Recent changes to management qualifications
Management qualifications along with all other qualifications are designed to meet exacting
standards and an agreed national framework. Every so often qualifications are reviewed and changed to meet
the demands of the industry and quality standards.
One of the biggest changes that has taken place with Chartered Management Institute qualifications
is that it is now possible to get three different qualifications
at each management level.
From the 1st September 2008, you can study for an Award, Certificate, or Diploma at
each management level. The difference between these three options is essentially the number of units you
study and pass. Each unit is given a “credit value”, and for each qualification there is a minimum number of
“credits” to achieve.
The real advantage to this system is that if you can chose the size of qualification that is just
right for you, your level of experience and time available. Later on, when the time is right you can add more
units and “upgrade” your qualification until you obtain the Diploma for your chosen management
level.
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Award
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An Award is a very short programme usually consisting
of one unit of learning. It is ideal for those new to their role, or those who want to brush up
on their skills in one particular area.
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Certificate
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The Certificate is a medium range qualification
consisting of three units. It is ideal for covering the core essential of the role.
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Diploma
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The Diploma is a larger qualification, some units are
mandatory, and some are optional. It is designed to create a professional manager equipped with
the increasingly large skills base required in management today.
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Apart from the Diploma option where certain units are mandatory, it is possible to have a free
choice over the units you wish to study for your qualification.
We have selected the most popular units for our standard courses, but if you would like to choose
different units please contact us. Please note this level of flexibility may not be offered by other training
providers.
Levels of Management Qualifications
There are four main levels of management qualifications awarded by the Chartered Management
Institute. At each level you can study for an Award Certificate or Diploma:
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Management level
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Qualifications available within the management level
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Level 2
Team Leading
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Award
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Certificate
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Diploma
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6 credits
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15 credits
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38 credits
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Level 3
First Line Management
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Award
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Certificate
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Diploma
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6 credits
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13 credits
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42 credits
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Level 5
Management and Leadership
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Award
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Certificate
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Diploma
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6 credits
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13 credits
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62credits
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Level 7
(post graduate)
Strategic Management and Leadership
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Award
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Certificate
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Diploma
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6 credits
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13 credits
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66 credits
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Comparisons between old and new
qualifications
The table below shows clearly the new qualification and their previous equivalents.
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From 1st September 2008
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Before September 2008
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Award in Team Leading
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Certificate in Team Leading
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Diploma in Team Leading
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Certificate in Team Leading
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Award in First Line Management
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Certificate in First Line Management
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Diploma in First Line Management
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Certificate in Management
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Award in Management and Leadership
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Certificate in Management and Leadership
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Diploma in Leadership and Management
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Diploma in Management
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Award in Strategic Management and
Leadership
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Certificate in Strategic Management and
Leadership
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Diploma in Strategic Management and
Leadership
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Executive Diploma in Management
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