Turning Potential into Progression: Why The Manchester College Invested in CMI Learning

At The Manchester College, developing internal talent is more than a goal—it’s part of the culture. That’s why Janice Leach, Administration Service Manager, supported team member Daniel Grant to complete a Level 3 CMI Management qualification with MOL.

“We enrolled Daniel on the CMI course because we need to upskill our own staff…and prepare him for any future opportunities,” says Janice. “He has a desire to progress to a more senior role, and we love to see a member of our team grow through their own hard work and dedication.”

For Daniel, the course was a strategic step forward. “I wanted to learn and develop the necessary skills to pursue greater career progression.”

Throughout the programme, Daniel developed a clear understanding of the principles behind good leadership and team management.
“It was insightful to learn how and why managers make certain decisions, and how they plan to overcome obstacles.” 

Crucially, he’s been able to apply these insights in his day job. “The course helped me understand the importance of colleague relationships and how to approach them - whether we’re cooperating on a task or dealing with conflict.”

From Janice’s perspective, that learning has already translated into positive change. “Daniel now has more confidence and knowledge when applying for new posts. He’s better at prioritising workload - not just for himself but for the wider team.”

Daniel also credits the course with helping him to think more critically. “It opened my eyes to analysing the positives and negatives within my working environment, which has allowed me to make small but useful improvements.”

MOL’s flexible delivery model made balancing study with work achievable. “Studying was a welcome challenge,” says Daniel. “The Virtual Learning Environment made it easy to work from home and communicate with our tutor for clarity and advice.”

As a manager, Janice appreciated how MOL’s approach supported her team member. “It was easy to build study time into Daniel’s working week, and the flexibility around assignment submissions made a difference.”

What stood out to Daniel was the support he received from MOL tutors. “The tutor’s delivery was easy to follow and encouraged group interaction and discussion. That created a healthy learning environment.”

The course has laid a solid foundation for Daniel’s next steps. “My qualification has boosted my confidence and given my manager confidence in my potential to progress into a more senior role.”

Asked whether he would recommend MOL to others, Daniel is clear: “Courses are taught by professional tutors who tailor the learning experience and provide help when necessary. MOL provides a flexible avenue to pursue qualifications.”

If CMI qualifications could help you develop your future leaders, visit https://www.mollearn.com/management-leadership/ or call our helpful advisors on 0345 203 2103.