Qualifications available to learners and employers in Health and Social Care

Cambridge Management and Leadership School (CMLS) offers the largest and most comprehensive portfolio of care qualifications in England, supporting learners from entry level through to doctoral study. With programmes spanning Level 1 to Level 7, and specialist pathways in areas such as dementia, diabetes, mental health, and leadership, CMLS provides unmatched breadth and depth in health and social care education. Our portfolio equips individuals with the knowledge, skills, and professional recognition needed to thrive in frontline care roles, management positions, and senior leadership, making CMLS a leading choice for those seeking to advance their careers in the health and social care sector.

Level 1

  • Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings (RQF)

Level 2

  • Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia (RQF)

  • Level 2 Award in Awareness of End of Life Care (RQF)

  • Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness

  • Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (RQF)

  • Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Medication Administration (RQF)

  • Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities (RQF)

  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health

  • Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Care Planning (RQF)

  • Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Infection Control (RQF)

  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes

  • Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF)

Level 3

  • Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (RQF)

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Health and Social Care – 2018, Updated 2025

  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care – 2021

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Health and Social Care – 2025

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) – Competence-based – New 2025

  • Level 3 Health Promotion

  • Certificate in Dementia Care (Specialist Award)

  • Certificate in Diabetes Care (Specialist Award)

  • Certificate in Stroke Care and Management (Specialist Award)

  • Certificate in Disability Awareness Care (Specialist Award)

  • Certificate in Mental Health Awareness (Specialist Award)

Level 4

  • Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) – New

  • Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care, 2018, updated 2025

  • Level 4 Professional Diploma in Health and Social Care Management, 2017, updated 2025

  • Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

  • Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management (EBMA)
  • Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management (OTHM)

Level 5

  • Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care

  • Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

  • Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

  • Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care

  • Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (England) (RQF)

  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF)

Level 6

  • Level 6 Graduate Diploma in Health and Social Care Management, 2010, updated 2025

  • Level 6 Graduate Integrated Diploma in Health and Social Care Management (360 credits)

  • Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management (RQF)

Level 7

  • Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

  • Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

  • Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Health and Social Care Leadership

Doctoral Level

  • PhD / DBA in Healthcare Management