Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Management and Leadership

The CMI L3 Certificate in Management and Leadership qualification is aimed at practising or aspiring managers who supervise or manage a team, or project officer and shift manager to achieve clearly defined outcomes.

Course Code: P10887
Campus: Online
Study Type: Part-Time
Education Level Further Education
Department: Business & Management

Available Sessions

We have 7 sessions available for application on this course in Online.

Why Study This Course

Whether you're new to management or aiming to formalise your leadership experience, this course will enhance your capabilities to lead teams effectively, manage projects, and deliver measurable results. With flexible online delivery, experienced tutor support, and peer networking opportunities, you will build essential management and leadership skills to advance your career. This qualification is widely recognised by employers and opens up progression opportunities to higher-level management qualifications.

Course Overview

Designed for team leaders, supervisors, project officers, shift managers, and forepersons, this part-time course is delivered through weekly online sessions (approximately 3.5 hours per week) over 16 weeks. Learners will engage in practical, workplace-focused assignments, each requiring around 2,000 words of academic writing. Support with academic writing and referencing is available throughout. Students will explore key principles of leadership, team management, performance improvement, and operational excellence.

This course is intended for individuals currently working in or aspiring to management roles.

Specific Entry Requirements:

  • Working (paid or unpaid) in a team leader, supervisor, project officer, shift manager, or foreperson role, or willing to research businesses to meet assignment requirements.

  • GCSE English/Essential Skills Level 2 or equivalent, or confidence with academic writing skills (assignments require formal academic writing of around 2,000 words).

Typical modules include two or three of the following:

  • 301: Principles of Management and Leadership

  • 302: Managing a Team to Achieve Results

  • 307: Developing the Knowledge, Skills & Abilities of Individuals & Teams

  • 316: Monitoring Quality to Improve Outcomes

  • 319: Managing Meetings

Successful learners may progress to CMI Level 3 and Level 5 Qualifications in Project Management, or Level 5 Qualifications in Management and Leadership, subject to meeting entry criteria.

Available Sessions

We have 7 sessions available for application on this course in Online.

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Available Sessions

Business Services Course

Funding may be available for this course, please contact us on BusinessServices@serc.ac.uk to discuss if you are eligible. Additional sessions may be available for this course throughout the year. Please contact us to discuss a start date that would be suitable for you.

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Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Management and Leadership
Y10887OD1A-24/25-PT
Online
 20+ £703.00
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Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Management and Leadership
Y10887OD1B-24/25-PT
Online
 20+ £68.00
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Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Management and Leadership
Y10887OE1A-24/25-PT
Online
 20+ £703.00
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Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Management and Leadership
Y10887OD1A-25/26-PT
Online
 20+ £706.00
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Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Management and Leadership
Y10887OE1C-25/26-PT
Online
 20+
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Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Management and Leadership
Y10887OE1A-25/26-PT
Online
 20+ £706.00
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Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Management and Leadership
Y10887OD1C-25/26-PT
Online
 20+
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Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.

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