9 Reasons to Complete a Management Course

To become a manager, there are often no specific qualifications needed, and no mandatory management course once you’re in the role. Managers are often appointed through internal promotions - or due to experience within their company – but without proper training, they can negatively affect operations.

2.4 million “accidental managers'' are costing the UK economy £84 billion a year! It's important that managers are skilled enough to take on the role, so they can perform effectively.

Becoming a Chartered Manager with CMI showcases your leadership skills and commitment to self-improvement, enhancing your career prospects and respect in your field.

Think your management skills could use some work? Read on to learn the top 9 reasons why you should complete a management course.

What are the negative impacts of an untrained manager?

Here are some things a manager may experience if they’re untrained in management:

• Imposter syndrome or lack of confidence
• Disobedience from team members
• Uncertainty about procedures
• Difficulty making tough decisions
• Struggles transitioning from your old duties to your new
• Low performance and productivity
• Lack of enjoyment in your role
• Feeling excluded from others at work
• Poor skills or confidence when communicating.

If you’ve experienced any of these, you’ll definitely benefit from completing a management course - like one of our accredited CMI courses!

What is a management course?

A management course is a planned programme that helps people learn how to lead teams, make important decisions, and use resources wisely.

These courses teach key topics like leadership, communication, project management, and employee management.

By taking a management course, you’ll gain useful skills and methods that can boost your ability to manage, whether you’re just starting out or looking to move up in your career.

Additionally, they give insight into how businesses work and help improve skills in solving complex problems and making strategic decisions.

Why do a management course?

There are many benefits to a management course; they cover everything you’ll need to successfully manage people and teach you how to achieve real results within an organisation.

With the guidance of seasoned professionals and latest industry trends, you'll learn how to navigate the complexities of the business world and overcome challenges with ease.

Read on to find out more about why you should do a Management CMI course.

1. Better understand your role as a manager

Whether you’re an aspiring, first-time, or experienced manager, it can sometimes be difficult to gauge exactly where you stand and what your role is within a wider organisation.

A management course can help you understand exactly what the role of a manager is, how you fit into a business, and help you develop management techniques to continuously deliver results.

2. Improve communication skills

Communication is essential as a manager – if you can’t successfully communicate what you need from people, they can’t deliver it.

However, there’s a common issue when managers have been appointed because of their industry experience rather than management abilities; they often lack experience in communicating with others.

In fact, in 2021, lack of communication was cited as the number-one criticism employees had about their managers.

A CMI management course can help you improve both your written and spoken communication, so you can have more productive conversations with team members and stakeholders, and deliver more confident and engaging presentations when required.

3. Improve decision-making skills

Everyone knows that managers must make judgement calls in their day-to-day role. These decisions are sometimes simple, but can also be challenging, particularly in areas such as staffing and employee retention.

The decisions you make as a manager can have far-reaching consequences that affect your team, department, or even board - so you need to be confident and capable when it comes to making them.

A good management course will touch on techniques and strategies to use when making any decision, helping you to make them in an informed and swift manner.

4. Improve productivity and performance

The ability to lead individuals and teams to success is arguably the most important skill for a manager to have.

Managers are not only responsible for their own performance, but also for the performance of their whole team, and keeping everyone productive and on track is key to the role.

Management courses equip managers with the knowledge to identify priorities and set measurable objectives. After finishing, you’ll understand how to organise and allocate daily work activities, monitor outcomes, and respond practically to problems in a manner that supports your team’s productivity and performance.

Data from the CMI has shown that organisations that invest in management and leadership

development programme an average 23% increase in organisational performance, and a 32% increase in employee engagement and productivity

5. Manage change effectively

Change is inevitable in business; from new-starts to organisational restructures, change happens within companies of all sizes. As a manager, you need to manage these changes and respond in a way that keeps your team confident and productive.

Management courses give you the skills to manage change, achieve set objectives, and to do so in a professional manner, with open and honest communication throughout the entire process.

6. Get impartial feedback on your abilities

Everyone in an organisation has an agenda – even if they don’t know it themselves.

Internal feedback can be influenced by existing relationships, personal feelings, and past experiences, rather than being a truly objective review of your capabilities.

As a manager, it’s crucial to get honest and impartial feedback on your abilities and performance, so that you can improve where needed to deliver the best results for yourself, your team, and your business.

Surveys conducted by Gallup revealed that managers who received authentic strength feedback showed 8.9% greater profitability, compared to those who didn’t.

A management course is a fantastic way to get this honest feedback, as you’ll be assessed by an impartial individual who’ll be able to benchmark your abilities against those of other managers.

7. Boost team morale and confidence

Management is a two-way street; your team needs to have confidence in you as their manager for them to respond effectively to your management techniques.

A management course demonstrates your dedication to developing as a manager, which can give team members confidence in your abilities. An investment in skills development can also help to boost team morale, as it opens doors for employee development in the future.

8. Improve career prospects and salary

As we said at the start, there isn’t always a requirement for managers to have a management qualification. However, if you want to progress or switch roles, it can be a significant advantage.

Research from CMI has shown that a professional management qualification can make an individual 9% more employable and can lead to an extra £81,000 in earnings over a career.

Completing a management course shows employers that you’re committed to improving your abilities, willing to take on extra responsibilities, and have developed industry-leading management skills that can give you an advantage over other candidates.

9. CMI Management & Leadership levels

Here at MOL, we deliver CMI accredited management courses, so you can rest assured that your qualification is certified by a prestigious professional body.

We offer CMI Level 3 Principles of Management and Leadership, as well as the CMI Level 5 in Managament and Leadership[CB1] , which can lead on to Chartered Manager status.[CB2] 

These levels ensure that no matter your experience level, there’s a course you can do to improve your management skills.

Benefits of completing a management course

Taking a management course gives you important skills that help you become a better leader. They teach you how to make smarter choices and work well with teams, and this kind of training can give your career a boost by making you stand out to potential employers.

Besides improving your job opportunities - 1 in 5 Chartered Managers receive a pay rise after becoming Chartered - a management course helps you understand how businesses work.

You’ll learn to solve problems more effectively and build the confidence you need to lead in different situations. Overall, it’s a great way to prepare for future challenges in the workplace!

Get qualified with MOL

There are more benefits to completing a management course than we can count – both for you and your employer.

So, if you’re interested in driving long-term business growth and being recognised as a world-class manager, it’s the best choice for you and your career. Choose to study at your own pace through our On Demand option or choose Live Online if you learn better with live webinars.

 Find out more about MOL’s CMI Management Courses and get enrolled with us today!