CMI Level 8 Extended Diploma Management and Leadership SCQF Course Outline
Our CMI Level 8 Extended Diploma Management and Leadership SCQF course is thoughtfully structured to meet the 195 Guided Learning Hours requirement, providing delegates with 32 hours of comprehensive course material and 163 hours of interactive e-learning content.
Total Credit Value: 62
Total Guided Learning Hours: 195
S8001V1: Personal Development as a Manager and Leader
Credit Value: 6
Guided Learning Hours: 20
Module 1: Assessing and Planning for Personal Professional Development
- Identify the Importance of Continual Self-Development in Achieving Organisational Objectives
- Assess Current Skills and Competencies Against Role Requirements and Organisational Objectives
- Identify Development Opportunities for Current and Future Needs
- Construct a Personal Development Plan with Challenging Goals
Module 2: Planning Resources for Personal Professional Development
- Identify Resources Required to Support the Personal Development Plan
- Develop a Business Case to Secure Necessary Resources
Module 3: Implementing and Evaluating the Personal Development Plan
- Discuss Processes to Implement the Personal Development Plan
- Evaluate the Impact of the Personal Development Plan on Role and Organisational Objectives
- Review and Update the Personal Development Plan
Module 4: Supporting and Promoting Staff Welfare
- Discuss the Relationship Between Staff Welfare and Organisational Objectives
- Explain the Process for Assessing Staff Welfare
- Explain Managerial Actions for Staff Welfare Issues
- Describe Communication of Staff Welfare Responsibilities to the Team
- Discuss Records Maintenance to Support Staff Welfare
S8002V1: Information Based Decision Making
Credit Value: 7
Guided Learning Hours: 25
Module 1: Identifying and Selecting Sources of Data and Information
- Examine the Nature of Data and Information
- Evaluate Relevant Sources of Data and Information
- Discuss Criteria for Data and Information Selection
- Identify Legal Requirements for Data Collection, Use, and Storage
Module 2: Analysing and Presenting Information for Decision Making
- Evaluate Decision-Making Models
- Identify Stakeholders in Information Analysis and Decision Making
- Evaluate Methods for Presenting Decisions
Module 3: Communicating Decision-Supporting Information
- Evaluate Communication Methods for Decisions
- Discuss Processes for Implementing Communication Methods
- Evaluate Implementation of Communication Methods
S8004V1: Practices of Resource Management
Credit Value: 7
Guided Learning Hours: 25
Module 1: Planning and Identifying Resources
- Identify Resources Needed to Achieve Objectives
- Explain Resource Planning Processes
- Analyse Costs of Required Resources
Module 2: Utilising the Resource Supply Chain
- Evaluate Resource Supply Sources
- Manage Supply, Continuity, and Quality of Resources
- Analyse Strategies for Managing Supply Disruptions
Module 3: Monitoring and Evaluating Resource Use
- Review Resource Use Against Plans
- Discuss Methods for Monitoring and Reporting Resource Use
- Explain Using Resource Information for Future Planning
S8005V1: Meeting Stakeholder and Quality Needs
Credit Value: 6
Guided Learning Hours: 20
Module 1: Identifying Stakeholders and Their Requirements
- Determine Stakeholders and Expectations
- Discuss Methods for Meeting Stakeholder Requirements
- Evaluate Communication of Stakeholder Requirements with Teams
- Explain Updating Stakeholder Information Processes
Module 2: Applying and Improving Quality Standards
- Evaluate Organisational Quality
- Apply Quality Policies and Procedures
- Encourage Staff Contributions to Quality Improvement
Module 3: Conducting a Quality Audit
- Conduct Audit and Recommend Improvements
Module 4: Promoting Continuous Improvement and Change
- Discuss Continuous Improvement
- Evaluate Work Activities for Improvement
- Encourage Staff Ideas for Continual Improvement
S8006V1: Conducting a Management Project
Credit Value: 10
Guided Learning Hours: 35
