Chartered Management Institute

The Graduate School is unique in offering this certificate that can be added to your postgraduate degree, giving you a new area of expertise to complement your specialist knowledge. On completion you will also benefit from CMI Associate Membership which offers an additional wealth of resources, tools and opportunities to connect with other leaders. Donna Hyland
Postgraduate Training and Development Manager
About the Programme
CMI is designed to help you develop your leadership and management skills. The Level 7 Certificate offers you a unique opportunity to achieve a professional qualification at Queen’s. The programme is designed to enhance your theoretical understanding and competencies in leadership, project management and entreprenurial practice. CMI recognises that the learner has undergone significant personal and professional development in strategic thinking at a postgraduate level.
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Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) Status
Completing the CMI Level 7 Qualification now grants you Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) status. Foundation Chartered Manager is a professional status for aspiring or early career managers. Assessed against CMI’s Professional Standard, Foundation Chartered Manager demonstrates you have the foundation skills needed to be an effective manager and are committed to further developing those skills to deliver better business results.
Being a Foundation Chartered Manager puts your long-term career goals firmly within your reach. Get clear, tailored development guidance to help you from one milestone to the next — not only showing your commitment to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), but also setting you up with a lifelong career partner dedicated to helping you succeed.
Find out more about gaining Foundation Chartered Manager status through CMI here.
- 2023 Cohort Intake
CMI Unit
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Strategic Leadership
23 February 2023
2 March 2023
9 March 2023
16 March 2023
23 March 2023
30 March 2023
Entrepreneurial
Practice28 March 2023
29 March 2023
30 March 2023
04 April 2023
19 April 2023
Strategic Management Project
24 May 2023
31 May 2023
7 June 2023
14 June 2023
21 June 2023
- Programme Delivery
You will be part of a class and have a tutor to work with you throughout. You will undertake a range of activities including gathering evidence of skills, reflecting on areas for development and experiences, and completing assignments.
- Qualification Assessment
Assessment may be by a range of activities including assignments and practice-based evidence (e.g. presentations, small projects); there are no exams to take. Expect to write approximately 3,500 words per assignment.
- Programme Costs
The full programme fee is £995. You can make one payment of £995* or choose to pay in two instalments (*a minimum, non-refundable payment of £500 must be paid to secure your place). Full payment details will be provided, after you have submitted an application to the Programme.
*Please note, if you are successful in obtaining a funded place on this programme, these costs do not apply.
Programme Units
Student Experience

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