CMI Level 5 Award in Managing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

School of Business & Technology London

The CMI Level 5 Award in Managing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is a recognised qualification designed to equip professionals with the skills needed to foster inclusive, fair, and high-performing workplace cultures. It is intended for current and aspiring middle managers who want to embed equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) into core business practices and lead with both impact and integrity.

This short course, delivered through a single focused module, offers a comprehensive understanding of inclusive leadership. It provides you with the tools to integrate EDI into strategic and operational decisions, shaping policies and practices that promote belonging, fairness, and opportunity for all. Mapped to the CMI Professional Standards and reflecting best practice as outlined in CMI’s Delivering Diversity paper and the Women’s Broken Windows campaign, this course develops key leadership skills, including ethical decision-making, stakeholder engagement, change management, and team development.

Recognised by employers and valued across sectors, the award provides a solid foundation for growing as an inclusive, responsible, and future-focused leader—well-prepared to meet the demands of a diverse and evolving workplace.

CMI graduates achieve remarkable things:

• 72% agree that their CMI qualification gave them a competitive edge in the job application process.
• 89% agree they use the skills learnt on their accredited qualification in their current role.
• 88% agree that the accredited qualification gave them good career prospects.
• Recent CMI graduates earn a median of 28k compared to just 21k for a typical business studies graduate.
• Employers highly value the qualifications awarded by CMI, and over 80% of managers agree that a CMI qualification is essential to becoming a professional manager.

This course is ideal for current or aspiring middle managers who want to lead with fairness and inclusivity. Designed for professionals looking to embed equality, diversity, and inclusion into everyday business practice, whether managing teams or overseeing operations. The award provides a focused, time-efficient learning path, delivered in a single concise module, making it perfect for busy schedules while providing practical insights to create inclusive and high-performing workplace cultures.

This course is tailored for practising or aspiring middle managers who are looking to strengthen their leadership credentials while building the knowledge and capabilities to champion equality, diversity, and inclusion across their organisation.

To be eligible for this course, you must:

• Be 18 years of age and over
• Possess the ability to complete the Level 5 Qualification

Our friendly admissions advisors will provide the best advice, considering your needs and goals.

This course can open a range of career pathways including,

• HR and People Manager, with an estimated salary of £45,000–£65,000 per annum.
• Organisational Development Manager, with an estimated salary of £57,000–£75,000 per annum.
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager, with an estimated salary of £45,000–£60,000 per annum.