Management - Combined (Level 3)

QN: 601/3779/4

The CMI Level 3 Diploma in Management, is a combined qualification that is made up of both knowledge and competence units.

This qualification is for supervisors and first-line managers and has been designed to support the development of knowledge and competence in managing individuals and teams. Including developing skills in working with others, managing yourself, and coordinating the work of your team. Achievement of the qualification confirms competence in an occupational role to the standards required.

This is a vocational qualification that has been developed in collaboration with employers and is based directly on the National Occupational Standards. This ensures learners are gaining the kind of skills that employers are looking for.

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Qualification Type Diploma
CMI Code 3D27V2
Qualification Number (QN) 601/3779/4
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 284
Total Qualification Time (TQT) 550
Credits 55
Accreditation status Live

Typical Units

Our qualifications are broken down into units and relevant topics, aligned to the level and qualification. Typical units for the Level 3 Combined Management qualification are:

  • Manage Personal And Professional Development
  • Manage Team Performance
  • Principles of Leadership and Management
  • Principles of People Management
  • Principles of Business

Qualification Benefits

For learners

  • Support the development of knowledge and competence in managing individuals and teams

Develop key skills in:

  • Working with others
  • Managing yourself
  • Co-ordinating the work of others

For organisations

  • Ensuring teams meet organisational objectives
  • Provides a fully comprehensive bank of the skills and knowledge required to be a manager as part of an organisation
  • Develop the ability to apply your learning in the context of another organisation or industry sector

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Supporting Resources

Completing a CMI qualification offers you more than just academic standing, alongside your qualification you have access to CMI Membership and Support for the duration of your study. This includes access to digital learning resources through ManagementDirect, our Careers Development Centre (CDC) and much more. We’ve pulled together all the key additional learning resources together for your studies.

Ready to start learning? Find an Approved CMI Centre near you today.

Partners and Centres

CMI is here to help your business grow, together increasing the number and standard of professionally qualified managers.

As the only Chartered Awarding Organisation of Management and Leadership qualifications, we offer you a respected and recognised brand, with a portfolio of high quality, internationally recognised, research-led, future-ready qualifications, programmes and endorsement.

As a CMI Centre or Training Provider, you have access to additional qualification resources to assist with the assessments of the qualifications for your Learners through MyCMI. Here, you'll be able to access assignment briefs, assessment booklets, and marking sheets among other important resources.

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