Professional Skills / Management and Leadership

CMI Level 3 Certificate in The Principles of Management and Leadership

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Course overview

  • First-line managers, supervisors or team leads keen to expand their capability and impact
  • Employees recently promoted into management roles wanting to develop core leadership competencies
  • Aspiring managers who want a recognised qualification to validate their management skills and advance their career
  • Professionals seeking a credible stepping stone to further leadership development and higher-level CMI qualifications

The CMI Level 3 Certificate in The Principles of Management and Leadership is a rigorous, accredited qualification designed for new and aspiring managers aiming to build a strong foundation in leadership.

Delivered in three modules Principles of Management & Leadership, Managing a Team to Achieve Results, and Managing Daily Activities to Achieve Results, this programme offers practical, real-world learning.

You’ll gain the confidence to lead teams, manage resources effectively, and deliver consistent results. Embedded in the learning are the skills and mindsets that distinguish competent managers from highly respected leaders.

Whether you are supervising a team for the first time, stepping up from individual contributor to manager, or seeking to solidify your credentials, this course gives you the tools and recognition needed to succeed in today’s complex workplace.

Course benefits

By completing this certificate, you will:

  • Lead with confidence, clarity and professional credibility
  • Motivate and guide your team to achieve better performance and outcomes
  • Manage daily operations and resources more efficiently and effectively
  • Translate strategy into action and embed consistent practices across your team
  • Strengthen communication, coaching and delegation skills to drive engagement
  • Build professional recognition via the CMI accreditation — demonstrating your commitment to leadership excellence
  • Create a high-performing, empowered team culture that aligns with organisational goals
  • Position yourself for career progression and further study in management and leadership

Please note

The assessment methods may be subject to change by the CMI

This course specification has been put together to achieve the key learning aims appealing to a broad range of customers. PETA are able to use this course as the basis of a bespoke programme if you would like the learning outcomes to be specific to your organisation. Contact us for more information on our bespoke training options.

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Date: 2 Apr 2026 Location: Portsmouth Duration: 6.5 days Availability: Spaces Member Price: £2,096.00 (Fees + VAT) Non-Member Price: £2,466.00 (Fees + VAT)

Assessment & accreditation

Each module of learning will require the completion of an assignment to assess the application of learning within the work environment.

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