Diploma in Management and Leadership

Description:
A unique opportunity is available to all Chartered Engineers. Delivered by CMI Enterprises (of the Chartered Management Institute), the Diploma in Management and Leadership for Chartered Engineers provides a 50% exemption based on prior learning and can be completed in a shortened time frame than the regular open programme, through a combination of formal home study and four compulsory attendance days. Additionally, on completion of the Diploma, and a 360 degree exercise and panel interview, the award of Chartered Manager (CMgr) may be achieved with the CMI.

Eligibility:
The Diploma is a qualification ideally suited to first line managers or new middle managers, and those who are looking to expand their management skills, potential and business knowledge. Chartered Manager formally recognises skills and experience, and for organisations demonstrates a return on investment in people. All participants must already be Chartered Engineers.

Details of the programme include:

• Four one-day workshops held at the IMechE which must be attended
• Four modules of self study following the workshops. Completion of an assessment learning log for each module
• A work related project of approximately 4950 words
• An external assignment of 2495–3000 words
• A work based assignment of approximately 3000 words
• Syllabus

The modules included in the Diploma programme for Chartered Engineers are:

• Managing financial and non-financial resources
• Managing performance
• Project management
• Developing personnel and personnel performance

Progression:
On completion of the Diploma, candidates can progress to Chartered Manager status with exemption from the CPD and business impact elements of the award and on completion a 360 degree exercise and panel interview to gain recognition as a Chartered Manager.

Four compulsory workshops must be attended.