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Be the first to explore CMI Thrive, your new AI-enhanced learning platform. As a CMI member, you have exclusive early access to start shaping your professional development and enhancing your impact.
Great managers make a real difference - to their teams, their organisations and their communities. CMI Thrive provides the practical resources you need to make a tangible difference in your role every day. This isn't just a learning platform; it’s a toolkit built for the reality of modern leadership, helping you solve complex challenges with confidence.
Whether you are working toward Chartered status or looking to boost team productivity, Thrive adapts to your goals. Access what you need, when you need it, and see the immediate impact of your professional growth on your career and those you lead.
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Personalised learning aligned to your goals
Set up your profile and CMI Thrive recommends relevant articles, case studies and tools tailored to the skills you want to develop.
Development that fits your schedule
Access CMI's professional resources anytime, anywhere - from quick-read articles and practical tools to videos, podcasts and in-depth reports - across all devices, including the mobile app.
Track your growth and progress
Keep a live record of your development without the admin. Thrive automatically logs learning activity, helping you track CPD and evidence your progress towards Chartered Manager (CMgr) status.
Follow these three simple steps to make the most of your new member benefit:
Login and access CMI Thrive
Use your CMI membership account to gain exclusive early access to our new learning platform.
Personalise your experience
Add your skills and interests so CMI Thrive can recommend the most relevant learning for your goals and career stage.
Explore the platform
Take a look around the extensive range of resources available to you, and even try out your new AI assistant, Kiki.
Take your development on the go with the CMI Thrive app, available on both iOS and Android.
As you have exclusive early access, we'd love to hear about your experience of the platform. Share your feedback and help us shape the future of this new CMI member benefit.
ManagementDirect will retire and will no longer be accessible from late May. To ensure a smooth transition, if you've used ManagementDirect for any of the following please complete the steps below ahead of the changeover.
Download your CPD records
CPD logged in ManagementDirect will not transfer to Thrive, so please save any important records.
How to download your CPD data:
Capture your learning journeys
Individual learning journeys will not carry over. If you have created your own journeys, make a note of the content used so you can easily rebuild them in Thrive.
If you are partway through a learning journey, please capture your progress so you know exactly where to restart in CMI Thrive.
Download any specific content you need
Content in CMI Thrive may differ from Management Direct. If there is a particular resource you are referencing for academic purposes, please download it from ManagementDirect before launch.
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