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The CMI Level 2 Award in Team Leading covers team-leading skills and knowledge and is designed for practising or aspiring team leaders who wish to develop their knowledge and team-leading skills. A wide range of units allows individuals and employers to tailor the elements and size of the qualification to their needs specifically.
The Level 2 Award in Team Leading is a concise and shorter course that gives you a substantial knowledge of core team-leading skills while focusing on the specific leadership areas appropriate to you and your workplace.
You'll have a wide range of modules to choose from, and depending on your career goals, you can select the modules that will be most effective for your progression.
This course is perfect for you if you are a current or aspiring team leader and want to take your career to the next level.
You will develop substantial knowledge of core team-leading skills while focusing on the specific leadership areas appropriate to you and your workplace.
This course is designed for team leaders; to support the development of their skills in leading a team, making sure that team’s work achieves organisational objectives, and contributing to planning, problem solving and decision making.
Upon completing this course, you can progress to:
Studying for a CMI qualification offers you more than just academic standing. When you enrol with us for the CMI Level 2 Award in Team Leading, you will have access to CMI Membership and Support for the duration of your study alongside your qualification.
CMI graduates achieve remarkable things:
Full access for 6 months from enrolment.
The CMI Level 2 Award in Team Leading is designed for individuals who are new to a team leading role or who are preparing to take on first-line responsibilities within their organisation.
This course will bring you many vital benefits, such as;
CMI (the Chartered Management Institute) is the UK's only chartered professional body focused exclusively on management and leadership. CMI sets the benchmark for management practice, and its qualifications are approved and regulated by Ofqual.
CMI qualifications run from Level 3 up to Level 8, offering a clear progression route from first-line management to senior strategic leadership. Learners also gain professional CMI membership and the opportunity to work towards Chartered Manager status — a distinction only a small proportion of UK managers hold.
Key reasons to choose CMI Qualifications:
To enrol in the CMI Level 2 Award in Team Leading, learners must meet the following entry requirements.
Be 18 years of age and over.
Possess the ability to complete the Level 2 course.
The course is offered in English. You must possess considerable competency in English.
For each module you study, you will complete a written assignment of 1,000–1,500 words and submit it online via your MyLearnDirect learning portal. Your submitted assignments will be assessed by a dedicated tutor who will provide feedback to support your progress.
We have a range of units available for this CMI Level 2 qualification, and you can select the units depending on your career goals and progression following the rules of combination.
Rules of Combination
You need to complete any combination of units to a minimum of 5 credits. The minimum Total Qualification Time is 50 hours.
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.
Unit Aims
This unit provides learners with insights into the development of essential skills and knowledge for effective team leadership, along with an understanding of the leader's responsibilities for team well-being. It covers identifying work goals and the competencies required to meet them. Furthermore, learners can collaboratively establish, execute, and assess a development plan designed to achieve these objectives while grasping the team leader's crucial role in promoting a healthy workplace environment.
Learning Outcomes:
Unit Aims
This unit prepares learners to understand the essentials of organising and leading team briefings to foster communication within the team. It highlights the critical role of communication in team leadership, outlines the steps to arrange team briefings, and explains how to guide these sessions effectively.
Learning Outcomes:
Unit Aims
This unit prepares learners to lead a team in the planning, evaluation, and execution of tasks aimed at meeting defined objectives. Learners will learn to comprehend team goals, formulate strategies for achievement, and effectively monitor and assess the team's performance.
Learning Outcomes:
Unit Aims
This unit provides learners with the knowledge to identify, source, and manage resources tosuccessfully reach team objectives. It emphasizes effective resource management and strategies to reduce waste.
Learning Outcomes:
Unit Aims
In this unit, learners will explore the essentials of communication and relationship-building with their manager, team, and individuals outside their team. The goal is to understand how to effectively engage with the manager, nurture teamwork, and establish valuable connections beyond the team environment.
Learning Outcomes:
Unit Aims
This unit enables learners to effectively onboard new team members and to identify, plan, and implement necessary training for the team. It covers the process of planning and executing an induction for new hires, as well as assessing and addressing the training needs of team members. Learners will also learn how to train a team member to successfully complete specific tasks.
Learning Outcomes:
Our online learning gives you the flexibility to study when and where you want, with rich online learning resources and study guides developed by our expert tutors to provide structure, keep you motivated, and strengthen your understanding of the subject.
If you want a high level of structured guidance and support but can't attend scheduled live classes, then online learning is the perfect study method. You study at your own pace and set your own flexible schedule. We are dedicated to offering extensive learning support to simplify your learning journey, so we provide the option to schedule online personal meetings with your tutor at your convenience.
Our simplified online learning facilitates you to achieve high career growth without stress and dilemmas.
We are committed to providing unwavering support throughout your educational journey. Our dedicated support team is a crucial link between tutors and learners, ensuring that guidance, assessment feedback, and additional study assistance are delivered promptly and effectively.
We focus on providing a sophisticated, flexible learning experience. Our courses are designed with 100% online learning so your studies fit around your full-time work and other commitments, letting you study from anywhere, at your own pace.
You'll also get dedicated tutor support, scheduled personal tutor meetings whenever you need them, and access to our Dedicated Support Desk portal to raise queries or request a call back.
Our online learning gives you the flexibility to study when and where you want, with rich online learning resources and study guides developed by our expert tutors to provide structure, keep you motivated, and strengthen your understanding of the subject.
