Level 6 Diploma in Professional Management and Leadership Practice CMI

Overview

The CMI Level 6 Diploma in Professional Management and Leadership Practice is ideal for practising and aspiring senior managers who want to sharpen their strategic capability and enhance their professional impact. This course develops advanced skills in leadership and organisational performance, helping you lead with confidence in evolving business environments.

Typically completed within 8 to 10 months, this comprehensive course offers knowledge in modern management and leadership practice. It enables you to apply theoretical knowledge directly to workplace challenges, bridging the gap between strategy and delivery.

You’ll develop skills in leading people and teams, shaping organisational culture, managing projects and strategy, and driving innovation and change. The course also explores a range of important management and leadership topics, such as strategic decision-making, team and stakeholder engagement, inclusive practices, and responsible leadership, equipping you with the confidence to lead effectively at a senior level.

A variety of modules allows you to tailor the course to your individual needs and your organisation’s priorities. You can choose the modules that best support your career goals.

Backed by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), this globally recognised qualification equips you with practical tools, fresh insight, and the confidence to lead with purpose—while opening the door to further qualifications.

This course is designed for practising or aspiring senior managers who want to strengthen their leadership capability and strategic influence. It is ideal for individuals responsible for leading teams, managing projects, or preparing to step into higher-level leadership roles. Whether you’re seeking to enhance your current performance, progress your career, or broaden your impact within your organisation, this qualification provides the knowledge and tools to succeed.

Acquiring this qualification offers several crucial advantages, including:

  • Enhancement of proficiency in successful team leadership.
  • Assurance that teams can achieve organisational goals.
  • Strengthening of problem-solving capabilities.
  • Improved skills in effective decision-making.
  • Expansion of knowledge regarding the roles and responsibilities integral to effective team leadership.

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Elite Learning Content: At Edvoro, we are dedicated to enhancing the educational experience by providing comprehensive learning content developed by expert tutors. Our resources include in-depth learning resources with real-world examples, case studies and assessment resources, allowing learners to apply their knowledge effectively in relevant contexts. These learning materials are available in various formats, including organised pathway flipbooks, notes, PDFs, and interactive text content on our learning platform VisionEd.

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Meet The Tutor: Your Personal Tutor is dedicated to enhancing your academic experience. They will assist you in maximising your study potential while providing the encouragement and support necessary throughout your time at Edvoro. You have the flexibility to schedule online meetings with your personal tutor at times that are convenient for you.

Flexible Payment Plan: We offer flexible payment plans tailored just for you, making it easier to manage your tuition fees. Our solutions ensure that financial concerns never hold you back from achieving your academic dreams. Choose a plan that fits your needs and goals!

Earning the CMI Level 6 Diploma in Professional Management and Leadership Practice can significantly advance your career, equipping you for senior management roles and strategic leadership positions across a range of industries. This qualification helps you develop the skills needed to make high-level decisions and lead teams effectively, opening pathways to greater responsibility and influence.

  • Senior Manager, with an estimated average salary of £55,000 per annum.
  • Operations Manager, with an estimated average salary of £50,000 per annum.
  • Department Head, with an estimated average salary of £60,000 per annum.

Chartered Management Institute established over 60 years ago as the British Institute of Management back then; it has developed the UK’s very first diploma in management studies. In the years that followed CMI has consistently been at the forefront of all aspects of management and leadership. Today CMI is the only chartered professional awarding body committed to offering the highest standards in management and leadership excellence. Presently over 100,000 managers use its unique services daily. CMI qualifications aim for managers and leaders at any level, and it remains the only Awarding Body which can award Chartered Manager status – the ultimate management accolade. Employers highly value the qualifications awarded by CMI, and boost your career prospects.

Course Content

The CMI Level 6 Diploma in Professional Management and Leadership Practice is designed for current or aspiring senior managers looking to elevate their management and leadership capabilities. This course equips you with the skills to make effective decisions, lead strategically, and excel at the level of responsibility expected of senior management professionals.

