1. Diploma in Management & Leadership Briefing Session
Imperial College
4th October 2010

2. CMI Portfolio of Qualifications
Professional Awards
Awarding Body: Chartered Management Institute
Awards: Level 2 Diploma in Team Leading
Level 3 Diploma in First Line Management
Level 5 Diploma in Management & Leadership
Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership
National Vocational Qualification (NVQ)
Award: Level 3, 4 or 5 NVQ in Management
Fast track route to NVQ 4 or 5 for Experienced Managers
Fast Track route to Chartered Manager for Experienced Managers

3. Diploma in Management & Leadership Programme Structure
The core modules are Study Time Credit
Unit 5001 Personal development as a manager and leader 20 hours
Unit 5002 Information based decision making 25 hours
Unit 5003 Performance management hours
Unit 5004 Resource management 25 hours
Unit 5005 Meeting stakeholder and quality needs 20 hours
Unit 5006 Conducting a management project 35 hours
Unit 5009 Project development and control 20 hours
The optional modules are
(select two from those listed below) Study Time Credit
Unit 5007 Financial Control hours
Unit 5008 Marketing planning hours
Unit 5010 Human resource development 20 hours
Unit 5011 Managing recruitment and selection 25 hours
Unit 5012 Being a leader hours
Unit 5013 Leadership practice hours

4. Pathways Workbooks You will have 8 workbooks for the full programme
Each Workbook has a number of activities to work through
You will find knowledge content and activities to help you understand how you can relate good practice to your job role.
Your Tutor, Tim will support and advise you as to how to get best value from the Workbooks

5. Assessment You will have 5 assignments and 1 project to complete
- assignments are c words
- project is c words
For each assignment you will also have a Learning Log to complete c. 1000
words
The optional modules are assessed by a Learning Log only
Your Tutor, Tim will provide support and guidance as to how to complete each
assignment
Our aim is to ensure you succeed in the assignments and are able to
improve your performance in your job role

6. Diploma in Management Module Outlines
Unit 5001 Personal Development as a Manager and Leader
Be able to assess and plan for personal professional development
Be able to plan for the resources required for personal professional development
Be able to implement and evaluate the personal development plan
Be able to promote healthy and safe working practices
Unit 5002 Information Based Decision Making
Be able to identify and select sources of data and information
Be able to analyse and present information to support decision making
Be able to communicate the results of information analysis and decisions

7. Diploma in Management Module Outlines
Unit 5003 Performance Management
Be able to identify and agree performance objectives
Be able to assess performance and provide feedback
Be able to understand performance support for improvement
Be able to understand and apply the organisation’s disciplinary and grievance procedures
Unit 5004 Resource Management
Be able to identify and plan resources needed to meet objectives
Be able to select and use the resource supply chain to meet planned objectives
Be able to monitor and evaluate internal and external resource use to meet plans

8. Diploma in Management Module Outlines
Unit 5005 Meeting Stakeholder and Quality Needs
Be able to identify stakeholders and their requirements
Be able to apply and improve quality standards
Be able to promote continuous improvement and change
Unit 5006 Conducting a Management Project
Be able to identify and justify a management project
Be able to conduct research using sources and analyse data and options
Be able to make conclusions and recommendations that achieve the project aim
Be able to show and review the results of the project

9. Diploma in Management Module Outlines
Unit 5009 Project Development and Control
Be able to identify the components of project stages and lifecycle
Be able to describe project methodologies and their application
Be able to develop a project plan, identify and mitigate risks and construct a monitor and review strategy
Unit 5007 Financial Control
Be able to understand, use and control a financial system to meet objectives
Be able to identify and use a range of financial controls
Be able to understand the sources and availability of finance to an organisation

10. Diploma in Management Module Outlines
Unit 5008 Marketing Planning
Be able to understand the meaning and role of marketing in achievement of organisational objectives
Be able to identify the organisation’s current and future position in the sectors or markets in which it operates
Be able to devise and implement a marketing plan that contributes to achievement of organisational objectives
Unit 5010 Human Resource Development
Be able to devise a human resource plan for a work area, to meet organisational objectives
Be able to identify and plan for individual development to meet organisational objectives
Be able to initiate a personal development plan for an individual and evaluate progress

11. Diploma in Management Module Outlines
Unit 5011 Managing Recruitment and Selection
Be able to explain the impact of both the law and organisational procedures on the process of recruitment and selection
Be able to identify personnel requirements and present a reasoned case for changes in staffing resources
Be able to organise and conduct a selection process, justify a decision and keep necessary records