Management Direct is the learning portal of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Students studying on Arden University’s CMI accredited programmes receive access to Management Direct as part of their CMI membership.
Your CMI username is your Arden University email address.
If you are unsure of your password you can reset it.
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