CMI Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership

CMI Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership is the CMI flagship senior management qualification and one of our most popular qualifications. Choose from a wide range of units to develop a strategic view of organisations.

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CMI Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership

The CMI Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership is available in four ‘sizes’ according to the number of units you want to study. The qualification is modular, so you can top-up from Award to Certificate to Diploma to Extended Diploma. All units are available for self study with Crescente, so you can learn exactly what you want to.

Award 7A30

Study 1 unit

Certificate 7C30

Study 2 units

Diploma 7D30

Study 5 or 6 units

Extended Dip. 7XD30

Study 8 or 9 units

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About This Qualification

The CMI Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership qualifications offer a wide range of practical skills and knowledge to help you develop and lead strategy. Modern organisations are complex, so you’ll need to understand the drivers and the impact of your plans and decisions from many different angles. These Masters-level units have you exploring background knowledge, then developing an examples of a strategy. Gain the Level 7 Certificate to be eligible for fast-track Chartered Manager status.

Who’s it for?

Senior managers

Director, Associate Director and related roles

Specialist senior managers and directors

Anyone wishing to step up into these roles

UnitUnit Title and DescriptionCredits
701*Strategic Leadership
The aim of this unit is to equip leaders with an in-depth understanding of strategic leadership within an organisational context. Leaders will explore the complexities of the role and the theoretical perspectives, approaches, behaviours and skills which can enhance their professional practice. The unit focuses on the leader’s ability to respond creatively to complex organisational challenges and understand how to set and deliver sustainable strategic goals.
110
702*Leading and Developing People to Optimise Performance
The aim of this unit is for leaders to develop an in-depth understanding of how to effectively lead and develop people. They will explore the influence and impact of leadership theories, culture, wellbeing, development and design, policy and strategy that can be used creatively within the leadership role. Ultimately, leaders will have the opportunity to propose a leadership and development strategy. The aim of which values people whilst optimising an organisation’s performance.
100
703*Collaboration and Partnerships
The aim of the unit is for leaders to understand collaborative and partnership arrangements. Leaders will critically assess the scope and value of these, as well as evaluating the impact of organisational and legal frameworks on how these arrangements are delivered. The unit culminates in the requirement for the leader to present a rationale for collaboration or partnerships to further an organisation’s success.
70
704*Developing Organisational Strategy
The aim of this unit is to enable leaders to know how to develop and influence an organisation’s strategic direction through the development of a meaningful strategy. To support this outcome, leaders will critique the factors which drive the development of organisational strategy and appraise approaches to successfully develop strategy. The unit culminates in leaders developing an organisational strategy to achieve a business goal. To complement this activity, leaders will propose an approach to implement and monitor the strategy developed to ensure its sustained success.
90
705*Leading Strategic Change
The aim of this unit is for leaders to understand the scope, context and complexity of leading strategic change. Leaders will understand how the application of analytical techniques, theories and models of change, and creative problem-solving can be used to equip them to lead strategic change with confidence. The unit culminates in giving leaders the opportunity to develop a proposal to lead a strategic change.
80
706*Finance for Strategic Leaders
The aim of this unit is to provide leaders with an understanding of the scope, complexity and role of Finance within an organisational context. Leaders will know how to critically assess methods for analysing financial data and information required to make strategic decisions. Ultimately, the aim of this unit is to equip leaders to be more confident in their understanding of the Finance function.
90
707*Organisational Design and Development
The aim of this unit is to enable leaders to understand the relationship between organisational design and development and the achievement of strategic objectives. Leaders will understand the impact of current and emerging factors which influence the need for agile and adaptive organisations. On successful completion of this unit, leaders will be able to develop a proposal for sustainable organisational design and development to respond to current and emerging needs.
80
708*Strategic Risk Management
The aim of this unit is for leaders to develop an in-depth understanding of strategic risk management. Leaders will critically appraise strategic risk within an organisational context. They will assess strategies for risk management and the leadership skills to lead risk initiatives successfully. Ultimately, leaders will be given the opportunity to develop a framework to deliver a risk strategy in an organisational context.
80
709*Strategic Management of Data and Information
The aims of this unit are for leaders to see strategic management of data and information as an opportunity rather than a challenge. Leaders will understand the strategic value and use of data and information and will critique strategies for its effective management. The unit culminates in the opportunity to develop a strategy to improve the use of data and information in a strategic organisational context.
80
710*Marketing Strategy
The aim of this unit is to enable leaders to understand the context in which a marketing strategy is developed. Leaders will appraise theoretical frameworks and processes which inform strategic marketing. They will have the opportunity to reflect on the interrelationship between marketing and an organisation’s strategic aims along with the opportunities and impact of digital marketing. Ultimately, leaders will consider how to develop a marketing strategy, which will enable organisational success.
80
711*Entrepreneurial Practice
The aim of this unit is to enable leaders to explore the principles of entrepreneurial practice, understand the different contexts in which entrepreneurship can flourish and the characteristics of entrepreneurial leadership.
