Entry Requirements:
No formal entry requirements. Candidates must have substantial operational management responsibilities.

Brief summary of main subject areas:
The award is aimed at practising managers who have operational responsibility for substantial programmes and resources. 10 units require to be completed (6 mandatory and 4 optional) and these include, manage change in organisational activities, establish information management & communication systems, plan & prepare projects, manage the running of projects
Full details available from SQA.

Mode of Delivery:
Candidates undertake completion of a Portfolio which demonstrates evidence of Competence/Knowledge/Skills across all units.

Placement Requirements:
No placement requirements.

Certification and Recognition:
Level V is an award by SQA, The Management Charter Initiative (MCI) and the Institute of Management (IM).

Articulation/Progression:
Holders may wish to undertake the new qualification for Registered Mangers and claim APL for units gained.

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