Delivered through an intuitive remote learning platform, the programme allows learners to study at their own pace while balancing the demands of work and everyday life. With approximately 40 guided learning hours, the course provides a flexible and accessible route into management without requiring time away from the workplace.

Across four structured units, learners explore how organisations operate, the responsibilities of first-line managers and the leadership approaches that help teams perform effectively. Topics include organisational culture, communication, accountability, equality, diversity and inclusion, leadership styles, emotional intelligence, motivation, conflict management, decision-making and the professional behaviours expected of successful managers.

Throughout the programme, learning is reinforced through practical leadership scenarios, workplace-based activities and reflective exercises that encourage learners to apply their knowledge directly within their own role. Learners also complete a management diagnostic at both the beginning and end of the programme, providing a clear picture of their development and progression.

There are no formal exams. By the end of the programme, learners will have gained a CMI Endorsed leadership qualification, practical management skills tailored to the sport, health and fitness sector, eligibility for Foundation Chartered Manager status and 12 months of CMI membership. The programme is suitable for both aspiring managers and professionals looking to strengthen their leadership capability, with no previous management experience required.