Beyond developing practical management expertise, this qualification supports your ongoing personal and professional growth. You can also explore further advancement through other CMI courses, such as the CMI Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership courses.

CMI graduates achieve remarkable things:

  • 72% agree that their CMI qualification gave them a competitive edge in the job application process.
  • 89% agree they use the skills learnt on their accredited qualification in their current role.
  • 88% agree that the accredited qualification gave them good career prospects.
  • Recent CMI graduates earn a median of 28k compared to just 21k for a typical business studies graduate.
  • Employers highly value the qualifications awarded by CMI, and over 80% of managers agree that a CMI qualification is essential to becoming a professional manager.

  • Established over 60 years ago as the British Institute of Management, the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) has been at the forefront of management and leadership development in the UK.
  • Today, CMI is the only chartered professional awarding body dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in management and leadership. Over 100,000 managers use CMI’s services daily to enhance their skills, achieve professional recognition, and progress in their careers.
  • CMI qualifications are designed for managers and leaders at all levels, providing practical knowledge and skills that employers highly value. It is also the only awarding body to confer Chartered Manager status, the ultimate professional accolade for managers.
  • Earning a CMI qualification can boost your career prospects, demonstrate leadership competence, and achieve recognition as a skilled management professional.
  • Employers highly value the qualifications awarded by the Chartered Management Institute, and over 80% of managers opine that a CMI qualification is essential to becoming a professional manager.
  • Boost employee morale and engagement. According to Engage for Success (2013), about 65% of employees do not trust managers. Compared to other developed countries, the UK has a 6% lower average engagement (Kennexa, 2011).
  • Networking at any of our events around the UK or via our online community, including regional conferences, bespoke webinars and industry speakers.
  • Access to our research and insight content, including Professional Manager magazine, delivered to your door and available online.

This course is strategically designed for practising or aspiring senior managers who want to develop their leadership skills and take the next step in their career.

No formal qualifications are necessary to enrol in this course; however, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Be 19 years of age and over.
  • Have some management experience in the junior, middle or senior level.
  • Possess the ability to complete the Level 6 course.

Our committed admissions advisors are ready to offer personalised advice that aligns with your career aspirations and professional objectives, ensuring that this course effectively supports your growth as a leader.

Assessments include a written assignment of 3000-4000 words for each module, which provides an excellent chance for in-depth learning. There are no exams.

To succeed, you should carefully read the assignment brief and understand the requirements before starting your assignment. This helps improve understanding and encourages personal reflection and growth.

To pass each module, you must meet all the requirements outlined in the assessment criteria and achieve all the learning outcomes.

Completing the CMI Level 6 Diploma in Professional Management and Leadership Practice provides a strong foundation for further career and professional development. Successful learners can:

  • Enhance their professional standing by upgrading their CMI membership, accessing exclusive resources, guidance, and industry recognition.
  • Advance to higher-level qualifications such as the CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Management and Leadership or related courses, preparing for executive-level responsibilities and senior leadership roles.

Course Syllabus

We offer a wide range of units for the CMI Level 6 qualification. Following the specified combination rules, you can select units aligning with your career goals and future development.

Rules of Combination

You must complete a combination to a minimum of 37 credits to achieve this qualification. You must achieve a minimum of 23 credits from Group A and 14 credits from either Group A or Group B.

If you wish to select alternative units, you must submit your request before enrolment so we can confirm the availability of the required learning materials. Please note that Edvoro reserves the right to decline applications where the requested units cannot be supported. Once enrolment is confirmed, unit changes are not permitted.

This unit helps professional managers and leaders understand how an organisation’s context influences management and leadership practices. It explores the values, behaviours, knowledge and skills needed to lead confidently and effectively. Learners reflect on their own practice to develop the capabilities required to achieve organisational goals and manage individuals successfully.

