CMI Level 5 Professional Consulting Diploma

The CMI Level 5 Qualifications in Professional Consulting (RQF) have been developed by Chartered Management Institute (CMI) in cooperation with the Institute of Consulting (IC).

These qualifications are designed for Professional Consultants who want to develop their strategic skills with consulting such as organisational structure and culture, entry and diagnosis, communicating strategies for consulting and group dynamics and facilitating skills. The equivalent academic level is HND/Degree level.

Our courses are designed to accommodate work-life balance: flexible start dates, flexible timetables, no classroom attendance and assessment by assignments only, no examinations. All students are allocated a qualified CMI Online distance learning tutor.

You will be supported throughout your learning journey by your coach tutor who is a Chartered Management Consultant.

CMI Level 5 Diploma in professional consulting

Learners must complete all mandatory units to a total of 25 credits and three optional units to a minimum of 18 credits to achieve this qualification. The minimum Total Qualification Time is 430 hours, including 180 Guided Learning Hours.

Mandatory Group A

UNIT NAME CREDITS
Planning and managing consultancy interventions 8
The client relationship 8
Problem-solving tools and techniques for consultants 9

Optional Group B

UNIT NAME CREDITS
Coaching practice and theory 6
An introduction to consulting essentials 8
Communication for consultants 7

These qualifications are designed for aspiring and practising Professional Consultants who want to develop key skills such as planning and managing consultancy interventions, the client relationship, communication and problem-solving tools and techniques.

These qualifications have been developed in cooperation with the Institute of Consulting (IC).

This qualification is suitable for Learners from age 19 and who are in or aspiring to a middle manager role.

There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification, but as a Learner you will be ideally to
be working within an environment where they can demonstrate skills and apply knowledge.
Alternatively, you could draw on previous experience within an organisation or use an organisation
you are familiar with.

The qualifications provide opportunities for progression onto other professional consultancy qualifications and Chartered Management Consultant status.

Career pathways:

• Management Consultant - With an estimated salary of £55,343 per annum
• Consultant - With an estimated salary of £46,317 per annum
• Professional Consultant - With an estimated salary of £50,205 per annum