What does the Chartered Management Institute do? What is a CMI Qualification?

As an official, accredited study centre for the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), MMC has been delivering qualifications to current middle/senior level and experienced managers & future leaders for many years.

CMI has 100k active learners worldwide!

The purpose of this blog post is to provide you with more information about the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Contents:

  • What is a CMI qualification?
  • What are the CMI Levels?
  • How long does it take to study for a CMI qualification?
  • What is a Chartered Manager?
  • How do I gain Chartered Manager status?
  • Is CMI a recognised qualification?
  • Can I put CMI after my name?
  • Where can I study for CMI?

What is a CMI qualification?

Chartered Management Institute qualifications deliver a professional pathway for learners, whether starting out in their career or looking to upskill and develop management skills.

Proven to boost earning potential and designed in collaboration with employers, learning can be applied straight to the workplace, improving productivity and creating conscious leaders.

Across a choice of levels depending on which stage of your career you are currently at, the CMI qualifications offer a range of development opportunities, aligned to real job roles and the skills that employers need.

Not only proven to improve performance, they’re designed to provide a clear pathway for progression towards the ultimate Management and Leadership achievement, Chartered Manager status.

The flexible assessment process allows providers to deliver CMI qualifications in a variety of ways, this being online, in-person or blended.

What are the CMI Levels?

CMI offers a range of qualifications for Managers at all stages of their career. Whether first-line manager or CEO, there is a qualification for you.

The level of qualifications runs through 2 – 7. See below for a breakdown of these in terms of career level to see which would be best suited for you below:

Levels 2-3

Designed for aspiring, supervisory or first-line managers.

Levels 2 and 3 offer a broad range of knowledge, ranging from team leading to project and resource management.

Levels 4-5

For mid-managers, Levels 4 and 5 are more appropriate as they focus on developing core management skills such as managing resources, recruitment and information management.

Levels 6-7

Levels 6 and 7 are developed for senior managers who have the responsibility to translate organisational strategy into effective performance.

How long does it take to study for a CMI qualification?

CMI qualifications come in three different sizes, depending on how in-depth the qualification is and how long it will take you to complete it. These are:

  • Award qualification – 1-2 months (5 – 10 credits)
  • Certificate – 4 – 6 months (13 to 20 credits)
  • Diploma – 12 – 18 (30+ credits)

After completion of the shorter qualifications such as the Award or Certificate, you have the option of returning to study at a later date to top up credits to gain the full Diploma.

What is a Chartered Manager?

Receiving Chartered Manager status is currently the highest status that can be achieved in the management and leadership profession.

Chartered status recognises managers with exceptional management and leadership skills and commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD), demonstrating to employers and peers the value of a professional approach that delivers measurable impact.

Chartered Managers make an essential economic contribution to the UK economy and businesses. In uncertain times, never has it been more important to ensure that all UK managers are professionally qualified to the highest level.

CMI have reported that Managers receive a £13k Average pay rise as a result of becoming Chartered.

Backed by the Royal Charter, the Chartered Management