Reference No : 601 (Group A)

Credit : 6 || TQT : 60

This unit helps professional managers and leaders understand how to develop, manage and lead individuals and teams effectively. It explores factors influencing team performance, the role of organisational structures, and classic and contemporary management approaches. Learners develop the skills to lead ethically, fairly, and collaboratively while achieving organisational results.

Reference No : 602 (Group A)

Credit : 6 || TQT : 60

This unit helps professional managers and leaders understand the role of culture in shaping organisational success. It explores how values, behaviours, history, and leadership influence culture and examines approaches to create and sustain cultural change. Learners gain the knowledge and skills to guide cultural development and drive organisational performance effectively.

Reference No : 603 (Group A)

Credit : 5 || TQT : 50

This unit equips professional managers and leaders with the knowledge and skills to manage projects and programmes effectively. It explores the complexities of project and programme management, including stakeholder involvement, resources, risk, cost, quality, and timescales. Learners develop strategies to plan, lead, and deliver successful projects and programmes in diverse organisational contexts.

Reference No : 604 (Group A)

Credit : 9 || TQT : 90

This unit helps professional managers and leaders understand innovation and change in organisational contexts. It explores the reasons for change, including technology and digitalisation, and examines how innovation can create new opportunities and support strategic goals. Learners develop the knowledge, values, and behaviours needed to drive effective innovation and change successfully.

Reference No : 605 (Group A)

Credit : 7 || TQT : 70

This unit helps professional managers and leaders understand how to develop and implement organisational strategy. It explores approaches for creating strategic direction, aligning operational activities, and responding to opportunities or challenges. Learners gain the knowledge and skills to formulate, lead, and manage strategies that achieve organisational goals and deliver successful outcomes.

Reference No : 606 (Group A)

Credit : 6 || TQT : 60

This unit equips professional managers and leaders with the knowledge and skills to manage procurement, purchasing, and contracting effectively. It explores the principles and practices that support ethical, professional, and strategic decision making. Learners gain the ability to apply these principles to meet operational requirements, achieve business objectives, and deliver outcomes within budget.

Reference No : 607 (Group A)

Credit : 6 || TQT : 60

This unit helps professional managers and leaders understand corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability in organisations. It explores ethical and responsible business practices, social and environmental impact, and governance. Learners assess enablers and barriers, evaluate approaches for implementation, and develop strategies to secure ongoing stakeholder engagement and commitment.

Reference No : 608 (Group A)

Credit : 6 || TQT : 60

This unit equips professional managers and leaders with an understanding of quality management and its impact on stakeholder trust, reputation, and organisational performance. It explores factors influencing quality approaches and emphasizes embedding continuous improvement across operations. Learners gain the skills to lead quality initiatives that achieve strategic objectives and drive organisational success.

Reference No : 609 (Group A)

Credit : 7 || TQT : 70

This unit helps professional managers and leaders understand the role and impact of organisational policy. It explores the context, drivers, and stakeholder influence in policy development. Learners gain the knowledge and skills to develop, implement, and evaluate policies effectively, ensuring they guide behaviours, set strategic direction, and achieve organisational objectives.

Reference No : 610 (Group A)

Credit : 6 || TQT : 60

This unit helps professional managers and leaders understand the role and impact of knowledge management in organisations. It explores strategic, human, and cultural dimensions of managing knowledge and its effect on productivity, competitive advantage, and employee development. Learners develop the skills to create and implement strategies that drive effective knowledge management.

Reference No : 611 (Group A)

Credit : 7 || TQT : 70

This unit helps professional managers and leaders understand the role of coaching in developing individuals and teams. It explores the benefits, types, and application of coaching, and the skills, techniques, and approaches needed to support, motivate, and empower others. Learners reflect on their coaching abilities and apply these skills in practice to enhance organisational performance.

Reference No : 612 (Group A)

Credit : 7 || TQT : 70

This unit equips professional managers and leaders with the knowledge and skills to lead equality, diversity, and inclusion effectively. It explores legal and regulatory frameworks, organisational context, and the importance of creating an open and inclusive environment. Learners develop the ability to lead with confidence, valuing individuals and fostering constructive dialogue across teams.

