Our Partnership with the Chartered Management Institute
As an approved CMI centre, In Professional Development’s partnership with the CMI has grown from strength to strength over the last 4 years, allowing us to create and deliver a wide portfolio of courses that lead to recognised qualifications. The mission of transforming managers into leaders lies at the core of In Professional Development and is one of the many reasons the partnership with CMI is so significant. Our courses are designed to strengthen the delegates mindset and skill set, providing them with the practical tools and strategies for implementation within their organisation.
Please click on any of the links below to find out more about the CMI qualifications that we offer at In Professional Development.
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The Qualification
This qualification is aimed at practising or aspiring managers and leaders who are typically accountable to a senior manager or business owner. The primary role of a practising or aspiring manager and leader is to lead and manage individuals and teams to deliver aims and objectives in line with organisational strategy.
This qualification will:
- Allow you to develop the skills needed to lead and manage individuals and teams.
- Provide you with a broader knowledge of skills to help you be more effective in specific management areas.
The Assessment
Delegates will be required to complete one 3000 – 4000 word assignment that requires taught theory to be applied to the organisational context.
As part of opting to complete the qualification you will be registered with the CMI and be given access to a wealth of online learning resources through their Management Direct website. You will also be given free and unlimited access to post-classroom tutorials. These are organised monthly and run by CMI qualified tutors to help guide learners through the assignment writing phase.
For more information on our CMI qualifications, please see our FAQs.
Students with disabilities and/or particular learning needs should discuss assessments with the Course Leader to ensure they are able to fully engage with all assessment within the course.
Courses leading towards the CMI Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership
The Role of the Strategic Executive Assistant - CMI Level 5
Developing Confidence as a Leader - CMI Level 5
The Qualification
This qualification is designed for practising middle managers and leaders who are typically accountable to a senior manager or business owner.
This qualification will:
- Enable you to understand the business case for equality, diversity and inclusion and the role of managers creating inclusive cultures.
The Assessment
Delegates will be required to complete one 3500 – 4000 word assignment that requires taught theory to be applied to the organisational context.
As part of opting to complete the qualification you will be registered with the CMI and be given access to a wealth of online learning resources through their Management Direct website. You will also be given free and unlimited access to post-classroom tutorials. These are organised monthly and run by CMI qualified tutors to help guide learners through the assignment writing phase.
For more information on our CMI qualifications, please see our FAQs.
Students with disabilities and/or particular learning needs should discuss assessments with the Course Leader to ensure they are able to fully engage with all assessment within the course.
Courses leading towards the CMI Level 5 Award in Managing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Qualification
This qualification is designed for individuals wishing to develop strategic management and leadership practice who will have the knowledge, skills and behaviours to drive business activities in a senior, regional, specialist, director or CEO management and leadership role. This qualification requires senior and aspiring senior leaders to build on their skills in strategic management and leadership and to focus on the requirements of inter-organisational strategy.
This qualification will:
- Help you to develop the professionalism to deliver impact and behave ethically.
- Enable you to demonstrate a commitment to continual learning and development.
The Assessment
Delegates will be required to complete one 3500 - 4500 word written assignment that requires taught theory to be applied to the strategic organisational context.
As part of opting to complete the qualification you will be registered with the CMI and be given access to a wealth of online learning resources through their Management Direct website. You will also be given free and unlimited access to post-classroom tutorials. These are organised monthly and run by CMI qualified tutors to help guide learners through the assignment writing phase.
For more information on our CMI qualifications, please see our FAQs.
Students with disabilities and/or particular learning needs should discuss assessments with the Course Leader to ensure they are able to fully engage with all assessment within the course.
