CMI Management and Leadership Qualifications

Customer Reviews for CMI Level 5 Diploma Management and Leadership

Hello Barrie. I've been managing a project with Lincolnshire County Council! I've found the confidence to do this thanks to doing the inspired2learn CMI Level 5 Diploma in 2014 I just wanted to say thank you. You helped change my mindset and to take more creative risks

From the very start of the contract it was clear that inspired2learn intended to fully integrate the required learning from the CMI into the required learning specific to the needs of our organisation. They established from the outset the specific leadership issues for our staff, and the visions and strategic challenges that were set for us from the Chief Constable, and used the knowledge from our organisation to inform the learning strategy and outcomes. Time and again inspired2learn have demonstrated a ‘can do’ approach to the rapid changes we throw at them, and time and again they achieve the goals set. In summary, I do not think we could have found a more ‘client focused’ supplier for our programme.

Inspired2learn has given me an opportunity to do a long distance course and making the best use of my time after working hours. Especially when working in the Developing World with less night life distractions, I can be more concentrated in my self-study and not feeling my time is being wasted. My tutor, Barrie Smale has been very helpful in my journey to achieve my CMI qualifications. I consider him not only my tutor, but also a mentor and a friend. He answers my questions, not limited to the course syllabus alone but anything related to the course topics. I have broadened my views on management and I believe it is definitely a valuable journey where you have somebody supportive to walk along with you. I have just achieved my first CMI Award in May and currently I am studying for the CMI certificate. My goal is to become a Chartered Manager and I hope inspired2learn will always be next to me.

Barrie was a fantastic person to work with. Clearly an expert in his field. Fastidious when it comes to detail, punctuality, customer service and results. Always willing to go above and beyond expectations. A fantastic attitude towards people and learners and bucket-loads of patience! I would not hesitate in recommending Barrie or the team at inspired2learn to anyone looking for an outstanding, trustworthy and ethical training provider.

I have worked with inspired2learn over a number of years on a wide range of management development programmes, from Team Leader to Senior Management level. I would not hesitate to endorse them, on a basis of any one of the programmes we have been engaged in - cumulatively, my experience is that this organisation consistently delivers commercial benefits even beyond the specific course outline. On each occasion the programmes inspired2learn have run delivered tangible financial benefits (as demonstrated by the practical assignments set as part of the Certificate in Management programmes) increased management bench-strength, and succession capability. The supplier relationship is critical and inspired2learn are the exemplar of what commercial organisations are looking for. Pragmatic and value-focussed, they ensure that programmes are linked to 'real life' management challenges, allowing delegates to transfer learning, even to rehearse real problems and solutions in a safe environment, reflecting back the strengths and weaknesses in their approaches. Their breadth of experience of working in diverse organisations, and technical subject matter expertise, equip them to have credible influence with delegates and senior stakeholders alike. I would be very happy to recommend Inspired2learn for any company who need to develop their management capability in a cost-effective manner requiring tangible, practical benefits.

Over the past two years I completed the CMI's Certificate and Diploma in Management with Inspired2Learn on a workshop programme. Their facilitation methods, structure for the modules, participation exercises etc. were very well designed and tailored to suit the needs of the group. Their inclusive style of delivery meant that every individual was able to meet the aims and objectives of the courses. A thorough approach which enabled me to achieve qualifications that have supported my continued professional development. Thank you Inspired2Learn.

inspired2learn have worked in partnership with Helphire for almost 6 years, during which time they have consistently been very supportive, and well liked by all. inspired2learn were instrumental in helping us to develop our Management Development Programmes, which are accredited by the Chartered Management Institute. Barrie also delivered the CMI's Diploma in Management programme for us for several years. He is a pleasure to work with and can be relied on to give good advice and guidance.

inspired2learn's organisational skills are second to none, they always know where everything is at any given moment in time and any reports etc. that I have requested have always been available within a few minutes. inspired2learn have successfully managed over 180 people through CMI qualifications. I look forward to a long partnership continuing along successful lines for the future.

Found the speed and quality of marking very good: loved al lthe comments from Heather, thank you!

I particularly appreciated the excellent course management and resources, valuable feedback on assignments and the opportunity to look objectively at my management practice. Thank you.

I now feel much more confident in my role, especially when approaching unfamiliar tasks because of the tools and approaches learnt as well as becoming familiar with websites that can provide information. For example my most recent task is to write a strategy for an area for which I have no knowledge. I have already completed research on line on how to approach the task and found examples of good practice. I also have a better understanding of areas outside of my usual work responsibilities. This has made me more aware about the impact of the work I am completing and the depth of advice I am able to provide to service areas.

By developing an understanding of myself and of the different management/leadership styles, I am much more aware of my part in the process and able to apply a style to a situation. For instance, in relation to achieving our targets I soon realised that in order to be more effective I needed to adopted a more directive style. This has helped to improve the teams performance. My own manager has said that she has watched me grow significantly throughout this course. I tend to manage meetings more effectively and I have developed better time management skills. I have tools to help with a variety of situations which I found difficult previously, ie PDR's and Feedback. I now feel I can facilitate a good/meaningful PDR and I am confident at giving feedback. I also feel that the whole experience has left me feeling generally more confident and competent as a manager.

One of the main impacts the course has had on my performance is the fact that the 360 degree exercise highlighted that my communication skills in presenting information were lacking. Completing the assignments and projects has improved my knowledge of presenting facts using a wider range of tools which has been extremely beneficial. Whilst completing my project for work I was able to use these new found skills and communicate facts with much more conviction. It has also enabled me to ensure that evidence has been provide at all stages.

A build up of confidence from the course: knowing a lot of what I do already is right, and finding ways of dealing with people and understanding my behaviour which has helped this year. The time I have spent working on the project has benefited the organisation not only in producing a policy but also in the time I spent on research, which otherwise I would not have bothered to do. We now have useful comparators and links with colleagues we wouldn't have had.

I have become much more aware of performance management and since getting knowledge on learning styles been more concious about dealing with others more assertively, and openly. Previously I was not so confident doing this. I have used the BIFF technique with a staff member (Behaviour, Impact, Feelings, Future) and this has been successful with a marked improvement being observed, which is very pleasing. I am consciously speaking face to face more often on contentious issues rather than replying to others e-mails, which can take longer to write as well as not wholly tackling the issues. Also I have been more proactive in terms of programming having produced this years works program prior to the year starting with costs and tasks assigned to individuals, so delegation skills have improved too.