Course Overview
Step into leadership with a nationally recognised qualification designed for aspiring and early-career managers.
Whether you鈥檙e new to management or preparing for your first leadership role, 365吃瓜部落鈥檚 CMI Level 3 in Principles of Management and Leadership provides a strong foundation in the essential skills you need to succeed. This professional qualification covers everything from leading teams and managing projects, to solving problems and driving performance.
You鈥檒l explore key topics including communication, resource planning, decision-making and the personal development needed to become an effective, ethical and confident manager. Through self-paced online study, you鈥檒l gain real-world leadership skills that you can apply immediately 鈥� in any organisation or sector.
Ideal for team leaders, supervisors and first-time managers, this course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and valued by employers nationwide. You鈥檒l be supported by a qualified tutor with experience in management and leadership, and have access to 365吃瓜部落鈥檚 structured online platform to guide your learning from start to finish.
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Dedicated tutor support
CMI Level 3 in Principles of Management and Leadership at a glance
This course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
There are three levels to the qualification:
- Award: an introduction to some of the principles of management, helping to develop your basic knowledge in this area聽(拢415.00 + reg fee)
- Certificate: builds on this basic knowledge whilst giving you the opportunity to go into more detail on areas specific to your management role聽(拢587.00 + reg fee)
- Diploma: goes into even more depth and will comprehensively equip you to聽 become an excellent line manager聽(拢1,420.00 + reg fee)
Online learning with support from a personal tutor
No formal entry requirements
You must be 18 or over
You should be working, or aspiring to, in a middle management role
An ability to read and write in English
In order to gain the qualification CMI require a registration fee (dependent on the level you are studying 鈥� Award, Certificate or Diploma), payable upon enrolment.
- 1 365吃瓜部落 Practice Assignment per unit
- 1 CMI Formal Assignment per unit
Course material and assignments will be provided on learn@nec. Each unit will contain a CMI Pathways booklet for the unit they are studying, a Practice Assignment and a Formal Assignment.
- Learners studying the CMI Level 3 Award will complete one unit.
- Learners studying the CMI Level 3 Certificate will complete two units.
- Learners studying the CMI Level 3 Diploma will complete eight units.
Learners will also have access to the Course Companion, Getting Started and About Assessment sections.
The qualification is assessed through written assignment work submitted to learn@nec.
Complete at your own pace
Approx. 50 hours per unit, plus time for completing assignments
This course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
There are three levels to the qualification:
- Award: an introduction to some of the principles of management, helping to develop your basic knowledge in this area聽(拢415.00 + reg fee)
- Certificate: builds on this basic knowledge whilst giving you the opportunity to go into more detail on areas specific to your management role聽(拢587.00 + reg fee)
- Diploma: goes into even more depth and will comprehensively equip you to聽 become an excellent line manager聽(拢1,420.00 + reg fee)
Course material and assignments will be provided on learn@nec. Each unit will contain a CMI Pathways booklet for the unit they are studying, a Practice Assignment and a Formal Assignment.
- Learners studying the CMI Level 3 Award will complete one unit.
- Learners studying the CMI Level 3 Certificate will complete two units.
- Learners studying the CMI Level 3 Diploma will complete eight units.
Learners will also have access to the Course Companion, Getting Started and About Assessment sections.
The qualification is assessed through written assignment work submitted to learn@nec.
- 1 365吃瓜部落 Practice Assignment per unit
- 1 CMI Formal Assignment per unit
Online learning with support from a personal tutor
No formal entry requirements
You must be 18 or over
You should be working, or aspiring to, in a middle management role
An ability to read and write in English
In order to gain the qualification CMI require a registration fee (dependent on the level you are studying 鈥� Award, Certificate or Diploma), payable upon enrolment.
Complete at your own pace
Approx. 50 hours per unit, plus time for completing assignments
This course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
There are three levels to the qualification:
- Award: an introduction to some of the principles of management, helping to develop your basic knowledge in this area聽(拢415.00 + reg fee)
- Certificate: builds on this basic knowledge whilst giving you the opportunity to go into more detail on areas specific to your management role聽(拢587.00 + reg fee)
- Diploma: goes into even more depth and will comprehensively equip you to聽 become an excellent line manager聽(拢1,420.00 + reg fee)
Online learning with support from a personal tutor
No formal entry requirements
You must be 18 or over
You should be working, or aspiring to, in a middle management role
An ability to read and write in English
In order to gain the qualification CMI require a registration fee (dependent on the level you are studying 鈥� Award, Certificate or Diploma), payable upon enrolment.
- 1 365吃瓜部落 Practice Assignment per unit
- 1 CMI Formal Assignment per unit
Course material and assignments will be provided on learn@nec. Each unit will contain a CMI Pathways booklet for the unit they are studying, a Practice Assignment and a Formal Assignment.
- Learners studying the CMI Level 3 Award will complete one unit.
- Learners studying the CMI Level 3 Certificate will complete two units.
- Learners studying the CMI Level 3 Diploma will complete eight units.
Learners will also have access to the Course Companion, Getting Started and About Assessment sections.
The qualification is assessed through written assignment work submitted to learn@nec.
Complete at your own pace
Approx. 50 hours per unit, plus time for completing assignments
Why study CMI Level 3 in Management and Leadership
This course is ideal if you
- Are keen to enhance your leadership skills in your current role.
