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The CMI Level 5 Award in Professional Consulting is designed for practising and aspiring Professional Consultants wishing to develop key skills in professional consulting, such as planning and managing consultancy interventions, client relationships, communication and problem-solving tools and techniques.
This CMI Level 5 Award in Professional Consulting qualification has been developed in cooperation with the Institute of Consulting.
It's a shorter course than the CMI Level 5 Certificate and Diploma, allowing you to develop the most important skills and competencies required to become a consultant.
We have a range of modules available for this CMI Level 5 Award in Professional Consulting course, and you can select the modules depending on your career goals and progression.
Key Benefits
For learners
Build strategic skills with consulting, such as organisational structure and culture
Develop your skills in one specific area of consulting, such as consultancy interventions, communication, client relationships or problem-solving tools and techniques
Attain a good understanding of consulting essentials
Focuses on the nature of consulting, personal development and effective communication
Develop group dynamics
Facilitating core skills
Organisation
Communicating core strategies for consulting
Gives more comprehensive knowledge of the role of a Professional Consultant while focusing on the specific consulting subjects appropriate to the role of a Professional Consultant
Gives you the skills and competencies needed to become a consultant
Key Highlights
Want to get noticed and develop yourself into a successful Professional Consultant? The CMI Level 5 Professional Consulting offered by the School of Business and Technology London is the ideal starting point for your career journey.
Remember! The assessment for the qualification is done based on assignments only, and you do not need to worry about writing any exam.
With the School of Business and Technology London, you can complete the qualification at your own pace, choosing online or blended learning from the comfort of your home.
Learning and pathway materials and study guides developed by our CMI-approved tutors will be available around the clock in our cutting-edge learning management system.
Most importantly, at the School of Business and Technology London, we will provide comprehensive tutor support through our dedicated support desk.
If you choose your course with blended learning, you will also enjoy live sessions with an assigned tutor, which you can book at your convenience.
Career Pathways
The CMI Level 5 Professional Consulting can open many career pathways including, but not limited to:
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
About Awarding Body
Chartered Management Institute established over 60 years ago as the British Institute of Management back then; it has developed the UK's very first diploma in management studies. In the years that followed CMI has consistently been at the forefront of all aspects of management and leadership. Today CMI is the only chartered professional awarding body committed to offering the highest standards in management and leadership excellence. Presently over 100,000 managers use its unique services daily. CMI qualifications aim for managers and leaders at any level, and it remains the only Awarding Body which can award Chartered Manager status - the ultimate management accolade. Employers highly value the qualifications awarded by CMI, and boost your career prospects.
What is included?
Learn 100% online at your own pace
Dedicated support from expert tutors
Dedicated Support Desk Portal: You can raise queries, request tutor support and ask for a call back whenever you need guidance and assistance.
Elevate Knowledge: Your tutors will provide formative assessment feedback for each module, helping you improve your achievements throughout the program
Schedule online personal tutor meetings whenever you want, which will help you get the most out of your studies and provide guidance, support and encouragement
6 months support period
24-hour access to the online learning platform 'MyLearnDirect'
Schedule live online classes for each module at your convenience. (Blended learning only)
Quality learning resources and study guides developed by CMI-approved tutors.
All assessment materials are conveniently accessible through the online learning platform 'MyLearnDirect'
Induction: We offer online and flexible learning induction to help you settle in and prepare for your online studies
Access to CMI Management Direct. It has 100,000s of reliable and validated management and leadership resources, including company and industry reports, videos, checklists, E-books, and journals.
You have access to CMI Membership and Support for the duration of your study.
Assessment
For each module you study, you will complete a written assignment of 2500 to 3000 words and submit it online at your MyLearnDirect learning portal. The submitted assignments will be assessed by your CMI-approved tutor.
Entry Requirements
The CMI Level 5 Award in Professional Consulting is aimed at practising and aspiring Professional Consultants wishing to develop key skills and knowledge to succeed and progress in professional consulting. To be eligible for this course, you must:
Be 19 years of age and over
Have some work experience as a consultant in any sector or similar job role
Possess the ability to complete the Level 5 Qualification
Our friendly admissions advisors will provide the best advice, considering your needs and goals.
Progression
IC and CMI recommend for progression once completing the Professional Consulting qualifications would be to progress onto:
CMI Level 5 Qualifications in Management and Leadership (RQF)
CMI Level 5 Qualifications in Professional Consulting(Certificate or Diploma)
CMI Level 7 Qualifications in Professional Consulting (RQF)
Why gain a CMI Qualification?
You will develop important strategic skills with consulting and have the opportunity to attain a good understanding of the essentials of consulting upon completing this course.
Achieving this CMI Level 5 qualification in Professional Consulting will provide you with a significant understanding of the role of a Professional Consultant while focusing on the specific consulting subjects appropriate to the role of a Professional Consultant.
Studying for a CMI qualification offers you more than just academic standing. When you enrol with us for the CMI Level 5 Professional Consulting, you will have access to CMI Membership and Support for the duration of your study alongside your qualification.
