Qualifications in Management (level 5)

The Award in Management is a concise qualification aimed at developing basic middle management skills and knowledge. The mandatory unit, ‘Understanding the management role’, examines organisational structure and function, the roles and responsibilities of middle managers and the effect of communication and interpersonal skills on managerial performance.

The Certificate in Management builds and broadens on the areas covered in the Award. Here, ‘managing improvement’ is explored, both in terms of organisational and personal improvement. ‘Developing the reflective manager’ concentrates on the analysis of personal strengths and weakness and how to work through problems using creative techniques. The crucial skill of ‘making a financial case’ is also explored.

The Diploma in Management develops a comprehensive range of basic middle management skills, assisting participants in gaining the knowledge required at this level. All participants are able to choose from a range of optional units to build their qualification; this high level of flexibility allows individuals or their employers to custom build a qualification that focuses on the key areas most relevant to their role, industry or organisation.

COURSE at a glance
Course structure	Award: Minimum 10 credits (1 mandatory unit) Minimum 45 hours Certificate: Minimum 30 credits (4 mandatory units) Minimum 140 hours Diploma: Minimum 45 credits (6 mandatory units) Minimum 210 hours
Course structure	Award: 9 months Certificate: 18 months Diploma: 2 years
Assessment method	Award: Work based assignment Certificate: Work-based assignment, plus improvement management report Diploma: Work-based assignment, improvement report, plus innovation report
Teaching methods available	Blended learning – a mix of workshops, tutorials and learning materials to complete at home or work
Cost to complete	Dependant upon teaching methods chosen
Our pass rates	We are so confident in our teaching abilities, that we provide a pass guarantee!

Qualifications in Management (level 5)

Ref	Unit Title	CV*	Mandatory
M4.01	Understanding the management role	4	A C D
M4.02	Developing management skills	4	C D
M5.01	Developing the reflective manager	4	C D
M5.02	Managing improvement	3	C D
M5.03	Making a financial case	3	D
M5.04	Developing the manager as a critical thinker	4	D
M5.05	Leading innovation and change	5
M5.06	Becoming an effective leader	5
M5.07	Managing individual development	4
M5.08	Managing stress and conflict in the organisation	3
M5.09	Communication in management	4
M5.10	Understanding the organisational environment	5
M5.11	Understanding organisational culture and ethics	3
M5.12	Managing customer relations	3
M5.13	Managing for efficiency and effectiveness	4
M5.14	Understanding financial management	2
M5.15	Managing projects in the organisation	4
M5.16	Managing a healthy and safe environment	2
M5.17	Managing resources	4
M5.18	Managing information	4
M5.19	Managing meetings	3
M5.20	Managing recruitment	5
M5.21	Managing marketing	3
M5.22	Conducting work analysis	2
M5.23	Analysing and interpreting statistics to inform management decisions	2
M5.24	Conducting operations research	2
M5.25	Analysing and presenting data to inform management decisions	2
M5.26	Managing facilities	2
M5.27	Making professional presentations	2
M5.28	Leading teams	4
* Credit value Candidates must complete the associated mandatory units for their qualification, marked A = Award, C =Certificate and D = Diploma, then choose from the remaining units to make up the required minimum credit value – check with your centre for further advice.