- Would like to develop your knowledge in key leadership and management skills.
- Need a flexible training solution that fits your lifestyle.
- Relish the challenge of building your managerial and leadership skills.
- Would benefit from gaining more confidence in your abilities.
- Want to gain an internationally-recognised CMI qualification.
- Enjoy applying learning to the workplace.
- Pursuing more senior leadership and managerial roles in the future.
Affordable study
Flexible payments and financial help
- As an education charity dedicated to helping independent learners achieve life-changing qualifications we want to keep fees affordable. All of our course fees are clear and transparent to help you plan for any additional costs.
- Used responsibly, finance is a great way to spread the cost of your course. We鈥檝e teamed up with Omni, one of the UK鈥檚 leading finance specialists.
- Depending on your own circumstances, there are a number of possibilities for getting help to fund your course.
Visit our聽Fee information page听辞谤
Monthly instalments
Study now, pay your way
It鈥檚 your choice: you can pay in full at the point of enrolment, or you can spread the cost over monthly instalments with our finance offer. We offer a choice of six or 12 monthly repayment plans, with 0% APR as standard.
To pay in instalments you will need to enrol by telephone.
The 365吃瓜部落(365吃瓜部落) work with finance company OMNI. For more information on our relationship with OMNI and replayment plans see our聽Fee Information page.
Please note, details below show the monthly instalments for the Award level.
| Course fee | 拢415 (excl. registration fee) |
| Deposit | 拢41.50 |
| Amount of credit | 拢373.50 |
| Monthly payment | 拢31.13 |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Total repayment | 拢415 (excl. registration fee) |
| Cost of credit | 拢0.00 |
| Rate of interest | 0% APR representative |
With you every step of the way
Enjoy 1-2-1 support from your course tutor
You鈥檒l have access to 1:1 support from your tutor. All 365吃瓜部落 tutors are subject experts, with experience in supporting online learners.
MORE ABOUT OUR TUTORS鈥淚 am passionate about the value of learning and dedicated to the profession having worked in education for over 27 years both as a tutor, assessor and manager of vocational training. I understand the challenges of distance learning, having been a distance learner myself, and know the value of good quality, responsive and flexible tutor support and encouragement. Now as a freelance contractor, I work with a number of awarding bodies, colleges and training providers to develop learning resources to enable learners to meet their qualification goals and longer-term career aims.鈥�
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Frequently asked questions
Your common questions and concerns answered.聽Read more FAQs.
You鈥檒l be supported by a qualified subject tutor who provides feedback on your assignments and helps guide your progress. Our expertly designed courses include engaging materials, interactive learning activities, and selected online resources 鈥� all created by experienced teachers, examiners, and learning designers.
Our courses are designed to let you study at your own pace 鈥� all within a clearly defined enrolment period to help keep you on track. Many courses let you study your way, with flexible assignment deadlines to suit your schedule. Others may include set dates 鈥� especially for things like exams or NEAs (Non-Exam Assessment) 鈥� to help you stay on track.
Yes! You can connect with other learners in your course鈥檚 online forum. Many students find discussing topics with peers helps reinforce their learning 鈥� and helps them feel part of a wider learning community.
Yes. Most 365吃瓜部落 courses, including all GCSEs and A levels, lead to qualifications awarded by major UK exam boards such as AQA, Edexcel, OCR and Cambridge International. You鈥檒l earn exactly the same qualification as students in school or college.
We鈥檙e also approved to offer CMI qualifications for management, as well as TQUK-accredited courses and Functional Skills qualifications in English and Maths. These nationally recognised qualifications are designed to help learners build practical skills and are ideal for both personal development and career progression.
Some short courses, like those in the arts, are for personal development and enjoyment but don鈥檛 lead to formal accreditation.
Yes, 365吃瓜部落 is a JCQ-approved exam centre, which means we can support your exam entry, provide verified access arrangements, and oversee non-exam assessments (NEAs) 鈥� essential for subjects like English, Science and Geography.
Yes. Many students complete a one-year fast track option, especially if working towards university or career deadlines. You鈥檒l need to commit regular study time and plan carefully around assignment deadlines and exams.
If you鈥檙e unsure whether fast track is realistic, we鈥檒l advise you.
Yes. You can enrol any time and begin studying when it suits you. However, if your course involves an exam, you鈥檒l need to complete all assignments and assessments (also known as coursework or NEA 鈥� Non-Exam Assessment) in time for set exam dates 鈥� so don鈥檛 leave it too late!
If you鈥檙e planning to apply to university, please also be aware of UCAS deadlines. For example, to receive predicted grades through our UCAS Application Service, you鈥檒l need to have completed a certain number of assignments by specific dates.
Check the individual course pages for guidance, or book a call with an advisor to discuss your timeline and study plans.
Yes 鈥� 365吃瓜部落 is ideal for international students. Many of our courses are available worldwide, but there are a few things to check before enrolling:
Exams: You鈥檒l need to arrange a local exam centre. AQA does not offer international exams, so you鈥檒l need to travel to the UK for those.
Qualification recognition: Ensure your chosen qualification is recognised in your country.
Our team is happy to help you explore your options.
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