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CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice

Campus OL - Open Learning/Cross Campus

Qualification SCQF Level 11

Study mode Open learning

Duration 38 weeks

Start date Sep 2023

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Course overview

This qualification is designed for individuals wishing to develop professional management and leadership practice, and who will have the knowledge, skills and behaviours to drive business activities in a senior management and leadership role. Role and responsibilities may also include but are not limited to taking responsibility for people, projects, operations and services to deliver organisational success. They will have the professionalism to deliver impact, behave ethically and demonstrate a commitment to continual learning and development. The qualifications have been designed for practising or aspiring managers in roles such as:

  • Senior Manager
  • Regional Manager
  • Specialist Manager (with expertise in a specific business or technical function such as quality, finance, risk, marketing, sales IT, human resources etc.)
  • Director
  • CEO

Extensive research has been undertaken to ensure that these qualifications reflect the tasks and activities of managers in the roles above, in the workplace.

It is worth noting that this course equates to Level 11 on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework and that level 7 in the title refers to the English qualification framework.

The fee for this course is £2,550.

Your employer may be entitled to funding for this course.

What you will learn

The course will cover four units:

  • Strategic Leadership Practice
  • Leading Strategic Change
  • Developing Organisational Strategy
  • Leading and Developing People to Optimise Performance

How the course is assessed

Each unit is assessed through an academic assignment in the form of one of the following:

  • A report or reflective account 
  • Work-based evidence accompanied by reports/reflective accounts that meet the assessment criteria

The Word count for each of the unit assessments is generally 4,500.

Number of days per week

  • Online workshops on MS Teams, one afternoon fortnightly 13.30 - 16.30 hrs from September 2023.
  • The day is to be confirmed.
  • 12 online workshops in total

Entry requirements

  • Applicants will be educated to ordinary or honours degree level and be currently working in a middle or senior management role.

Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements

  • Online interview with a tutor on MS Teams or by phone.

English Proficiency Requirements

6.5 IELTS or equivalent

Career options

  • Senior leadership and governance roles across a wide range of public, private and third sector organisations.

Study Options

Campus Study mode Start date Duration
OL - Open Learning/Cross Campus Open learning 22/09/23 38 Weeks

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