CMI Qualifications

If you're looking to progress your management and leadership career, a qualification from the Chartered Managers Institute can help to develop the practical skills and expertise that you'll need to excel in fulfilling roles with leading employers. 

One of the UK's most respected professional membership bodies for the leadership and management fields, the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) is considered a world-leading authority when it comes to management best practice, with over 100,000 members globally. Founded over 60 years ago, it is also one of the only organisations to hold a Royal Charter, allowing it to award Chartered Manager status: a prestigious industry title.

Studying a CMI qualification can equip you with the essential skills, knowledge and professional clout that you'll need to progress your management and leadership career across a wide range of industries. 

We pride ourselves on being premium learning providers.

Since we were founded in 2007, we have helped thousands of professionals refine their knowledge, build their skills and take their careers to the next level. Our experience when it comes to offering professional qualifications is second to none. 

Studying a CMI qualification with us will help you expand your professional skills, improve your knowledge and build the specialist leadership expertise you will need for a long and successful mid to senior management career. 

We offer CMI qualifications at Level 5 and Level 7.

CMI Level 5 qualifications are generally suited to professionals who are in their first mid-level management position and who are looking to develop the skills and expertise they need to progress their careers to more senior positions. 

The CMI Level 5 Certificate is the perfect course to take if you want to prioritise developing the essential management skills and best practice called for by major employers. This qualification is based on the Level 5 Diploma but is a shorter version that only covers two essential modules. It's ideal for professionals who are focused on developing a few set skills, well. 

The CMI Level 5 Diploma is a more comprehensive qualification than the CMI Level 5 Certificate as it explores nine modules in detail. The course is designed to help you develop and enhance the specialist, yet broad, range of management skills and techniques you'll need in senior leadership positions. 

CMI Level 7 qualifications are some of the most advanced that you can study in the industry. They are aimed at senior professionals and directors who want to enhance their skills and experience and improve their strategic thinking when it comes to business management. 

The CMI Level 7 Certificate is a short course aimed at equipping senior managers and directors with the fundamental strategic skills required to get the best out of teams and individuals at work. It's ideal for senior management professionals and leaders who know the specific set of skills that they want to develop. 

The CMI Level 7 Diploma is one of the highest level qualifications that you'll be able to study with CMI when it comes to management and leadership. It's a detailed course that explores the strategic skills, expertise and techniques that you'll need to lead effective businesses and encourage your team to success. Once you've completed this course, along with having gained the required experience, you'll be eligible to apply for Chartered Manager status: a prestigious industry title. 

The exact qualification that you receive at the end of your CMI course will depend on the specific course that you study. Our course advisors will be able to offer you some guidance.

At Acacia, we offer CMI qualifications at Levels 5 and Level 7 and at two levels: Certificate and Diploma. 

Level 5 qualifications are designed for people in mid-management positions who are looking to advance their careers. Level 7 qualifications are designed for senior management and directors who are looking to enhance their skills and progress to Chartered Manager status. 

Certificates are short courses that are designed to focus on a few specific skill areas. Diplomas are more comprehensive qualifications that cover a variety of skill sets in more detail. 

We offer a range of ways for you to pay for your qualification. 

If you're paying for your course yourself, you can apply for our flexible 0% payment plans that allow you to spread the cost over a series of interest-free* monthly instalments.

If you're a member of the Armed Forces, we also accept funding through the Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme (ELCAS). Get in touch with our course advisors to find out more.

If your employer is funding all or part of your course, we can invoice them directly for your course fees – just let your course advisor know and we’ll arrange everything.

Yes, all our courses are available to international students, so you can study from any country except Iran, Sudan, South Sudan, Syria, and North Korea. We have students in more than 90 countries.

We'd suggest you contact our Course Advisors who will help you through the process.