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About the Chartered Manager Program
Africa’s Pathway to Chartered Leadership ExcellenceThe Chartered Manager Program (CMP) is the highest expression of leadership certification on the continent — a chartering journey that transforms senior executives into globally recognised Chartered Managers (CMgr).
Jointly delivered by the University of Gold Coast (UGC) and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI-UK), this prestigious program provides a single, embedded pathway to the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management & Leadership Practice and Chartered Manager status (CMgr) — the United Kingdom’s highest professional leadership credential.
Becoming a Chartered Manager is more than an achievement; it is an elevation. It signifies verified competence, ethical leadership, and measurable impact. CMP participants join a global fellowship of leaders who lead with vision, integrity, and excellence.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
Programme Aims
- To prepare executives for Chartered Manager (CMgr) designation through integrated academic and professional learning.
- To develop strategic, ethical, and financially astute leaders capable of transforming organisations.
- To promote excellence in governance, accountability, and leadership impact.
- To strengthen Africa’s leadership capacity through globally benchmarked chartered standards.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this chartered pathway, participants will:
- Earn dual recognition — CMI Level 7 Certificate and Chartered Manager (CMgr) status.
- Demonstrate competence across the CMI’s Professional Standard for Management & Leadership.
- Lead with strategic foresight, ethical authority, and financial stewardship.
- Represent Africa as a globally chartered leader of influence.
Programme Structure
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Total Duration: 12 Days (2 Days × 6 Modules)
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Delivery: Hybrid – Executive Masterclasses + Online Learning
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Cohort Size: 25 Leaders per Intake
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Frequency: 3 Cohorts Annually
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Faculty: UGC Professors | CMI Master Trainers | Global CEOs
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Venues: University of Gold Coast Hall & UGC Virtual Campus
Investment
Tuition includes:
- Chartered Manager registration & certification
- CMI Membership (12 months)
- Executive learning materials
- UGC–CMI Leadership Dinners
- Access to CMI’s Global Leadership Network
The Chartered Leadership Curriculum
(Each module is two days of intensive, charter-level learning.)
Module 1: Strategic Leadership & Organisational Impact
CMI Unit 701 | Duration: 2 Days
Overview:
Chartered leadership begins with clarity of vision and integrity of purpose. This module empowers executives to shape organisational destiny through strategic foresight and transformation.
Aims:
To cultivate charter-grade leaders who align purpose, ethics, and impact.
Outcomes:
- Align organisational purpose with measurable results.
- Exercise ethical authority and inspire transformation.
- Demonstrate leadership impact at a strategic level.
Core Themes
- Purpose-driven leadership
- Organisational transformation
- Ethical governance
- Measuring leadership influence
Module 2: Leading & Developing People for High Performance
CMI Unit 702 | Duration: 2 Days
Overview
Chartered Managers are people-builders. This module focuses on creating cultures of excellence and inclusive high performance.
Aims
To enable leaders to unlock potential, develop talent, and sustain team excellence.
Outcomes
- Build inclusive, high-performing teams.
- Lead through emotional intelligence and ethical influence.
- Drive talent development and engagement.
Content:
- Talent and succession
- Coaching and mentoring
- Motivation and Culture
- Performance optimisation
Module 3: Developing Organisational Strategy
CMI Unit 704 | Duration: 2 Days
Overview
Every Chartered Manager must think and act strategically. This module builds the capacity to analyse, design, and execute strategies that drive growth and governance.
Aims:
To equip executives with frameworks for strategic thinking and corporate foresight.
Outcomes:
- Conduct deep environmental and competitive analysis.
- Formulate innovative, evidence-based strategies.
- Govern and evaluate strategic implementation.
Content
- Strategic analysis
- Scenario planning
- Innovation and business models
- Strategic control and evaluation
Module 4: Finance for Strategic Leaders
CMI Unit 706 | Duration: 2 Days
Overview:
Financial literacy is the hallmark of chartered leadership. This module gives non-finance leaders the insight to make transparent, data-driven financial decisions.
Aims:
To empower leaders with financial acumen that ensures accountability and value creation.
Outcomes
- Interpret and analyse financial statements.
- Evaluate investment and risk from a governance perspective.
- Integrate financial strategy into corporate leadership.
Content
- Strategic finance
- M&A and investment appraisal
- Risk leadership
- Ethical financial governance
Module 5: Collaboration, Partnerships & Competitive Advantage
CMI Unit 703 | Duration: 2 Days
Overview:
Chartered leaders thrive through collaboration. This module explores how alliances, partnerships, and ecosystems drive innovation and competitive strength.
Aims:
To develop the capability to lead cross-sector collaborations that create shared value.
Outcomes:
Build and sustain strategic partnerships.
Lead collaborations ethically and effectively.
Generate competitive advantage through co-creation.
Content:
- Strategic alliances
- Public-private partnerships
- Trust and governance
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Module 6: Chartered Manager Portfolio & Professional Impact
CMgr Standards | Duration: 2 Days
Overview:
This capstone consolidates all learning into the Chartered Manager Professional Impact Portfolio, demonstrating readiness for CMgr accreditation.
Aims:
To prepare participants to evidence leadership competence and professional impact to CMI’s chartered standard.
Outcomes:
- Compile and present a professional impact portfolio.
- Demonstrate competence across CMgr standards.
- Articulate a chartered leadership identity recognised globally.
Content:
- CMgr competency framework
- Reflective leadership practice
- Evidence portfolio design
- Professional impact articulation
Why Choose the Chartered Path ?
It transforms accomplished executives into Chartered Managers, authorised to bear the CMgr designation — a symbol of trust, ethical leadership, and global credibility.
When you complete this journey, you don’t just earn a certificate — you are chartered into a lifelong fellowship of distinguished leaders.
Join the Next Chartered Cohort
The next Chartered Manager Program launches January 2026, with exclusive previews in Lagos, Nairobi, and Johannesburg.
Ideal For: Africa’s Top 500 C-Suite Executives