored pricing per cohort

per learner · price varies with cohort size and delivery model

CMI learner registration and certification
All assessment fees included
Named tutor, live online delivery
CMgr eligible with 3+ years' management experience
Group discounts from 5+ learners

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Pricing is confirmed on your discovery call based on cohort size, delivery model and any group discount. If you are developing people through a TESS apprenticeship, see the apprenticeship route above.

Why TESS for CMI

The accreditation, the outcomes, and the AI advantage.

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Learners trained

Across 1000+ employers, FTSE 100 to four-person SMEs. Public sector, retail, healthcare and beyond.

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CMI Level 5 FAQs

CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management & Leadership: your questions

The questions learners ask us most. Still unsure? Leave your details and we'll tailor the answer to you.

How much does the CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management & Leadership cost?

The CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management & Leadership is individually priced per cohort as a standalone qualification. We confirm your exact price on a short discovery call.

What are the entry requirements?

There are no rigid entry requirements, but the CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management & Leadership suits middle and operations managers with some practical experience. We confirm the right fit on a quick discovery call.

How long does the CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management & Leadership take?

At TESS the CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management & Leadership typically takes 6–18 months of blended, flexible study (minimum 37 credits, around 370 total qualification hours), built to fit around your role.

Who is the CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management & Leadership for?

It is built for middle and operations managers.

What does the CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management & Leadership lead to?

CMI is the only body that can award Chartered Manager (CMgr). On completion you are eligible for Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) status, and with three years' management experience you can apply for full Chartered Manager status through CMI's assessment. You can also progress to the CMI Level 7 Strategic Management & Leadership Practice.

Can it be funded through the apprenticeship levy?

Not as a standalone qualification: apprenticeship funding pays for an apprenticeship, not for a qualification bought on its own. If your organisation is developing people through a levy-funded TESS apprenticeship, talk to us about whether this qualification can sit alongside it and on what terms. Explore our AI-enabled apprenticeships.

What is CMI Level 5 equivalent to?

CMI Level 5 sits at RQF Level 5, the same level as a foundation degree or HND. It is one step below Level 7, which is master's-degree level.

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