Our management qualifications are all accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).  PNE offer the NVQ in Management, levels 3, 5 and 7 and the VRQ in Management and Leadership, award, certificate and diploma for levels 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.

Delivery and Support

All of our qualifications are delivered using our online assessment tool, oscar.  With 24/7 access, oscar is a flexible, easy to use system that enables you to work at a time and pace that suits your lifestyle.  Our qualification process allows you to minimise the time you spend away from work and ensures that you undertake work study that is relevant to you and your organisation. 

Throughout your qualification you will be supported by an Assessor who has up-to-date management experience and qualifications and an in depth knowledge of the third sector.

You will also be given free access to some management courses through our e-learning academy, globe, to support your learning and development whilst undertaking your qualification.

The process consists of:

Initial assessment – carried out by a PNE Advisor by telephone to agree the appropriate qualification

Induction to the process – includes an overview of oscar, our online assessment system

Assessment planning – your assessor will help you to plan your assignments

Learning and development – your assessor will support you with any learning needs relevant to the qualification by drawing up an individual learning and development plan with you

Learner support – will take place electronically via the online learning system or by email or telephone

Preparation for assessment – this will consist of you identifying evidence to show that you are competent in the workplace and uploading this evidence to oscar

Assessment (NVQ) – your assessor will use a range of assessment methods to judge your evidence and give you feedback

Preparation for assessment (VRQ) – this will consist of you completing assignments and uploading them to oscar

Assessment (VRQ) – your assessor will mark your assignments and give you feedback

Why Do It?

A qualification in Management will:

• Give you an accredited qualification to show your competence as a manager.
  
• Develop your managerial skills and help you to become more confident in your role.
  
• Allow you, and your organisation, to identify, develop, and implement good practice matched to national standards in management.
  
• Enable you to manage resources effectively.
  
• Enable you to carry out continuing professional development.
  
• Provide you with a set of good practice guidelines to help you develop in your role.
  
• Give you access to online learning material that will provide you with the knowledge and understanding required for you to carry out your role as a manager.

Research has shown that investing in management development means:

• Qualified managers are more effective and as a result employee performance and productivity increases.
  
• Qualified managers are better at retaining staff and volunteers.
  
• Qualified managers display good practice behaviour which is adopted by staff.
  
• Qualified managers have better staff morale and satisfaction.
  
• Qualified managers have better soft skills such as inter-staff communication and leadership, better time management skills and increased customer satisfaction levels.
  
• Qualified managers benefit from increased confidence leading to improved decision making.

How Much Will It Cost?

Information on all prices is included in the download section below and are shown exclusive of VAT.

The price includes registration, certification, access to online learning materials and student membership of the CMI.

To find out the structure of each qualification please see the download documents below.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you are interested in learning more about our qualifications please call the team on 0191 438 7999 or email development@pne.org.

Alternatively fill out the enquiry form and we'll ring you back. 

These qualifications are derived from the National Occupational Standards for Management and Leadership and are accredited on the UK Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) and the European Qualifications Framework, meaning your qualification will be fully recognised throughout the UK and Europe.