Management and Leadership: Planning Your Personal Development from FutureLearn

Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more The course is designed for new or aspiring managers, or experienced managers with few or no formal qualifications.It will enable you to demonstrate your continuous professional development and go on to achieve a CMI Level 5 Award as part of the Management and Leadership, Personal Development program.If you also complete and pass the Management and Leadership, Essentials program, you’ll earn another CMI Level 5 Award. Together, these two awards will give you a CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership – the next step to Chartered Manager status. Please note, the deadline for registration on the CMI final assessment courses is 31 August 2020.

Topics Covered

Assess and plan for personal professional development
Produce and plan the resources required for personal professional development
Identify, implement and evaluate a personal development plan

Reviews summary

Management skills for personal development

According to learners, this course is a well-structured pathway for anyone looking to enhance their management and leadership capabilities through personal development planning. Students find the content practical and applicable, making it a valuable resource for career advancement. A key draw is the opportunity to work towards CMI Level 5 awards, providing a recognized qualification. However, some learners might find the content introductory if they possess extensive prior experience. Additionally, clarity around CMI registration deadlines and associated costs could be improved for prospective students.

Well-organized and allows for self-paced study.

"The course modules were well-structured and easy to follow at my own pace, which is perfect for busy professionals."

"I could fit the learning around my busy work schedule without feeling rushed or overwhelmed."

"The content flowed logically from one topic to the next, making the learning journey very smooth."

Tailored for aspiring and current managers.

"As an aspiring manager, I found the content highly relevant to my career path and future leadership role."

"This course is ideal for anyone looking to advance their leadership skills in a structured environment."

"It aligns well with the needs of professionals seeking to formalize their management development."

Equips learners with tools for personal growth.

"I gained practical strategies to plan my personal development in a structured way."

"The course provides actionable insights for self-improvement that I can use immediately."

"It really helped me structure my professional development goals with clear steps."

Offers a path to formal management qualifications.

"The CMI Level 5 Award option was a major draw for me; it adds significant value to my resume."

"It's a great stepping stone towards achieving Chartered Manager status, which is my ultimate goal."

"I appreciated the clear path to a recognized qualification, validating my learning efforts."

May feel introductory for experienced professionals.

"For someone new to management, it's comprehensive, but I felt some parts were quite basic given my prior experience."

"I was hoping for more advanced leadership insights, but it's a good foundation for personal development planning."

"If you already have significant management experience, some concepts might be familiar and repetitive."

Specifics about CMI registration could be clearer.

"I wish the information about the CMI assessment deadline was more prominent from the start of the course."

"The additional cost for the CMI award was not as clear as I'd hoped it would be when I enrolled."

"It's a shame if you miss the CMI registration window, as that was a key reason for enrolling in this program."

Career center

Learners who complete Management and Leadership: Planning Your Personal Development will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers: