CMI Level 7 Strategic Management Diploma Online

Cost£3,595.00
Duration18 months
LevelLevel 7
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyChartered Management Institute

About this course

CMI Level 7 Strategic Management Diploma. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your work and life.

The course covers strategic leadership, organisational strategy, and developing people for high performance. You'll also explore leadership theory and apply it directly to your own organisation. It typically takes 18 months to complete, with around 480 hours of study. There are no formal entry requirements, but you should have experience in middle or upper management and a background equivalent to degree level.

You'll finish with a CMI Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership.

Who this course is for

This level 7 Diploma aims to provide learners with a full overview of the knowledge and skills expected at senior level management. The course will provide the learner with knowledge of relevant leadership and management theory and empower them to apply this knowledge within their organisation.

Entry requirements

Whilst there are no formal entry requirements, prospective learners should have experience in middle or upper management, previous academic experience at or equivalent to undergraduate degree level, and some previous knowledge of leadership and management theory would be desirable.

What you will learn

  • You'll analyse different leadership theories and how they apply in practice.
  • You'll develop your personal and professional skills as a strategic leader.
  • You'll learn how to lead and develop people to improve performance.
  • You'll build and evaluate organisational strategy.
  • You'll assess your own leadership abilities and identify areas to grow.
  • You'll examine how leaders respond to critical incidents with major organisational impact.

How you will learn

You study online through Accipio's learning platform. The course includes access to all learning resources. Assessment is through written assignments and portfolio work, reviewed by an assessor and subject to external moderation. You work through units covering strategic leadership, people development, and organisational strategy.

What you will need to bring

Accipio will confirm anything you need before you start. Access to a computer and a stable internet connection are essential for online study.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Senior manager, leads strategy and performance across a business.
  • Operations manager, oversees day-to-day business functions at a senior level.
  • Director of operations, shapes how an organisation runs at the top level.
  • Head of department, manages a large team and drives strategic goals.
  • Chief executive officer, leads an organisation and sets its direction.
  • Consultant, advises businesses on leadership and strategic change.

What you could study next

  • A doctorate or MBA, for those who want to pursue academic or executive-level development further.
  • Chartered Manager status through CMI, a professional recognition that sits alongside this Diploma and carries weight with employers.
  • Coaching or mentoring qualifications, useful for senior leaders who support others in their organisation.

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