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Chartered Manager is the highest status that can be achieved in the management profession.
Awarded only by CMI, thousands of UK managers at all levels and across all sectors now hold Chartered Manager and highly value it – as shown by the remarkably high net promoter score of +67 and satisfaction and retention rates of 93%. Read more on the Chartered Manager report ►
Ready to take the next step?Find out more about becoming a Chartered Manager
Chartered Managers make an essential economic contribution to the UK economy and businesses. In uncertain times, never has it been more important to ensure that all UK managers are professionally qualified to the highest level.
Becoming a Chartered Manager was a personal aspiration as my previous highest qualifications were trade based. The new approaches to management I learnt through achieving Chartered status and then brought to my day to day role were reflected in increased remuneration from my company. Getting Chartered has been one of my career highlights.
Andrew Hughes CMgr MCMI
Dean University of the Arts Fashion Business School
Average pay rise of a manager as a result of becoming Chartered
Chartered Managers boost their business revenue by £62k each year and £310k over 5 years
Additional contribution to the UK economy every year from each manager becoming Chartered
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Airbus Defence and Space
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Barclays Corporate Banking
Sellafield
South Eastern Regional College
HSBC
Shield Therapeutics
EY
Twiflex
BPP
Institution of Civil Engineers
Winmark
Uni. of London International Programmes
The Recovery Foundation
John Lewis Partnership
Greater Manchester Police Federation
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Did you know that the process to become a Chartered Manager can take as little as two weeks?Choose your route below and start your journey to become a Chartered Manager today!
The exemption route is for experienced managers who already hold a CMI Level 5 or above Diploma in Management & Leadership.
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This route is for managers who are qualified, whether through a degree-level qualification, or from a minimum of 5 years' management experience.
Our team is always happy to help. If you are not sure where to start or have any questions, please get in touch by filling out the form below.
