Build confidence to lead, at every stage

Wherever you’re starting from, leadership grows through skills, progression and recognition. CMI helps you connect the dots from early development to Chartered Manager status, for you or your business.

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Recognition that starts early and grows with your people

Give the next generation confidence for first roles, practical skills, and a clear route to Chartered Manager.

93%

of Foundation Chartered Managers say their status shows they can deliver organisational results.

When people grow, workplaces thrive

Embedded pathways like Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) give a recognised mark of early-career leadership and a clear step towards Chartered Manager (CMgr).

Why providers choose CMI

95% of partners agree CMI supports career development. Make progression clear and offer Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) on completion.

Why employers choose CMI

Create confident, capable leaders across your organisation. Equip first-time managers, deepen skills in mid-tier roles and progress towards Chartered status.

CMI's pathway to lifelong learning

CMI connects the dots between skills, progression and recognised status, helping you meet changing delivery models and inspection needs so learners keep moving.

Recognised Programmes
Align internal or technical training to the CMI Professional Standard for external credibility and measurable impact.
Accreditation
Align internal or technical training to CMI's Ofqual regulated qualifications for external credibility and measurable impact.
Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr)
Early professional status on completion of a CMI programme. Helps learners step into first management roles with confidence.
Management Pathways
Practical qualifications and apprenticeship routes that fit delivery models and employer needs.
End-Point Assessment
Trusted EPA services that reduce admin and keep quality high.

Let's grow the next generation of leaders, together

Whether you are shaping talent, developing future managers or embedding progression into your programmes, CMI keeps progression visible and trusted.

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You have potential. Employers need proof.

Getting your first break into leadership can be tough. Titles come later, but expectations start now. CMI helps you show what you're capable of - building real leadership skills before you have the job title.

Being a Foundation
Chartered Manager sets me apart. It shows I'm committed to my leadership journey, and I know I'll keep developing throughout my career.

Work towards skills employers notice

Learn about Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) and the steps it takes to get there. We will guide your next move and help you turn real skills, such as planning work, leading tasks, giving feedback and managing time under pressure, into evidence you can add to your CV and profile.

Support that helps you grow

Turn effort into evidence:

  • Short, practical tips you can use at work today
  • Templates and checklists to structure tasks and one-to-ones
  • Webinars and events to build confidence and capability
  • Stories from people a few steps ahead, including what worked, what did not, and what they wish they'd known sooner

Where this leads

Friends of CMI is free. When you're ready, Membership is the next step, offering you even more. As your experience grows, we will show you how to join CMI Membership (paid) and make the most of member resources, CPD and a professional community that grows with you. Over time, you can progress to Chartered Manager (CMgr).

Sign up as a Friend of CMI

Join for free and gain access to practical tools and guidance to support your journey from early career to leadership. You can opt out at any time.

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