90
712*Strategic Management Project
The aim of this unit is for leaders to undertake a strategic management project of their own choosing. To achieve this outcome leaders will develop a business case, propose research design to inform the project’s direction and recommend project management methods and tools to structure the delivery of the project. Leaders will report on project outcomes and reflect on the skills and behaviours which ultimately influence the success of the strategic management project.
100
713*Applied Research for Strategic Leaders
The aim of this unit is to enable strategic leaders to develop an evidence-based understanding of applied research methods and the ways research can be conducted scientifically, ethically and legally in an organisational context. The unit will support strategic leaders to become producers of applied research, with the ability to generate new knowledge, based on the practical challenges of the workplace. The aim is to facilitate strategic decision making, and ultimately add value to the organisation.
70
714*Applied Research for Strategic Leaders
The aim of this unit is repeated to reinforce the importance of an evidence-based approach in strategic decision-making within complex organisational settings. The unit is designed to support leaders in engaging effectively with research activities that underpin robust strategic outcomes.
90
715*Strategic Approaches to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The aim of this unit is to enable leaders to develop an in-depth understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion at a strategic level. Leaders will have the opportunity to critically assess structural inequality within an organisational and societal context. They will discuss approaches to comply with legal and good practice requirements and to appraise the influence of equality, diversity and inclusion on strategic objectives. The unit culminates in leaders being given the opportunity to develop strategic priorities for equality, diversity and inclusion.
80
716*Strategic Approaches to Mental Health and Wellbeing
The aim of the unit is for leaders to understand the impact of mental health and wellbeing on organisational performance. Leaders will critically assess the complexities of managing wellbeing and will appraise contemporary approaches for the creation of healthy work systems. The unit culminates in leaders being given the opportunity to propose a series of recommendations to create and sustain a positive culture of mental health and wellbeing within an organisational context.
70
607**Procurement, Purchasing and Contracting
The ability to procure, purchase and contract goods, services and capital items effectively is of paramount importance if an organisation is to succeed. For the professional manager and leader this knowledge and understanding is invaluable. It has the power to enhance decision making, strategic and operational planning and the effective delivery of outcomes within budgetary constraints.
60
608**Strategic Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability are topics keenly related to organisational accountability. Definitions and approaches taken to manage and lead CSR and sustainability vary according to the type and purpose of an organisation and its governance. Approaches typically include the development of aims and objectives, policy and strategy, with the intent to address the impact of an organisation’s activity on society, the environment and a commitment to ethical and responsible conduct.
60
609**Leading Quality Management
Effective quality management is critical to meeting stakeholder needs and expectations, developing trust and reputation. It impacts on profitability, processes and procedures and the achievement of strategic objectives. Quality is not something that occurs by chance. It is reliant on strategic and operational planning and the commitment and drive by professional managers, leaders, teams and individuals to make it a success.
70
610**Principles and Practices of Policy Development
The principles laid down in organisational, corporate, functional and departmental policies have a direct bearing on the daily activities of an organisation’s workforce. Policy focuses on the activities which are of critical importance to an organisation. Policies can be used to set strategic direction. Policies also set expectations about the behaviours and values required by staff to work ethically and professionally within their roles and when representing the organisation.
60
612**Coaching Skills for Leaders
Coaching is a powerful learning and development tool. Used effectively, it is able to optimise individual and team performance and the achievement of organisational goals. Coaching has rapidly become an essential leadership tool. It enables the professional manager and leader to support, motivate and empower individuals and teams in a conversational and insightful way. This contrasts with and complements the use of traditional directive leadership approaches.
70
614**Principles and Practices of Ethical Decision Making
The ability to make ethical decisions under pressure is a fundamental requirement of a professional manager and leader. Ethical decision making is not easy, especially when decisions are under the spotlight of stakeholder opinion, constrained by organisational, legal and regulatory requirements, where ambiguity exists, where risks are high or where the outcome of decisions will be unpopular.
60
* Group A Units | ** Group B units for Diploma and Extended Diploma only
AwardChoose 1 unit from 701 – 716 to a minimum of 70 credits/70£800 incl. VAT
CertificateChoose 2 units from 701 – 716 to a minimum of 140 credits/130£1250 incl. VAT
DiplomaChoose 4 or 5 units to a minimum of 370 credits (300 must be from Group A)/370£2700 incl. VAT
Extended
Diploma
Choose 8 units to a minimum of 640 credits (420 must be from Group A)/640£3200 incl. VAT

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Robert Livingstone September 2024

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I had an amazing experience. My assessor Nige Tyler was brilliant could not be more helpful.

Daniel Thomas October 2024

5 Stars

Crescente as a business are fantastic, without their invaluable input I would have found passing my CMI level 5 near on impossible. John’s clear and concise direction with my assignment writing made things simple, and Nigel’s fantastic support in my reworks made it all a relative breeze!

Brett Williams 4 days ago

5 Stars

I recently completed a CMI level 5 course and couldn’t be more impressed. The course was well structured and John’s tutoring style was very engaging. The blend of theory and practical application I feel has an enhanced my skills as a manager. I would highly recommend.

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