Sustainability Principles for First Line Managers (Level 3)
610/5528/1 | 610/5529/3 | 610/5530/X

Sustainability management awareness is vital for supervisors and team leaders as it empowers them to make informed decisions that support both environmental responsibility and business success. By fostering an understanding of sustainable practices within their teams, leaders can drive efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure resources are used effectively.
These qualifications are designed to support practising or aspiring team leaders or supervisors, responsible for a team and/or daily activities in their area of responsibility. Through these qualifications, they will develop an awareness of sustainability practices in the organisation and how this impacts their day to day activities. They will also gain an understanding of their role in supporting the organisation meet sustainability objectives through ethical management and leadership.
This qualification is aligned to CMI Professional Standards.

Qualification Title | Award | Certificate | Diploma |
---|---|---|---|
CMI Code | 3A45 | 3C45 | 3D45 |
Qualification Number (QN) | 610/5528/1 | 610/5529/3 | 610/5530/X |
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) | 40 | 80 | 160 |
Total Qualification Time (TQT) | 100 | 200 | 400 |
Credits | 10 | 20 | 40 |
Accreditation status | Live | Live | Live |
Qualification Units
Our qualifications are broken down into units and relevant topics aligned to the level and qualification. The units in this CMI Level 3 Sustainability Principles for First Line Managers qualification are:
- Introduction to Sustainability
- Implementing Operational Sustainability Practices
- Ethical Management and Leadership for Sustainability Practice
- Undertaking a Sustainability Project
Qualification Benefits
Individual
- Develop an awareness of sustainability management in daily activities
- Develop the skills required for this level of responsibility
Organisational
- Drive sustainability activities in a day to day supervisory role
- Develops sustainability management capability to help your organisation thrive and implement sustainability practices throughout the organisation
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