CMI Level 3 Diploma in Principles of Management and Leadership
at Darlington College, Darlington · college
What the college says
These qualifications are designed for candidates currently working as, or aspiring to be, supervisors and first line managers who have operational responsibility for a defined area of business operation; this qualification gives junior managers the communication and motivational skills to help improve operational efficiency.
What you need to get on
You will need to have 5 GCSE's with grades A*-C, including English and maths at Grade C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths.
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
DARLINGTON COLLEGE
Central Park Haughton Road, Darlington, DL1 1DR
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Start dates
- 17 September 2026 · Darlington
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