Module 1: Identifying and Justifying a Management Project
- Select Management Area for Investigation
- Define Project Aim, Scope, and Objectives
- Justify the Project's Aim and Objectives
Module 2: Research and Data Analysis for the Project
- Identify Data Sources
- Analyse Data to Determine Options
- Select an Option That Meets Project Aims
Module 3: Making Conclusions and Recommendations
- Evaluate Research to Form Conclusions
- Recommend Actions to Meet Project Aim
- Assess Impact of Project Recommendations
Module 4: Showcasing and Reviewing Project Results
- Choose Medium for Results Presentation
- Produce Project Results
- Discuss the Impact of the Project on the Work-Related Area
S8012V1: Being a Leader
Credit Value: 7
Guided Learning Hours: 30
Module 1: Ethical and Value-Based Leadership
- Evaluate Organisational Culture and Values on Leadership
- Discuss Legal and Ethical Leadership Requirements
- Evaluate Social Concerns Impacting Leadership
Module 2: Leadership Styles
- Analyse Relationship Between Management and Leadership
- Evaluate Various Leadership Styles
- Discuss Adaptability of Leadership Styles
Module 3: Leadership Skills for Team Success
- Establish Team Culture of Professionalism and Support
- Evaluate Leadership Focus on Team Objectives
- Support Team's Understanding of Organisational Direction
- Adapt Leadership Styles for Team Development
S8009V1: Project Development and Control
Credit Value: 6
Guided Learning Hours: 20
Module 1: Identifying Project Stages and Lifecycle
- Describe Component Stages of a Project
- Define Project Lifecycle from Conception to Commissioning
- Assess Project's Role in Operational Management
Module 2: Understanding Project Methodologies
- Discuss Standard Project Management Approaches
- Describe Developing an Effective Project Management Environment
- Discuss Stakeholder Identification and Communication
- Identify Business Case Fundamentals
Module 3: Developing a Project Plan and Mitigating Risks
- Design a Project Plan for Specific Objectives
- Identify Financial and Risk Components for Project Design
Module 4: Constructing a Monitoring and Review Strategy
- Construct a Strategy to Monitor and Review Project Impact
S8010V1: Planning for Development
Credit Value: 6
Guided Learning Hours: 20
Module 1: Devising a Human Resource Plan
- Evaluate Human Resource Requirements
- Assess Team Capabilities
- Construct a Human Resource Plan
Module 2: Planning for Individual Development
- Assess Staff Abilities for Current and Future Objectives
- Develop Personal Development Plans
- Agree on Development Plans with Individuals
- Assess Capabilities of Staff to Meet Current and Future Objectives
Module 3: Initiating a Personal Development Plan
- Identify Support for Development Plans
- Initiate the Plan Against Objectives
Module 4: Evaluating the Progress of the Plan
- Review and Monitor Plan Progress
- Evaluate the Plan on Completion
- Assess Impact of the Plan on Organisational Objectives
S8011V1: Managing Recruitment, Selection, and Induction
Credit Value: 7
Guided Learning Hours: 25
Module 1: Understanding the Impact of Law and Organisational Procedures
- Summarise Legal Impact on Recruitment
- Identify Organisational Procedures Affecting Recruitment
- Discuss Recruitment Fairness and Objectivity
Module 2: Presenting a Case for Staffing Changes
- Analyse Staffing Resources for Current and Future Needs
- Develop Job Descriptions
- Develop Job Specifications
- Construct a Case for Additional Staffing
Module 3: Conducting a Selection Process
- Discuss Selection Process Stages
- Evaluate Selection Decision Support Methods
- Identify and Evaluate Record-Keeping Practices
- Evaluate the selection process
Module 4: Communicating Selection Decisions
- Identify Required Communications During Selection
- Review Impact of Recruitment and Selection Processes
- Review Impact of Appointed Candidates on Organisational Objectives
Module 5: Planning Induction for Appointed Candidates
- Develop Induction Plans for New Hires