CMI Level 5 Advanced Leadership Programme - March 2026

CMI Level 5 Advanced Leadership Programme - March 2026

10 March 26 to 17 December 26
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 2025'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: 10th March 2025 at 9.00 - 10.00 

 

  • Module 1: Effective Leadership - 24th & 25th March 2026 - 08.30 - 12.30

    • Coaching Session 1: 20th April 2026 - 1:1 hour time slot per delegate
    • Action Learning Workshop 1: 30th April 2026 - 09.00 - 11.00 

 

  • Module 2: Inspiring Leadership - 2nd & 3rd June 2026 - 08.30 - 12.30
     
    • Assessment Tutorial 1:  24th June 2026 - 09.00 - 11.00
    • Coaching Session 2: 6th July 2026 - 1:1 hour time slot per delegate
    • Action Learning Workshop 2: 23rd July 2026 - 09.00 - 11.00 

 

  • Module 3: Coaching and Mentoring: 8th & 9th September 2026 
     
    • Assessment Tutorial 2: 30th September 2026 - 09.00 - 11.00
    • Coaching Session 3: 26th October 2026 - 1:1 hour time slot per delegate 
    • Action Learning Workshop 3: 22nd October 2026 - 09.00 - 11.00

 

  • Graduation: 17th December 2026 - 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

Tracy Whiting-Iqbal
Tracy Whiting-Iqbal

Trainer, Coach and Management Consultant

Tracy has over 20 years’ experience working in the Recruitment Industry. Her career has developed from being a Permanent Recruiter, Senior Leader to Trainer/Coach. Her experience spans many sectors including accountancy and finance, financial service, office professionals, education, and tech recruitment.

 

Her true passion is delivering training and coaching services to drive recruitment performance. She has a wealth of experience writing and developing L&D frameworks for Consultant and Leaders of recruitment businesses. 

 

Her interactive style provides delegates with practical solutions and confidence to face real-life challenges with confidence. Tracy has a track record of developing talent into recruitment 'rising stars.'

Feedback
George
KDC Resource

Tracey delivered the course content excellently. She is confident and engaging and is not afraid to be put on the spot."

Megan
AP Group

"Tracy is a professional who cares about the participants of the courses. It was quite an intense training, but she was making sure we do understand everything and if there was any questions, we had enough time to ask them."

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