Developing Managers

Leadership and Management Development

Progression through the management structure presents new challenges at every level and the CMI suite of qualifications offers organisations development opportunities for all their managers, from supervisors and team leaders to middle and senior management. The College has considerable experience of ‘bespoking’ and delivering CMI programmes to meet the specific needs of a range of clients, including large and small-medium sized co-operatives, Mutuals and NHS Foundation Trusts.

Learning takes place through attendance at workshops and the assessment is workbook and assignment based so there are no external examinations. The assessors are all fully qualified professionals in their field and act as learner mentors after the date of the workshop so that learners feel as though they are getting a full learning experience.
We also offer a range of short courses which help to enhance specific skills whilst incorporating the Co-operative ethos. These courses are delivered as in-house partnership programmes where the workshops are delivered locally and tailored to meet your specific needs. The programme includes a range of courses to meet the needs of managers at every stage of their career development.
Whether you’re looking to initiate new leaders into their first management role or to consolidate the skills of senior managers we have a course to suit, and every course embodies our commitment to demonstrate how co-operative values and principles can be put into practice for the benefit of learners and their organisations.

Please click on the qualification links below for further information about what we offer

Co-operative College CMI Level 3 Diploma in First Line Management

Co-operative College CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management & Leadership

Co-operative College CMI Level 3 Diploma in First Line Mangement

The Level 3 qualifications in First Line Management have been developed specifically for supervisors and first line managers who have operational responsibility for a defined area of activity. It enables junior manages to learn and develop their communication and motivational skills in order to help improve their operational efficiency.
There are three different levels within this qualification and it is progressive so if you choose the award, then you can easily progress upwards to work towards the Certificate and then the Diploma. The 3 different levels within this qualification framework are:

3A1 CMI Level 3 award in first Line Management (QCF)
3C1 CMI Level 3 Certificate in First Line Management (QCF)
3D1 CMI Level 3 Diploma in First Line Management (QCF)

Each level is composed of units from the CMI framework that have been given the co-operative edge by infusing them with the co-operative values and principles so that they fit in with all aspects of your business. The units that are included in this qualification are:

• Personal development as a first line manager
• Resource planning
• Meeting stakeholder needs
• Developing Individuals and teams
• Recruitment and selection
• Maintaining quality standards
• Improving team performance
• Management communication
• Being a leader
• Introduction to First Line Management
• Corporate social responsibility
• Managing stakeholder expectations (Diploma level only)
• Introducing organisational culture, values and behaviour (Diploma level only)
• Managing team dynamics (Diploma level only)
• Management report writing (Diploma level only)
• Management and leadership influencing skills (Diploma level only)
• Managing equality and diversity (Diploma level only)

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Co-operative College CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership

The Level 5 qualifications in Management and Leadership are designed for practising middle managers who wish to develop their core management skills and practices, or for people wanting to progress upwards towards senior management roles. These qualifications focus on the personal development of the individual learner’s management capabilities and competencies to enable them to be more efficient and confident in their management role.

There are three different levels within this qualification and it is progressive so if you choose the award, then you can easily progress upwards to work towards the Certificate and then the Diploma. The 3 different levels within this qualification framework are:

5A1 CMI Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership
5C1 CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership
5D1 CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership

Each level is composed of units from the CMI framework that have been given the co-operative edge by infusing them with the co-operative values and principles so that they fit in with all aspects of your business. The units that are included in this qualification are:

• Personal development as a manager and leader
• Information based decision making
• Performance management
• Resource management
• Meeting stakeholder and quality needs
• Conducting a management project
• Financial Control
• Marketing planning
• Project developing and control
• Human resource development
• Managing recruitment and selection
• Being a leader
• Leadership practice
• Introduction to Management and Leadership
• Operational risk management
• Organisational corporate social responsibility
• Ethical organisational management
• Managing the change process
• Leading equality and diversity
• Managerial networks
• Managing ideas and innovation
• Managerial decision making

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To see all unit details please visit the CMI website: www.managers.org.uk

We also offer a range of Short Courses

If you require any further information on any of the qualifications or short courses the please contact Angela Colebrook, Customer Relationship Manager on 0161 246 2951 or email learning@co-op.ac.uk