Become a Chartered Manager

We are an Approved Centre for the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and a Chartered Manager Assessment Centre. We offer a number of routes to gaining Membership and Chartered Manager Status at Chartered Member  (CMgr MCMI) or Chartered Fellow (CMgr FCMI).

"Chartered Managers are consistent high performers,

committed to current best practice and ethical standards"

A unique designation, exclusively awarded by the Chartered Management Institute, Chartered Manager embodies a professional approach to management through knowledge, competence, professional standards and commitment to continuing professional development (CPD).

The routes we offer are Qualified and Exemption

Qualified Route 

Qualified Route 1- Chartered Member CMgr MCMI- Entry Requirements- Minimum of 3 years experience plus a relevant Degree Level Qualification in Management  OR 5 years experience  plus a Certificate in management at level 5 or above (any awarding body)

Qualified Route 2- Chartered Fellow CMgr FCMI- Entry Requirements-  Minimum of 7 years (of which 3 strategic) experience plus a Diploma (any awarding body) Level 7 or above in Management OR 10 years (of which 3 strategic)  experience plus Degree level qualification at certificate level 5 or above in Management

Qualified Route 3- Chartered Member CMgr MCMI- Entry requirements- A candidate can now apply for Chartered Manager via the Qualified route if they have 5 years or more management experience with no specific management qualification. The purpose of these changes, is to offer a route where a candidate can apply based exclusively on their management experience.

The qualified route is available via Written Assesssment or Professional Discussion. We also offer Coaching and Training Sessions (additional cost) to support your application process. Please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further information and pricing options.

Exemption Route

The exemption route is available via our integrated CMI Diploma Qualification Programmes

Chartered Manager Level 5 Programme- candidates complete a CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management & Leadership and a short reflective summary and CPD plan.

Chartered Manager Level 7 Programme- candidates complete a CMI Level 7 Diploma in  Stratgegic Management & Leadership and a short reflective summary and CPD plan.

Depending on your management experience, successful completion of either programme would result in Chartered Member or Chartered Fellow status with the CMI.