CMI Level 5 Advanced Leadership Programme - July 2026

CMI Level 5 Advanced Leadership Programme - July 2026

14 July 26 to 2 March 27
9:00am to 11:00am
(Europe/London)
Book Tickets
from £2,170.00
Non-member £2,830.00

Course Details

The most comprehensive leadership training yet! Perfect for directors, middle and senior leaders from both sales and support teams seeking to build highly successful teams, drive performance and thrive in today's recruitment sector. This advanced programme is designed for experienced leaders, focusing on holistic business management, strategic planning, and leadership development to elevate your organisation. 

After successfully completing two assessments, delegates will be awarded the Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership by the internationally recognised Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Delegates benefit from expert facilitation, comprehensive resources, and practical frameworks that translate directly to improved business performance. 

The strategic approaches that worked previously don't deliver in 2026's transformed environment. Invest in your senior leadership capabilities and equip your organisation with the advanced strategic skills to navigate complexity, drive sustainable growth, and secure long-term competitive advantage in these demanding times. 

Key Takeaways

  • Complete a leadership inventory utilising tools such as PESTLE, SWOT and impact analysis.
  • Understand the concepts and methods of culture mapping, leading with values and power dynamics.
  • Explore the ethical dilemmas for leaders and how to Map your team’s development.
  • Build a “golden thread” through the alignment of goals and a vision through trust, empowerment and accountability.
  • Learn how to complete a communication gap analysis, avoid the 5 dysfunctions of the team, and inspire and connect people to purpose.
  • Utilise the change curve to communicate effectively through change, supporting others through resistance and leading in a post-pandemic world.
  • How to complete a strategic organizational assessment, the barriers faced and benefits of a coaching culture.
  • Learn the practical models for coaching, understand behavioral change and utilize the GROW model.
  • Explore how to create a process for coaching and mentoring through the use of a competency matrix and practical skills.

Course Overview

There are 44 guided learning hours. Delegates will be expected to undertake a further 50 hours of study, research, reading, practical application and assessments, over a period of 6-9 months.

 

The course is delivered through a mixture of workshops, 1:1 coaching, mastermind peer-to-peer sessions, and assessment preparation tutorials. The workshops are delivered face-to-face in London. Tutorial and coaching dates will be agreed on registration.

 

On successful completion of two assessments delegates will be awarded the CMI level 5 certificate in Management and Leadership.

  • Launch meeting: 14th July 2026 at 10.00 - 11.00 

 

  • Module 1: Principles of Leadership (Part 1) - 15th & 16th July 2026 - 08.30 - 12.30 

    • Coaching Session 1: 11th August 2026 - 1:1 hour time slot per delegate
    • Action Learning Workshop 1: 9th September 2026 - 09.00 - 11.00 

 

  • Module 1: Principles of Leadership (Part 2) - 22nd & 23rd September 2026 - 08.30 - 12.30
     
    • Assessment Tutorial 1: 13th October 2026 - 09.00 - 11.00
    • Coaching Session 2: 3rd November 2026 - 1:1 hour time slot per delegate
    • Action Learning Workshop 2: 24th November 2026 - 09.00 - 11.00 

 

  • Module 2: Coaching and Mentoring: 15th & 16th December 2026 - 08.30 - 12.30
     
    • Assessment Tutorial 2: 19th January 2026 - 09.00 - 11.00
    • Action Learning Workshop 2: 9th February 2026 - 09.00 - 11.00 
    • Coaching Session 3: 2nd March 2026 - 1:1 hour time slot per delegate 

 

  • Graduation: 27th April 2026 - 09.00 - 10.00 

 

The Advanced Leadership Programme is accredited by the internationally recognised CMI and those who successfully pass the two assessments of the programme alongside their attendance will be awarded the Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership qualification.

 

Trainers

James Gage
James Gage

APSCo, Associate Trainer

James brings over 25 years of recruitment, sales and people management experience to the CMI programmes. 

He has led teams of people both as a fee-earning manager and at Board member level. He’s a qualified manager, trainer, coach, NLP practitioner and is Belbin accredited. 

Over recent years he has been supporting the recruitment industry to upskill their people across the UK, Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, South Africa and Australasia.

Range of Training Expertise
  • Coaching
  • Management and leadership
  • Performance management
  • Team building

Ready to start your training journey?

 

To discuss your training needs and how we can support you - request a callback using the form below.