CMI Management and Leadership Level 4
QN: 600/9450/3 | 600/9451/5 | 601/0100/3
The CMI Level 4 Management & Leadership qualification is designed for practising or aspiring middle managers who want to strengthen their ability to lead people, manage resources, and drive operational performance. It bridges the gap between first‑line management and senior leadership, giving learners the confidence and capability to take on broader responsibility and contribute more strategically to organisational success.
Qualification Type
Study at your own pace, with 24/7 access to all of our expertly created learning materials. This includes recordings of taught sessions and a vast library of relevant articles and studies through our online learning platform and through CMI Direct.
Throughout your learning journey you will have access to an expert Management & Leadership Tutor who will provide support through coaching sessions, additional lessons and assignment feedback.
Each unit, or part, of the qualification is assessed with a written submission known as an assignment. We support our learners to complete these with confidence.
You have three options, built around what you need:
Award - 1 unit. This is a thorough introduction to Management & Leadership at a more senior level, ideal for those who want results and outcomes fast. This route will take about 1 month to complete
Certificate - 2 units. Further development of the introduction in the Award. This is ideal for those who want a broader understanding and basis of the topic. This route will take about 3 months to complete
Diploma - 6 units. This level of content and learning allows you to develop comprehensive expertise and knowledge of the subject area. Perfect for those who want to know as many aspects as possible for application in the workplace. This route will take 6-9 months to complete
Units and Assessments
Award
Unit 4001V1 - Managerial Styles and Behaviours
Certificate
Unit 4001V1 - Managerial Styles and Behaviours
Unit 4004V1 - Understanding Team Dynamics
Diploma
Unit 4001V1 - Managerial Styles and Behaviours
Unit 4002V1 - Managing Stakeholders’ expectations
Unit 4003V1 - Understanding Organisation culture, values and behaviour
Unit 4004V1 - Understanding Team Dynamics
Unit 5001V1 - Personal development as a manager and leader
Unit 5014V1 - Introduction to management coaching and mentoring
More information can be found here
Qualification benefits & Progression
Completing the CMI Level 4 Management & Leadership qualification provides you with a powerful blend of professional credibility, practical capability, and personal growth. It’s designed to strengthen the confidence and competence of those stepping into, or already working within, senior management positions and is suitable for all industries.
As with all our qualifications, once complete you will have a nationally recognised qualification to update your CV with.
Next steps could include the CMI L5 Management qualification or CMI L5 Project Management qualification.
CMI Membership
Regardless of the level of qualification that you enrol on, you will have full and free access to CMI Direct as an Affiliate Member whilst studying with us. Read more here
Once the qualification is complete, you may wish to explore gaining CMI accreditation to further bolster your managerial acumen.
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This qualification, designed for practising or aspiring middle managers, helps to grow professional management skills including decision-making, managing team dynamics and delegation capability.
