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Free Course: Management and Leadership Program

Updated Monday, 12 October 2015
Explore our free resources to help you take your first step to becoming a Chartered Manager.

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Chartered Manager is the highest status you can achieve in the management profession. Now you can take your first step towards becoming a Chartered Manager with this program of online courses from The Open University Business School and the CMI (Chartered Management Institute).

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Before you start this course you may want to brush up on your Maths, English or Study Skills with our range of free courses. 

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