CMI Level 7
Award in Strategic Management and Leadership
Course Description
This Award qualification is designed for managers who have the authority and personal inspiration to translate organizational strategy into effective operational performance. It is designed to help managers to build on their strategic management and leadership skills and to focus on the requirements of implementing the organisation’s strategy. It concentrates on the strategic application of management theories and principles. The Modules include the following Core and Optional Units.

Units Credits Guided learning hours
Personal development as a strategic manager 6 20
Strategic performance management 7 25
Financial management 7 30
Strategic information management 9 30
Conducting a strategic management project 10 35
Organisational direction 9 30
Financial planning 6 20
Strategic marketing 6 20
Strategic project management 6 20
Organisational change 7 25
Strategic planning 9 30
Human resource planning 8 30
Being a strategic leader 7 30
Strategic leadership practice 7 30
Introduction to strategic management and leadership 10 45
Strategic risk management 9 30
Strategic corporate social responsibility 9 30

Qualifications Structure
This Award qualification in Strategic Management and Leadership offers a highly flexible approach to learning. It allows the freedom and choice to select from the broad range of units available allowing employers and individuals to tailor the size and elements of the qualifications to suit their specific needs.

  • To achieve a CMI Level 7 Award in Management and Leadership, you need to successfully complete at least one unit to a minimum of 6 credits.
  • The range of guided learning hours will be between 20 to 35 hours
  • This could take as little as 2-3 weeks
This structure also allows individuals to build up credits and transfer them between qualifications to avoid having to repeat learning as they progress.

Methods of Study
The methods of study are:
  • Self study workbooks
  • Informal practical workshops
  • Practical work-based assignments
How are the qualifications assessed?
Assessment is via practical work-based assignment to minimise time away from work and maximise return on investment for employers.

Awarding Body
Chartered Management Institute

Place of Course delivery
London College of Accountancy & Management
6th Floor, 149-151 High Road,
Chadwell Heath,
RM6 6PJ

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