CMI Level 6 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Professional Management and Leadership Practice

Develop the Skills and Credibility to Lead at a Senior Level

The CMI Level 6 qualifications in Professional Management and Leadership Practice are designed for practising and aspiring senior managers who want to increase their impact, strengthen their professional credibility and prepare for greater leadership responsibility.

Equivalent in level to the final year of an undergraduate degree, the programme helps you turn management theory into practical improvements within your organisation.

You will develop the confidence and capability to:

  • Lead people and teams more effectively

  • Make stronger strategic and operational decisions

  • Manage complex projects, services and organisational priorities

  • Lead innovation and change

  • Improve performance and deliver measurable results

  • Build an inclusive, ethical and sustainable working culture

  • Demonstrate your readiness for promotion or wider responsibility

  • Gain formal recognition from the Chartered Management Institute

Your learning is applied directly to your own professional context, enabling you to address genuine workplace priorities while working towards your qualification.

Choose the Qualification That Matches Your Ambitions

CMI Level 6 Award

The Award provides focused development in a specific area of senior management and leadership. It is ideal if you want to address a particular development need, strengthen your expertise or gain a recognised qualification within a shorter period.

Minimum Guided Learning Hours: 15
Minimum Total Qualification Time: 50 hours

CMI Level 6 Certificate

The Certificate offers broader development across selected areas of management and leadership. It is suitable if you want a substantial professional qualification without undertaking the full Diploma.

Minimum Guided Learning Hours: 34
Minimum Total Qualification Time: 130 hours

CMI Level 6 Diploma

The Diploma is the most comprehensive option. It is designed for managers who want to develop a wider range of senior leadership capabilities and gain a substantial qualification that supports long-term career progression.

Minimum Guided Learning Hours: 118
Minimum Total Qualification Time: 370 hours

Not sure which route is right for you? We will review your experience, responsibilities and career objectives before recommending the most appropriate option.

Tailored to Your Role and Career Goals

Your programme can be tailored around the areas that will add the greatest value to your role and organisation.

Available topics include:

  • Professional management and leadership practice

  • Leading individuals and teams

  • Organisational culture

  • Strategic programme and project management

  • Innovation and change

  • Strategy development and implementation

  • Quality and risk management

  • Coaching skills for leaders

  • Equality, diversity and inclusion

  • Ethical decision-making

  • Sustainability and corporate social responsibility

  • Stakeholder and customer relationships

  • Reflective practice and professional development

We will help you select an approved combination of units that meets CMI’s requirements while supporting your professional development priorities.

Who Is the Programme For?

This programme is suitable for practising or aspiring:

  • Senior managers

  • Regional managers

  • Heads of department or function

  • Project and programme managers

  • Specialist managers

  • Operations managers

  • Directors

It is particularly valuable if you want to progress into a more senior position, strengthen your performance in your current role or demonstrate your leadership capability through a professionally recognised qualification.

Applicants should have sufficient management or professional experience to apply their learning within an organisational context.

Why Study with Next Level Impact?

Next Level Impact is a devolved Chartered Management Institute Centre. This enables us to provide a responsive, personal and professionally focused learning experience from enrolment through to completion.

Dedicated One-to-One Support

You will work directly with a professionally qualified tutor and assessor who will understand your role, objectives and development needs.

Personalised Programme

We help you select the qualification and units that best reflect your responsibilities and ambitions. Your learning is relevant to your career rather than based on a standard, one-size-fits-all pathway.

Flexible Study

You can begin at a time that suits you and study around your professional and personal commitments. There are no fixed weekly classes that you must attend.

Practical, Work-Based Learning

Your assignments enable you to explore real challenges and opportunities within your organisation. This means your learning can create value in the workplace before you have even completed the qualification.

Clear Assessment Guidance

You will receive comprehensive learning materials, clear assessment guidance and constructive feedback throughout the programme.

Support from Experienced Professionals

Our support is provided by experienced management and leadership professionals who understand how the concepts you study apply within real organisations.

CMI Recognition

You will gain a recognised Level 6 qualification from the Chartered Management Institute and receive CMI student membership during your programme.

Continued Professional Development

We can support your progression beyond the qualification, including further CMI study and other appropriate professional development routes.

Flexible Online Delivery

The programme is delivered through supported online learning and individual guidance.

You will receive:

  • Access to comprehensive learning materials

  • A dedicated tutor and assessor

  • One-to-one guidance throughout the programme

  • Constructive feedback on your assignments

  • Support applying theory to your workplace

  • The flexibility to progress at a manageable pace

This approach enables you to continue meeting your professional and personal commitments while developing your senior leadership capability.

Practical Assessment – No Examinations

There are no examinations.

Assessment is completed through practical, work-based written assignments relating to your management and leadership role. Your dedicated assessor will help you understand the requirements and provide constructive feedback throughout the programme.

Programme Fees

Normal Fees

CMI Level 6 Award: £1,295
CMI Level 6 Certificate: £2,195
CMI Level 6 Diploma: £3,195

This Month’s Special Offer

CMI Level 6 Award: £495
CMI Level 6 Certificate: £745
CMI Level 6 Diploma: £1,695

Payment plans are available on request.

Take the Next Step

Enquire today to secure this month’s special offer.

We will review your experience and career objectives, answer your questions and help you choose the Award, Certificate or Diploma that will provide the greatest professional benefit.