Reference No : 613 (Group A)

Credit : 7 || TQT : 70

This unit helps professional managers and leaders understand ethical decision making in organisational contexts. It explores value-based judgements, legal and regulatory considerations, stakeholder impact, and decision-making under pressure. Learners develop the skills to make ethical decisions thoughtfully, balancing complex issues and organisational responsibilities while maintaining integrity and professionalism.

Reference No : 614 (Group A)

Credit : 6 || TQT : 60

This unit helps professional managers and leaders understand the importance of stakeholder relationships for organisational success. It explores different types of stakeholders, the value of these relationships, and frameworks for stakeholder management. Learners develop the skills to build, maintain, and manage stakeholder relationships effectively, overcoming challenges to achieve sustainable outcomes.

Reference No : 509 (Group B)

Credit : 4 || TQT : 40

This unit equips professional managers and leaders with the knowledge and skills to manage business risks effectively. It explores the scope and purpose of risk management, types of business risks, governance, and practical approaches. Learners develop the ability to identify, assess, and implement strategies to manage risks and optimise organisational outcomes.

Reference No : 518 (Group B)

Credit : 6 || TQT : 60

This unit helps professional managers and leaders understand how to deliver an exceptional customer experience. It explores the principles of customer experience management, the customer journey, and the key features of a customer-focused culture. Learners develop the skills to manage and improve customer interactions, enhancing satisfaction and contributing to organisational success.

Reference No : 522 (Group B)

Credit : 5 || TQT : 50

This unit helps professional managers and leaders understand the value of reflective practice in personal and professional development. It explores how analysing performance, decisions, and leadership behaviours supports continuous improvement. Learners develop the skills to apply reflection effectively, identify development opportunities, and enhance their knowledge, skills, and behaviours in the workplace.

Reference No : 525 (Group B)

Credit : 5 || TQT : 50

Course Delivery

At Edvoro, we prioritise flexible and effective course delivery to accommodate a variety of learning styles and schedules. Our courses are designed for self-paced learning, allowing you to progress at your convenience. Our cutting-edge platform, VisionEd, features a user-friendly interface, making navigation seamless and enhancing your overall learning experience. Each course includes high-quality learning content, comprehensive resources, assessment resources and real-world case studies to ensure the practical application of knowledge.

Our team of dedicated expert tutors provides personalised support and constructive assessment feedback, helping you maximise your learning outcomes. You can schedule individual online sessions with your tutor, ensuring that the guidance you receive is tailored to meet your specific needs. With resources accessible on multiple devices, you can engage with your studies anytime and anywhere. At Edvoro, we are committed to delivering a transformative educational experience that supports your journey toward professional success.

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At Edvoro, we believe that every educational journey deserves unwavering support, and we're here to provide just that! Our dedicated support team serves as a crucial bridge between our talented tutors and eager learners. When you submit a request through our Support Desk Portal, chat, email or a call—whether you're seeking support, feedback on an assignment, or any academic assistance—you can rest assured that it will be swiftly assigned to the most suitable tutor. As soon as your tutor responds, the feedback becomes available to you instantly through the portal. This seamless and organised support system guarantees you receive the help you need promptly, making your learning experience smooth and efficient.

What sets Edvoro apart is our dedicated support team and the high-quality learning materials developed by expert tutors. We offer a range of resources, including well-structured pathway books, comprehensive lecture notes, and assessment tools designed to help you apply your knowledge effectively in real-world contexts. We also prioritise flexibility in your study experience; all materials are available in multiple formats, FlipBook, PDF, PowerPoint, and Interactive Text Content, through our online learning platform, VisionEd. This versatility allows you to engage with the content in the way that best fits your study style and schedule.

With expert-developed resources, flexible learning options, and a dedicated support system, Edvoro is committed to delivering an extraordinary online learning experience that blends flexibility, top-notch quality, and personalised guidance.

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