Courses leading towards the CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice
Strategic Decision Making for Leaders - CMI Level 7
Strategic Approaches to Environmental, Social and Governance Programme - CMI Level 7
The Resilient Leader Programme - CMI Level 7
Inclusive Leadership Programme - CMI Level 7
Women in Leadership Programme - CMI Level 7
Leading Strategic Change Programme - CMI Level 7
Leading Culture Change Programme - CMI Level 7
Leading Neurodiversity in the Workplace - CMI Level 7
Effective Leadership Through Emotional Intelligence - CMI Level 7
The Qualification
This qualification is designed for senior leaders who wish to understand the impact of mental health and wellbeing on organisational performance. Leaders will critically assess the complexities of managing wellbeing and will appraise contemporary approaches for the creation of healthy work systems.
The Assessment
Delegates will be required to complete one assignment (between 3500 – 4000 words) that requires taught theory to be applied to the strategic organisational context, with a focus on strategic approaches to wellbeing and resilience.
As part of opting to complete the qualification you will be registered with the CMI and be given access to a wealth of online learning resources through their Management Direct website. You will also be given free and unlimited access to post-classroom tutorials. These are organised monthly and run by CMI qualified tutors to help guide learners through the assignment writing phase.
For more information on our CMI qualifications, please see our FAQs.
Students with disabilities and/or particular learning needs should discuss assessments with the Course Leader to ensure they are able to fully engage with all assessment within the course.
Courses leading towards the CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Approaches to Health and Wellbeing
Strategic Approaches to Wellbeing and Resilience Programme - CMI Level 7
The Qualification
This qualification is ideal for senior leaders who wish to develop an in-depth understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion at a strategic level.
This qualification will:
- Provide you with the opportunity to critically assess your organisation to remove structural inequality both within an organisational and a social context.
- Allow you to develop an understanding of approaches to comply with legal and good practice around the influence of equality, diversity and inclusion within your organisation
- Give you the opportunity to develop strategic priorities for equality, diversity and inclusion.
The Assessment
Delegates will be required to complete one assignment (between 3500 – 4000 words) that requires taught theory to be applied to the strategic organisational context, with a focus on strategic approaches to equality, diversity and inclusion.
As part of opting to complete the qualification you will be registered with the CMI and be given access to a wealth of online learning resources through their Management Direct website. You will also be given free and unlimited access to post-classroom tutorials. These are organised monthly and run by CMI qualified tutors to help guide learners through the assignment writing phase.
For more information on our CMI qualifications, please see our FAQs.
Students with disabilities and/or particular learning needs should discuss assessments with the Course Leader to ensure they are able to fully engage with all assessment within the course.
Courses leading towards the CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Approaches to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Strategic Approaches to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - CMI Level 7
The Qualification
This qualification is ideal for practising middle managers and leaders at operations, division, departmental or specialist level, who are typically accountable to a senior manager or business owner.
This qualification will:
- Enable you to develop the skills needed to lead and manage individual teams.
- Provides you with a broader knowledge of skills to help you be more effective in specific management areas.
The Assessment
Delegates will be required to complete two 3500 - 4500 word written assignments that require taught theory to be applied to the organisational context.
As part of opting to complete the qualification you will be registered with the CMI and be given access to a wealth of online learning resources through their Management Direct website. You will also be given free and unlimited access to post-classroom tutorials. These are organised monthly and run by CMI qualified tutors to help guide learners through the assignment writing phase.
For more information on our CMI qualifications, please see our FAQs.
Students with disabilities and/or particular learning needs should discuss assessments with the Course Leader to ensure they are able to fully engage with all assessment within the course.
Courses leading towards the Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership
Leadership and Management Course - CMI Level 5
Sales Leadership and Management Programme - CMI Level 5
General Practice Manager Development Programme - CMI Level 5
The Qualification
This qualification is ideal for senior leaders, directors or CEOs wishing to develop strategic management and leadership practice who will have knowledge, skills and behaviours to drive business activities.
This qualification will:
- Allow you to develop the professionalism to deliver impact and behave ethically.
- Enable you to demonstrate a commitment to continual learning and development.
- Provide your organisation with the skills and behaviours to drive core business activities.
- Allow you to build on your strategic management and leadership skills to focus on the requirements of embedding your organisation’s strategy.