CMI graduates achieve remarkable things:
72% agree that their CMI qualification gave them a competitive edge in the job application process.
89% agree they use the skills learnt on their accredited qualification in their current role.
88% agree that the accredited qualification gave them good career prospects.
Recent CMI graduates earn a median of 28k compared to just 21k for a typical business studies graduate.
Employers highly value the qualifications awarded by CMI, and over 80% of managers agree that a CMI qualification is essential to becoming a professional manager.
Learners must request before enrolment to interchange unit(s) other than the preselected units shown in the SBTL website because we need to make sure the availability of learning materials for the requested unit(s). SBTL will reject an application if the learning materials for the requested interchange unit(s) are unavailable.
Learners are not allowed to make any request to interchange unit(s) once enrolment is complete.
UNIT1- Planning and managing consultancy interventions
Reference No : Unit 5030
Credit : 8 || TQT : 80
LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. Understand the need to adopt a structured approach to managing consultancy interventions.
2. Be able to use project management techniques in a
consultancy intervention.
3. Know how to conduct a
consultancy intervention.
UNIT2- Problem solving tools and techniques for consultants
Reference No : Unit 5034
Credit : 9 || TQT : 90
LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. Understand how to identify the client need.
2. Understand data collection
methods and confidentiality in a
consultancy intervention.
3. Be able to apply analysis tools within consultancy interventions.
UNIT3- The client relationship
Reference No : Unit 5032
Credit : 8 || TQT : 80
LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. Understand the importance of the
client/consultant relationship
2. Be able to develop and manage
the client relationship.
3. Be able to use negotiation and
influencing skills in the
client/consultant relationship.
UNIT4- Introduction to consulting essentials
Reference No : Unit 5029
Credit : 8 || TQT : 80
LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. Understand the nature of consulting.
2. Be able to prepare for professional personal development as a consultant.
3. Know how to communicate
effectively with clients.
UNIT5- Communication for consultants
Reference No : Unit 5033
Credit : 7 || TQT : 70
LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. Understand the importance of
communication.
2. Be able to run effective meetings with clients.
3. Be able to present information,
findings, conclusions and
recommendations to clients.
Delivery Methods
School of Business & Technology London provides various flexible delivery methods to its learners, including online learning and blended learning. Thus, learners can choose the mode of study as per their choice and convenience. The program is self-paced and accomplished through our cutting-edge Learning Management System. Learners can interact with tutors by messaging through the SBTL Support Desk Portal System to discuss the course materials, get guidance and assistance and request assessment feedbacks on assignments.
We at SBTL offer outstanding support and infrastructure for both online and blended learning. We indeed pursue an innovative learning approach where traditional regular classroom-based learning is replaced by web-based learning and incredibly high support level. Learners enrolled at SBTL are allocated a dedicated tutor, whether online or blended learning, who provide learners with comprehensive guidance and support from start to finish.
The significant difference between blended learning and online learning methods at SBTL is the Block Delivery of Online Live Sessions. Learners enrolled at SBTL on blended learning are offered a block delivery of online live sessions, which can be booked in advance on their convenience at additional cost. These live sessions are relevant to the learners' program of study and aim to enhance the student's comprehension of research, methodology and other essential study skills. We try to make these live sessions as communicating as possible by providing interactive activities and presentations.
Resources and Support
School of Business & Technology London is dedicated to offering excellent support on every step of your learning journey. School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal. Our support team liaises with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receives a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and streamline all the support processes efficiently.
Quality learning materials made by industry experts is a significant competitive edge of the School of Business & Technology London. Quality learning materials comprised of structured lecture notes, study guides, practical applications which includes real-world examples, and case studies that will enable you to apply your knowledge. Learning materials are provided in one of the three formats, such as PDF, PowerPoint, or Interactive Text Content on the learning portal.
Management Direct
As part of the program, you will get access to CMI Management Direct, which provides a rich foundation of management and resource for students. The Management Direct is packed with content, including:
E-Books
Articles
Leader videos
Idea for leaders
Models and so much more...
How does the Online Learning work at SBTL? We at SBTL follow a unique approach which differentiates us from other institutions. Indeed, we have taken distance education to a new phase where the support level is incredibly high.Now a days, convenience, flexibility and user-friendliness outweigh demands. Today, the transition from traditional classroom-based learning to online platforms is a significant result of these specifications. In this context, a crucial role played by online learning by leveraging the opportunities for convenience and easier access. It benefits the people who want to enhance their career, life and education in parallel streams. SBTL's simplified online learning facilitates an individual to progress towards the accomplishment of higher career growth without stress and dilemmas. How will you study online? With the School of Business & Technology London, you can study wherever you are. You finish your program with the utmost flexibility. You will be provided with comprehensive tutor support online through SBTL Support Desk portal. How will I get tutor support online? School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal, through which our support team liaise with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receive a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and to streamline all the support process efficiently. Learners should expect to receive a response on queries like guidance and assistance within 1 - 2 working days. However, if the support request is for assessment feedback, learners will receive the reply with feedback as per the time frame outlined in the Assessment Feedback Policy.