If you want a high level of structured guidance and support without attending scheduled classes, then online learning is the perfect study method for you. You study at your own pace and set your own flexible schedule. Our simplified online learning helps you achieve high career growth without stress and dilemmas.
You can 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. When it comes to support, we have a dedicated support desk team so you can raise queries, request tutor support, and ask for a callback whenever you need guidance or assistance.
You will have access to unlimited dedicated tutor support through our centralised Support Desk portal. You can schedule personal tutor meetings whenever needed and raise queries via the MyLearnDirect learning portal at any time.
What are the payment methods?
The fee can be paid in either of the following methods:
Debit Card/Credit Card
PayPal
Bank Transfer
Do you offer a monthly payment plan?
Yes. We offer flexible, low-cost and interest-free payment plans across all our courses and study methods, so you can spread the cost monthly and focus on learning.
Can I interchange the units?
As an approved centre, SBTL preselects the units for each course from those listed in the awarding body's specification, and the preselected units are shown on every course's details page.
If you'd like different units, you must request this before enrolment so we can confirm the learning resources are available. Once enrolment is complete, unit interchange requests can no longer be accommodated.
What are the steps I need to follow once I decide to join you?
What does the allocated tutor provide to me?
What is the difference between Award, Certificate, Diploma or Extended Diploma?
CMI courses come in four different sizes. The size depends on the depth of the qualification and the duration you take to complete it.
CMI is regulated by four regulators: Ofqual in England, CCEA in Northern Ireland, Qualifications Wales, and the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) — meaning all qualifications awarded by CMI are regulated.
Which CMI Management and Leadership course is right for me?
A CMI qualification is the perfect choice if you want to build or advance your career in management. CMI qualifications symbolise a global benchmark for excellence, as CMI is the only Chartered professional body in Management and Leadership. By studying a CMI course, you join a network of over 143,000 members globally, gaining access to the mentoring, support, and globally recognised learning resources that come with CMI membership.
CMI qualifications range from Level 2 to Level 8, with different levels relating to learners' career positions, roles, and responsibilities. Course content is designed to provide the skills and knowledge required for your current and future positions, roles, and responsibilities. Below is a broad overview of the qualifications and the roles they cover.
CMI Level 2
CMI Level 2 in Team Leading is designed for aspiring team leaders who wish to develop their knowledge and team-leading skills.
There are three qualifications in this suite. Choose depending on your goals and needs:
CMI Level 3
Designed for aspiring, supervisory, or first-line managers, offering a broad range of knowledge from team leading to project and resource management.
Three qualifications are available in the CMI Level 3 Principles of Management and Leadership suite:
CMI Levels 4 and 5
CMI Level 4 and Level 5 in Management and Leadership are designed for middle managers, focusing on developing core management skills such as managing resources, decision-making, recruitment, and information management.
For CMI Level 4, there are three qualifications to choose from based on your progression:
For CMI Level 5, there are four qualifications to choose from, based on your progression opportunities and the depth of qualification you need:
CMI Levels 6 and 7
These courses target senior management, specifically developed for those responsible for translating organisational strategy into effective performance.
CMI Level 6 in Professional Management and Leadership Practice is designed for individuals wishing to develop their professional management and leadership practice skills. Three qualifications are available — select one based on your experience and career aspirations:
CMI Level 7 in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice is designed for current or aspiring senior managers looking to develop strategic management and leadership skills to drive business activities and achieve organisational success. Four qualifications are available — choose based on your career progression, goals, and depth of study:
CMI Level 8
CMI is the only organisation offering Level 8, suited to C-level senior managers. This course primarily focuses on strategic management and developing performance management strategies.
You can enrol on any CMI course depending on your career aspirations and eligibility, but you should consider your role, responsibilities, and experience when choosing. Note that only the CMI Level 5, Level 6, and Level 7 Diplomas, and the Level 5 and Level 7 Extended Diplomas, will enable you to become a Chartered Manager.
What is Foundation Chartered Manager Status (fCMgr)?
Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) is a professional status designed to help you gain a competitive advantage and start your management career journey with CMI membership benefits. This exceptional status as a Foundation Chartered Manager recognises you as an individual and proves you have the essential skills to be an effective manager. Moreover, the status demonstrates your commitment to further developing those skills to deliver better business results.
Eligibility to become Foundation Chartered Manager
You will be automatically eligible to become a Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) if you complete one of the following courses with us.
What is Chartered Manager Status (CMgr)?
Chartered Manager (CMgr) is a professional recognition and the highest status a professional can achieve in management and leadership. Offered only by Chartered Management Institute, thousands of UK managers at all levels and across all sectors now hold Chartered Manager and highly value it – as shown by the remarkably high net promoter score of +67 and satisfaction and retention rates of 93% within the Chartered Manager report.
The Chartered Managers bring much value and contribute to the UK economy and businesses.
Why should you become Chartered Manager?
Benefits for Organisations
Chartered Managers have the potential to solve problems and deliver solutions for businesses:
Benefits for Individuals
Becoming a chartered manager will enable you to continue developing your skills throughout your career.
Fast Track to Chartered Status
You can fast-track to apply for Chartered Manager status, the ultimate professional accolade for managers, after completing one of the courses below and with 3+ years of experience in a managerial role.
