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Having to work in a predominantly male driven industry, Chartered Manager has given Rebecca the confidence to stand up and make difficult decisions without fear.
Since becoming Chartered, I’ve been able to add a lot more value to the management of the company...the productivity has increased and the company is growing.
CMI interviewed Rebecca about her route to Chartered Manager
Rebecca Frain | CMgr FCMI
What does being a Chartered Manager mean to you?As an accidental manager in a sense, ending up as a manager due to circumstance, I feel the chartered manager qualification has given some form of professionalism to my management and leadership.
What inspired you to become a Chartered Manager? Unfortunately my mum fell ill, so my dad needed to take a step out of the business to look after her. The company was then left without a managing director so I stepped in to take over. The CMI Level 5 came as a suggestion from a training partner and I thought at that time why not? I'd gotten this opportunity and I needed to progress myself and be a good manager for the business at the time.
How has becoming a Chartered Manager helped you tackle challenges in the workplace? Some of the greatest challenges I've come across as a manager have been my age and the fact that I am a female. Coming into a very male driven industry, it was quite difficult to stand up with confidence. Becoming Chartered has driven me to find that confidence and to make good decisions for the business moving forward.
Would you recommend becoming a Chartered Manager? If anyone was to think of becoming a chartered manager I'd absolutely say go for it. It's never too late to learn new skills for one, it's also great to be able to put your own work experience against the standards. It builds confidence, professionalism and it really gets the productivity that you and your company are after.
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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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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.
The qualified route is for managers who already hold a degree-level management qualification.
You will need to meet the following criteria:
The exemption upgrade builds upon the knowledge and expertise demonstrated through completion of your qualification.
Assessment is undertaken by completion of a written submission, detailing the learning gained, the improvement in your management practice and the positive, measurable contribution you have made to your organisation. You will then need to send the completed form to CMI for validation.
Upon approval of your written submission you will be awarded Chartered Member (CMgr MCMI) or Chartered Fellow (CMgr FCMI) dependent on experience.
You would need to meet the following criteria:
Assessment is divided into two parts. The first, is completion of a full draft of the written submission form to demonstrate consistent and effective performance in the past 18 months. Followed by a telephone discussion with the assessor.
The second, is an on-site interview assessing your knowledge against the certificate qualification. This will involve gathering work based evidence and personal research.
After successful completion you will achieve Chartered Member (CMgr MCMI) or Chartered Fellow (CMgr FCMI) as well as CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management & Leadership.
Assessment is undertaken either by written submission or professional discussion demonstrating consistent and effective performance in the past 18 months.
Upon successful completion you will be awarded Chartered Member (CMgr MCMI) or Chartered Fellow (FCMI) dependent on experience.
Written submission - £500** +VAT
Professional Discussion - £800** +VAT
*Diploma in management at Level 5 or above (Scottish SCQF Level 9). NVQ or SVQ at Level 4 and above. University degree (BSc or BA) or higher (e.g. MSc, MBA or MA, PHD), with any of the following either at its core or in the course title: Management, Business or Leadership. Additional qualifications confirmed by CMI include CEng, CIMA, ACCA, Chartered CIPD & Armed forces senior qualifications. Additionally, we accept Certificate in Management with 5 years management experience.
An Exemption upgrade is available for managers who hold a CMI Level 5 or above Diploma in Management. Please email to request more information.
**An annual Chartered Membership fee is payable thereafter.
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