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Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership Course in Bristol

Cost£2,200.00
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 7
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyChartered Management Institute
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About this course

Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership Course in Bristol. Classes run at Ashley Down Centre, part-time during the day, over 34 weeks.

The course covers strategy, leadership theory, and management practice at a senior level. You'll explore both the technical and people-focused sides of management. Topics draw on a wide range of management theory, developed through class discussion and practical activities. You'll need to be employed by an organisation to complete your assignments. Entry typically requires a Level 5 management qualification, a business-related degree, or substantial senior management experience.

You'll finish with a CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership.

Who this course is for

This course is for people who are in, or who aspire to senior management positions. It covers a wide range of management areas, both 'soft' skills and technical knowledge, from a strategic viewpoint. The course content draws on a wide range of management theory and practice, which is then developed and evaluated in class discussion and activities. This is a widely recognised and highly-valued professional qualification for managers.

Entry requirements

Although a Level 5 Professional Diploma in Management Studies is the principal entry requirement for this course, applicants with a relevant degree (eg Business), or with substantial senior management experience will also be welcome.--Students usually need one or more of the following:----A Level 5 Management qualification--ABusiness-related degree--Substantial experience in a management role--Learners must be employed by an organisation to complete assignments--

What you will learn

  • You'll develop strategic thinking skills for senior leadership roles.
  • You'll analyse management theory and apply it to real organisational challenges.
  • You'll evaluate leadership styles and their impact on teams and culture.
  • You'll build skills in strategic planning, decision-making, and resource management.
  • You'll examine how organisations manage change at a strategic level.
  • You'll develop your ability to lead and influence across an organisation.

How you will learn

You'll learn through tutor-led classroom sessions, group discussion, and structured activities. Assessment is through written assignments based on your own workplace. Each assignment asks you to apply strategic management concepts to your organisation. There are no exams. You must be in employment to complete the work-based elements of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ashley Down Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Operations Manager, oversees day-to-day business operations at a senior level.
  • Senior Manager, leads teams and shapes organisational strategy.
  • Director of Operations, responsible for performance across a whole organisation.
  • Head of Department, manages a function such as HR, finance, or marketing.
  • Chief Executive Officer, leads an organisation at the highest level.
  • Strategy Consultant, advises organisations on long-term planning and change.

What you could study next

  • CMI Level 8 Strategic Direction and Leadership Diploma, the next step for those moving into executive or board-level roles.
  • A Master of Business Administration (MBA), a postgraduate degree that builds on Level 7 management study and is valued across sectors.
  • Chartered Manager status through CMI, a professional recognition you can pursue alongside or after this Diploma.
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