If you have completed CIPD Level 7, or you are planning to study it, there is now an opportunity to strengthen your professional profile even further.Â
Through our CIPD × CMI pathway, eligible professionals may be able to gain a CMI Level 7 Certificate and eventually apply for Chartered Manager status through a short professional discussion, recognising the strategic leadership capability developed alongside advanced HR knowledge.Â
CIPD Level 7 demonstrates advanced strategic HR knowledge. Adding a CMI Level 7 Certificate can help showcase your leadership and management capability alongside your people expertise.Â
This combination is valuable for professionals who want to present themselves as both:Â
It creates a stronger professional profile for senior roles, broader responsibilities, and leadership-focused progression.Â
This pathway may be suitable for:Â
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The process is designed to be straightforward and accessible.Â
Speak to our team to find out whether this pathway is suitable for you.Â
You will take part in a short discussion with a qualified leadership coach.
This conversation focuses on your strategic understanding, leadership approach, and professional experience.
Upon completion, you will get your CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Leadership and Management. This means that now you are a CMI-certified professional.
After you receive your CMI Level 7 certificate, you will automatically be upgraded to a Foundational Chartered Manager Status (fCMgr).
After this, if you wish, you can apply for fast track through a short application for Full Chartered Manager Status (CMgr).
By combining CIPD Level 7 with a CMI Level 7 Certificate, you can present a more rounded professional identity, one that reflects both advanced people practice knowledge and recognised leadership capability.Â
For many professionals, this offers an effective way to build further credibility without committing to a full additional programme.Â
Today’s senior HR and people professionals are increasingly expected not only to understand people strategy, but also to lead, influence, and drive organisational performance.Â
That is why combining strategic HR and leadership recognition can be such a powerful next step.Â
CMI qualifications offer more than just nationally recognised courses. By studying CMI with We-are-HR, you are joining a network of over 143,000 members worldwide, with access to the mentoring, support, and globally recognised learning resources that come hand-in-hand with CMI membership.
Whether you have already completed CIPD Level 7 or are planning to begin it, our team can help you understand how the CIPD × CMI pathway works.Â
Not necessarily. This opportunity may also be relevant if you are planning to study CIPD Level 7.
The discussion is designed to be short and focused, around 45 minutes.
No, this is positioned as a streamlined pathway rather than a full additional programme.
You can contact our team to discuss eligibility and next steps.
Not necessarily; there is an alternative route: write 3 short responses to reports to achieve the certification.
Start your journey toward becoming a Chartered Manager today! Call us on 020 3740 0757 or email us at sales@we-are-hr.com to learn more about the CIPD × CMI Pathway and how it can transform your career.
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