CMI Qualification
Level 3 Award in First Line Management and Leadership
Build the practical skills, confidence and professional recognition to take your first significant steps into leadership.
Qualification
CMI Level 3 Award
KAA connected programme
Future Leaders
Assessment unit
331
Unit credit value
7 credits
A strong foundation for your first leadership role.
KAA Future Leaders provides a route towards the CMI Level 3 Award for people taking their first significant steps into leadership and management. It is designed for aspiring or practising team leaders and supervisors, including those beginning to take responsibility for people, projects and performance.
The programme develops the practical foundations of effective leadership: setting direction, supporting others, managing priorities and helping people work towards shared goals. For schools and organisations, it is an opportunity to invest early in the people who will become tomorrow’s leaders.
Is this right for you?
- Aspiring and practising team leaders
- Supervisors and people new to managing others
- People taking responsibility for projects and performance
KAA also proposes this route for young people aged 16-19, including students and apprentices. Discuss suitability and entry requirements with the centre.
Your route to qualification
Talk with KAA about a programme and qualification route appropriate to your role and experience.
Discuss your starting point
Explore your experience, leadership responsibilities and goals with KAA.
Develop the foundations
Build your approach to communication, priorities, supporting others and team performance.
Demonstrate your learning
Complete the qualification requirements to work towards formal recognition of your leadership learning.
What you'll learn
Build a foundation you can use when leading people, coordinating work and taking on new responsibilities.
Set a clear direction
Understand how to give a team purpose and help people work towards shared goals.
Communicate with confidence
Develop the way you share expectations, listen and work with others.
Support your team
Explore how to help people contribute and work together effectively.
Manage priorities and performance
Build your approach to responsibilities, projects and the work needed to achieve results.
For you
Build practical skills, confidence and professional recognition as you begin your leadership journey.
For your organisation
Invest in emerging talent, including students and apprentices, and support the people who may take on future leadership responsibilities.
Qualification details
KAA Future Leaders provides a route towards a Level 3 Award, with the following unit identified in the programme brief.
CMI Level 3 –
Unit 331
Foundations for first line leadership
Develop the practical foundations of setting direction, communicating, supporting others and helping a team achieve its goals.
7
Credits
70
Total unit hours
31
Guided learning hours
Your commitment and support
Discuss your experience and intended setting with KAA so the programme and qualification route are appropriate for you.
Your commitment
Plan for approximately 70 hours of learning and assessment, including 31 guided learning hours. This combines supported learning with independent study, reflection and preparation of your assessment. KAA will explain the schedule and support available before you enrol.
How we support you
For students and young people aged 16–19 preparing for university, employment or positions of responsibility, this award offers an introduction to managing and leading others. Build your understanding of teamwork, communication and leadership while working towards a recognised qualification. KAA can help you decide whether the programme is right for you.
Fees, assessment and dates
Speak to Kate about upcoming dates, current fees and what’s included. She can explain how you’ll be assessed, the support available and how to prepare, so you know what to expect before getting started.
Discuss your qualification with the KAA team.
We can help you explore the right route, assessment requirements and practical arrangements for you or your organisation.
Kate Beetlestone
CMI Centre Co-ordinator