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CMI Bitesize is a new, innovative series of practical online programmes which cater to the growing demand for micro-learning. Aimed at aspiring or practicing middle managers, these series concentrate on relevant and key topics, and include lots of practical guides and tools to support you in becoming the best manager.
Let's face it, our lives feel busier than ever. Juggling domestic demands, caring responsibilities and trying maintain a social life all alongside our professional commitments and career ambitions. We live in a world where we all want to do things more quickly and flexibly, but without compromising on quality.
Offering short but substantial content, CMI Bitesize is here to cater to your development needs, without the commitment of a traditional qualification. Covering a range of specific topics and themes that managers and leaders desire for their employees, CMI Bitesize will deliver short and sharp, yet high-quality content and training. Learn in your own time and at your own pace, and start your journey towards Chartered Manager Status by achieving Foundation Chartered Manager Status upon completion of three CMI Bitesize topics.
Using research, insight and reflecting the CMI Professional Standards, these engaging topics have been designed with you in mind and are a reflection of the key skills employers need to help upskill their workforce.
Take a look at our useful handbook packed full of information to help you choose the best programme for you.
Download the Bitesize Catalogue
Change is always inevitable, but being able to manage that change is paramount to success. This series is designed to enable you to evaluate the types of and reasons for change, develop skills to manage change and meet objectives in a professional manner.
The programmes within this series are:
The business case for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is greater than ever. This series will focus on the skills required for inclusive leadership, how to adapt leadership styles to support others and analyse the requirements for managing, planning, implementing monitoring and reporting on EDI initiatives.
Leadership in this digital age has evolved in an irreversible way. In this series, learners will identify the techniques used to monitor and manage individual and team performance, as well as how to support, motivate and inspire individuals to exceed expectations.
Managing conflict takes resilience. This series is designed to equip the learner with strategies to manage conflict - in person and remotely - with confidence, find creative solutions and to make difficult decisions.
With data and information volumes increasing at unprecedented levels, the ability to interpret, use and harness ‘Big Data’ can become an organisational challenge. The aim of this series is to equip the learner with an understanding of the purpose and practices of interpreting, managing and presenting business data to inform decision making.
The ability to manage projects is a vital skill for all managers. Focussing on the knowledge and skills required to manage projects successfully and overcome problems and challenges, this series supports the learner to evaluate the methods and tools for planning tasks and activities, build stakeholder relationships, manage resources and risk, monitor progress and report on outcomes.
The programmes included in this series are:
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If you want to find out more about CMI Bitesize, get in touch with one of our expert team today.
Bitesize Handbook
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CMI Bitesize offers a truly flexible solution to suit the needs of your organisation. To find out how this can work in practice, take a look at how our valued partners have integrated it into their existing L&D programme.
After you complete your CMI Bitesize programme, you’ll be able to continue on your journey to success through the following ways:
If the learner completes three or more CMI Bitesize programmes, they will be eligible for Foundation Chartered Manager - aligned with the top skills employers told us that they’re looking for, but also setting them on a structured pathway to full Chartered Manager status, which is proven to boost individual pay, business productivity and the wider UK economy. Foundation Chartered Manager
Upon completion of all the CMI Bitesize programmes, the learner can complete a final optional assessment to gain a Level 5 in Management and Leadership, putting them on the road to gaining additional qualifications and Chartered Manager status. CMI Level 5 Qualifications
CMI qualifications offer a range of development opportunities across a choice of levels, aligned to real job roles and the skills that employers need.
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CMI offers a variety of flexible membership solutions, tailored to your needs. Find out more and get involved in the CMI community today.