The Assessment
Delegates will be required to complete two 3500 - 4500 word written assignments that require taught theory to be applied to the organisational context.
As part of opting to complete the qualification you will be registered with the CMI and be given access to a wealth of online learning resources through their Management Direct website. You will also be given free and unlimited access to post-classroom tutorials. These are organised monthly and run by CMI qualified tutors to help guide learners through the assignment writing phase.
For more information on our CMI qualifications, please see our FAQs.
Students with disabilities and/or particular learning needs should discuss assessments with the Course Leader to ensure they are able to fully engage with all assessment within the course.
Courses leading towards the Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice
Senior Leadership Programme - CMI Level 7
Senior General Practice Leadership Programme - CMI Level 7
Advanced Sales Leadership Course - CMI Level 7
The Qualification
This qualification is designed for managers and leaders who have the authority and responsibility for developing and implementing a coaching and mentoring strategy across the organisation.
This qualification will:
- Allow you to develop your core coaching and mentoring skills.
- Require you to build on your strategic management and leadership skills and to focus on the requirements of embedding these skills into an organisation’s strategy.
The Assessment
Delegates will be required to complete two 3000 - 3500 word written assignments. Each assignment requires taught theory to be applied to the organisational context.
As part of opting to complete the qualification you will be registered with the CMI and be given access to a wealth of online learning resources through their Management Direct website. You will also be given free and unlimited access to post-classroom tutorials. These are organised monthly and run by CMI qualified tutors to help guide learners through the assignment writing phase.
For more information on our CMI qualifications, please see our FAQs.
Students with disabilities and/or particular learning needs should discuss assessments with the Course Leader to ensure they are able to fully engage with all assessment within the course.
Courses leading towards the Level 7 Certificate in Leadership Coaching and Mentoring
Leadership Coaching and Mentoring Development Programme - CMI Level 7
What is the Qualification?
The CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership is designed for directors and senior managers who have the authority and personal inspiration to translate organisational strategy into effective performance.
This qualification requires senior and aspiring senior leaders to build on their skills in strategic management and leadership and to focus on the requirements of inter-organisational strategy. You will be required to take the theory, thought leadership and research discussed on the programme, and implement it in your professional life by focusing on your own leadership development, and positively challenging organisational strategy.
How to achieve the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership
You are required to complete two 3,500 – 4,000-word written assignments that require taught theory to be applied to the organisational context. We have several pre-made programmes for you to achieve this:
- Senior Leadership Programme
- Advanced Sales Leadership Course
- Senior General Practice Manager Programme
- The Advanced Management Accelerator Programme
- Organisational Development and Design Course - CMI Level 7
It is also possible to create a more personalised Programme. Here at InPD we offer a selection of Award qualifications with one assignment. A combination of two of these programmes would equal a CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership. You are required to select two programmes with different assignments.
Our Testimonials
Very professional and relaxed which demonstrates mastery in their respective fields.
Olga Howard
UCB, Content and Advocacy Lead
CMI L5 Coaching and Mentoring
The course has been truly excellent!
I have taken so much away from the whole experience. I’m very excited to try out some of the new techniques I have learnt. There was excellent energy in the room and this made the time on the course even more enjoyable.
Chrissy Hardy
South Tyneside Council, Public Health Practitioner
Advanced Management Programme
The tutors were very knowledgeable and were able to contextualise the course to each delegate’s business.
Charlotte Ashdown
Iceland Foods, Head of HR
Mini MBA
The Agile Leadership programme exceeded all of my expectations. The fact that it was a smaller cohort than other courses I’d been on meant that we could really get into the theory and practical activities as a group. I felt the group size was perfect as it provided the course with a very personal feel. The tutor was highly enthusiastic, friendly and knowledgeable. He ensured that the whole learning experience was pleasurable.
Joshua Toll
Royal Wootton Basset, Community Project Officer
Agile Leadership Programme