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1. Strategic Leadership
Develop the mindset, behaviours, and capabilities required to lead organisations at a strategic level.
2. Personal and Professional Development for Strategic Leaders
Strengthen self‑awareness, leadership identity, and long‑term professional growth.
3. Strategic Risk Management (Diploma only)
Learn how to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks that affect organisational strategy.
4. Marketing Strategy (Diploma only)
Explore strategic marketing planning, positioning, and competitive advantage.
5. Strategic Approaches to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (Diploma only)
Understand how to embed EDI principles into organisational strategy and culture.
These qualifications are designed for individuals wishing to develop professional management and leadership practice 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/or services to deliver long term organisational success. They will have the professionalism to deliver impact, behave ethically and demonstrate a commitment to continual learning and development.
Extensive research has been undertaken to ensure that these qualifications reflect tasks and activities of managers in the aforementioned roles in the workplace. Sources of information include, but are not limited to:
| CMI Code | Qualification Title | Qualification Reference Number |
|---|---|---|
| 7A30 | CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice | 603/4833/1 |
| 7C30 | CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice | 603/4834/3 |
| 7D30 | CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice | 603/4837/9 |
| 7XD30 | CMI Level 7 Executive Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice | 603/7618/1 |
These qualifications are regulated 1st July 2019 and the operational start date in CMI Centres is 1st July 2019.
See the CMI External Qualification List for the qualification review date.
Learners must select at least one unit to a minimum of 70 TQT hours, selected from units 701-716, Group A only to achieve this qualification.
The minimum GLH is: 18 hours.
Minimum credits: 7
Learners must select at least two units to a minimum of 140 TQT hours, selected from units 701-716, Group A only to achieve this qualification.
The minimum GLH is: 36 hours.
Minimum credits: 14
Learners must complete a combination to a minimum of 370 TQT hours, Learners must achieve a minimum of 300 TQT hours, 30 credits selected from units 701-716, Group A only and 70 TQT hours, 7 credits from either Group A or B to achieve this qualification.
The minimum GLH is: 106 hours.
Minimum credits: 37
Learners must complete a combination to a minimum of 640 TQT hours, Learners must achieve a minimum of 420 TQT hours, 42 credits selected from units 701-716, Group A only and 220 TQT hours, 22 credits from either Group A or B to achieve this qualification.
The minimum GLH is: 196 hours.
Minimum credits: 64
| Unit No. | Unit Title | GLH | TUT | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GROUP A | ||||
| 701 | Strategic Leadership | 36 | 110 | 11 |
| 702 | Leading and Developing People to Optimise Performance | 34 | 100 | 10 |
| 703 | Collaboration and Partnerships | 18 | 70 | 7 |
| 704 | Developing Organisational Strategy | 30 | 90 | 9 |
| 705 | Leading Strategic Change | 24 | 80 | 8 |
| 706 | Finance for Strategic Leaders | 32 | 80 | 8 |
| 707 | Organisational Design and Development | 26 | 80 | 8 |
| 708 | Strategic Risk Management | 24 | 80 | 8 |
| 709 | Strategic Management of Data and Information | 24 | 80 | 8 |
| 710 | Marketing Strategy | 30 | 80 | 8 |
| 711 | Entrepreneurial Practice | 32 | 90 | 9 |
| 712 | Strategic Management Project | 24 | 100 | 10 |
| 713 | Applied Research for Strategic Leaders | 18 | 70 | 7 |
| 714 | Personal and Professional Development for Strategic Leaders | 24 | 90 | 9 |
| 715 | Strategic Approaches to Equality Diversity and Inclusion | 24 | 80 | 8 |
| 716 | Strategic Approaches to Mental Health and Wellbeing | 18 | 70 | 7 |
| GROUP B | ||||
| 607 | Procurement, Purchasing and Contracting | 21 | 60 | 6 |
| 608 | Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability | 20 | 70 | 7 |
| 609 | Leading Quality Management | 25 | 70 | 7 |
| 610 | Principles and Practices of Policy Development | 20 | 60 | 6 |
| 612 | Coaching Skills for Leaders | 15 | 70 | 7 |
| 614 | Principles and Practices of Ethical Decision Making | 18 | 60 | 6 |
CMI Chartered Management Institute
The CMI Level 7 qualification is designed for directors, senior managers, and strategic leaders responsible for turning organisational strategy into high level performance. This programme develops advanced strategic leadership capability, strengthens decision making at the highest level, and equips learners to lead complex organisational initiatives.
Delivered fully online through our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), the course provides structured study materials, tutor support, and assignment based assessment. Learners can choose between the Award, Certificate, or Diploma pathway depending on their professional goals.
