Management Courses Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute
Management Courses, Chartered Management Institute

Qualifications in First Line Management

Personal Development - Making you a Better Manager

The Chartered Management Institute qualifications are widely renowned as the leading professional qualification for middle managers in the UK.

With the ability to tailor the course to suit your specific needs, these qualifications offer you the flexibility you need in order to ensure you receive the best training possible for you. The course aims to help you to recognise and nurture the talents you already have as well as developing new knowledge and skills to further enhance your success as a manager.

Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

The Qualifications in First Line Management are designed for supervisors and first line managers who wish to build on and develop their existing management skills and knowledge.

Short management qualifications in First Line Management at this level are also available (Award and Certificate) which is ideal if you require a boost in knowledge in a specific subject area quickly;

  • The Award is a concise qualification aimed at developing basic skills and knowledge at this level
  • The Certificate builds on and broadens the areas covered in the Award; and
  • The Diploma develops a comprehensive range of skills and knowledge required at this level.

    Delivered by MMC Learning, an accredited study centre for the Chartered Management Institute and designed for busy working professionals. We can provide you with a comprehensive learning package with flexible ways to learn based around your schedule with high quality distance e-learning content and web videos supported by a dedicated team of experienced tutors.

    Why Study this Management Qualification?

    The Benefits of Gaining a Qualification in First Line Management

    • Enhance your professional status with membership to the Chartered Management Institute
    • Achieve an industry recognised qualification
    • You will learn how to monitor and manage resources within the work area more efficiently improving productivity
    • You will become more confident in your managing abilities
    • You will have the necessary academic underpinning to enhance your practical experience

    The Benefits of Becoming a Member of the Chartered Management Institute

    Becoming a member of the Chartered Management Institute places a wealth of resources at your fingertips including;

    • A wide range of online resources, from the highly regarded Study Resource Centre and CPD system to the new 'rapid response' Subject Search tool and Career Development site
    • The latest management thinking via the Professional Manager magazine and StudyZone, an e-newsletter designed specifically for CMI studying members
    • A dedicated team of information researchers for your more complex research requests
    • A diverse events programme and network of members committed to, and experienced in, the field of management.

    Course Content - Units Covered

    There are ten units to choose from within the Level 3 Qualifications in First Line Management delivered through high quality distance e-learning and accredited by the Chartered Management Institute. Each unit has a number of credits attached to it. The units are as follows:

    Units Credits GLH

    Group A
    Unit 3001 - Personal development as a first line manager
    Unit 3002 - Resource planning
    Unit 3003 - Meeting stakeholder needs
    Unit 3004 - Managing and communicating information
    Unit 3005 - Developing individuals and teams

    Group B
    Unit 3006 - Recruitment and selection
    Unit 3007 - Maintaining quality standards
    Unit 3008 - Improving team performance
    Unit 3009 - Management communication
    Unit 3010 - Being a leader

     
    6
    6
    6
    6
    6

     
    6
    6
    7
    6
    6

     
    20
    20
    20
    20
    20

     
    20
    20
    20
    20
    25

    By studying a combination of these units you can achieve an Award, Certificate or Diploma in First Line Management.

    Course Content - Qualification Structure and Duration

    By studying a combination of the units listed you can achieve an Award, Certificate or the Diploma in First Line Management.

    The Award

    This is a concise qualification, designed for supervisors and first line managers who wish to build on and develop their existing management skills and knowledge quickly whilst receiving a recognised qualification in management. In order to achieve the Award at this level you must successfully complete at least one unit to a minimum of 6 credits.

    The Award will take 4-6 weeks to complete.

    The Certificate

    This is a more involved qualification, designed for supervisors and first line managers which builds and broadens on the areas covered in the Award. In order to achieve the Certificate at this level you must successfully complete any combination of units to a minimum of 13 credits.

    The certificate will take 3-4 months to complete.

    The Diploma

    This is a much more in depth version of the qualification, designed to develop a comprehensive range of skills and knowledge within the area of first line management. In order to achieve the Diploma at this level you must successfully complete all core units (Group A) and two optional units (Group B) to a total of at least 42 credits.

    The Diploma will take around 12 months to complete.

    Course Assessment

    Assessment is through practical work-based assignments, which ensures minimum time away from work and that you undertake work study which is relevant to your own organisation's context. We have a team of experienced, dedicated eTutors to help you successfully complete all the assessments.

    Following registration, you will be allocated a UK-based tutor, who will be available by telephone, fax, and email to discuss your coursework and give advice and guidance on assignments.

    Entry Criteria and Enrolment

    There are no formal educational requirements, learners should have a background that will enable them to benefit from the Programme. We are happy to provide you with guidance on the most appropriate level for you.

    You will need an appropriate level of literacy and numeracy to enable you to meet the requirements of independent study at this level.

    The package you receive will include everything you need to study and successfully complete the course to gain the qualification.

    • Detailed welcome pack and course guide sent to you in the post
    • Access to high quality online tutorials and videos
    • Support from an allocated Course Manager as the daily point of contact for any advice and guidance
    • Support from an experienced eTutor to help you through your assessment

    Email us now if you are interested in registering for this course - enquiries@mmclearning.com

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