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CMI Level 5 Certificate Project Management

Level 1 Diploma

Course Location

College

Trafford College

Location

Online

Further Details

Age

University level

Department

Leadership and Management

Course Start Date

Wednesday 9th September 2026

Course Duration

Part-time, 23 Weeks

Course Time

00:00:00 - 00:00:00

Course Fee

£ 450.00

Course Code

XAP-XD5C-1300

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Course Overview

Become the project leader who gets things done. The CMI Level 5 Certificate in Project Management is designed for managers who want to turn great ideas into real results – and lead with confidence at every stage. Perfect for aspiring and practising middle managers, this programme equips you with the essential tools, techniques, and strategic know how to deliver projects that truly move your organisation forward.

You will master the full project lifecycle – from scoping and planning to managing risks, resources, stakeholders, and outcomes – building the practical skills every modern manager needs to thrive. With the opportunity to apply your learning to a real workplace project, you will strengthen your capability, boost your credibility, and develop hands on experience that delivers measurable value.

Whether you are leading change, improving processes, or driving key initiatives, this qualification prepares you to manage projects with confidence, overcome challenges, and make a genuine organisational impact.

Our virtual delivery model gives busy leaders the flexibility to learn on their terms while expanding their strategic insight and strengthening their executive capability. With tutor led workshops and personalised 1 to 1 support, you will receive the guidance you need to elevate your strategic management and leadership skills with confidence.

Course Requirements

Aged 19 or over
At least 2 years’ experience in a management role
Completion of a short initial assessment
Interview with a course tutor before enrolment
GCSE grade 4-9 or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English

What you will Learn

Module 1. Managing Projects to Achieve Results
Great managers don’t just run projects – they deliver impact.
This dynamic unit equips learners with the practical tools and strategic insight needed to lead projects confidently from kickoff to completion. You will get hands on with the essential methods for planning, organising, and coordinating tasks so your projects stay on track – even when challenges appear.
Learners will also master how to drive project activities forward, build strong and supportive stakeholder relationships, manage resources and risk with confidence, monitor progress effectively, and report outcomes with clarity and influence. By the end, you won’t just be managing projects – you’ll be delivering results that go above and beyond expectations.

Module 2. Conducting a Management Project
Innovation doesn’t happen by accident – it starts with smart research and bold ideas.
This unit turns learners into problem solvers and change makers by giving them the tools to explore real management and leadership challenges and turn insight into action. Through purposeful research, learners unlock opportunities for innovation, performance improvement, enhanced customer experience, strategic development, and meaningful organisational change.
In this unit, you’ll take on a genuine workplace project or academic enquiry tied to a real business need or challenge. You’ll learn how to investigate, analyse, and deliver evidence based solutions that make a measurable impact on organisational practice.

By the end, you will not just understand how research drives progress – you will be creating it, shaping outcomes, and helping your organisation stay dynamic, competitive, and ready for the future.

Assessment

Assignment based qualification.

Progression

Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership
Level 5 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring

Career Options

This qualification is aimed at practising or aspiring managers and leaders who are typically accountable to a senior manager or business owner. It is aimed at leaders managing projects, although the qualification is also open to learners wishing to build on their general management skills.

Roles and responsibilities may also include but are not limited to developing teams and individuals, creating operational plans, planning and managing projects, managing change, managing finance, resources and identifying new approaches to business activities, managing quality and continuous improvement as well as managing the
human resources function.

The qualification has been designed for practising or aspiring managers in roles such as:

– Project Managers
– Operations Manager
– Divisional Manager
– Departmental Manager
– Regional Manager
– Specialist Manager

Mandatory Units

Managing Projects to Achieve Results
Conducting a Management Project

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For further information please email HEenquiries@tcg.ac.uk

Disclaimer

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.

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