Strategic Leadership and Strategy
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About the CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice
The CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice is for experienced managers, directors and aspiring senior leaders. Learn how to set direction, lead people and manage change.
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Comprehensive Strategic Leadership Development
Build your skills across five areas: leadership, people, partnerships, strategy and change. Use ideas from the course to review how you lead and how your organisation works.
This strategic leadership qualification helps you explore complex challenges and explain the reasons behind your decisions.
Explore how organisational context shapes strategic leadership, direction and long-term goals.
Develop the behaviours and skills needed to respond creatively to complex organisational challenges.
Selected Units and Study Time
The five selected units total 450 Total Unit Time hours, 142 Guided Learning Hours and 45 credits. This exceeds the CMI Diploma minimum of 370 Total Qualification Time hours and 37 credits.
The unit table below shows how the study time and credits are split.
Who Is This CMI Level 7 Diploma For?
This Diploma suits experienced professionals who help shape strategy, lead people or manage partnerships and change. It offers broader Level 7 study than the Award or Certificate routes.
Entry Requirements
You must be aged 19 or over. You should have relevant leadership or management experience and be ready to study independently at Level 7. You also need a workplace or organisation to use as the context for assignments.
Relevant management or leadership experience
A workplace or organisational context for the assignment
Confident written English and digital skills
A laptop or desktop with reliable internet access
What You Will Learn
Learn how to set a clear direction, help people perform well and work with partners. Explore how to develop strategy and lead change. Connect what you learn with the challenges your organisation faces.
This Level 7 management qualification asks you to review ideas, weigh evidence and explain your choices.
People and Performance
Learn how to help people build skills, work well and reach shared goals.
Collaboration, Partnerships and Change
Explore how to work with partners and guide people through change.
CMI Level 7 Diploma: Five Strategic Management Units
Complete five units covering leadership, people, partnerships, strategy and change. The table lists the official unit titles, study hours and credits.
Written Assessment
Assessment is completed through five written assignments, normally with a guideline of approximately 4,500 words for each unit. There are no examinations.
Critically appraise how organisational context influences strategic leadership and organisational goals.
Critically evaluate strategic leadership behaviours and apply them to complex organisational challenges.
How You Will Study and Be Assessed
Study the CMI Level 7 Diploma online at your own pace. Work through the materials and complete five written assignments. Tutors provide guidance and feedback as you progress.
Flexible Online Learning
Access course materials online and fit your study around work and other commitments.
Assignment-Based Assessment
Complete five written assignments. Each has a usual guideline of about 4,500 words. There are no exams.
Tutor Guidance
Ask your tutor for guidance and use feedback to develop your work.
What Is Included in the Course Fee?
Your course fee covers the essential learning, assessment and administration required for this qualification.
Online learning materials and activities
Tutor guidance and assessment feedback
Assessment and internal quality assurance
CMI registration and certification processing
What Happens After You Enrol
Enrol online and complete secure checkout.
HHF Training confirms your course and learner registration.
Access the online learning resources.
Work through the content and prepare your assignment.
Upload your completed written assessment.
Receive assessor feedback confirming the outcome and next steps.
Access CMI Thrive During Your Studies
Registered CMI learners can use CMI Thrive under the learner and membership access arrangements in place during their studies. It offers videos, podcasts, articles and tools for management development.
Use these resources alongside your course. CMI may change the platform, its content and access arrangements.
Certification and Recognition
Pass Units 701, 702, 703, 704 and 705 and complete the required quality checks to earn the CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice.
CMI awards this qualification, which is regulated in England. Employers, education providers and professional bodies make their own decisions about recognition and entry.
Awarding Organisation
Qualification Number 603/4837/9
Verify the regulated CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice on the official Ofqual Register.
LEARN WITH CONFIDENCE
Why Study with HHF Training?
Study online with clear guidance from enrolment to completion. HHF Training provides course materials, help with assignments and assessor feedback throughout your CMI Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership studies.
CMI Approved Centre
Study with HHF Training, a centre delivering CMI qualifications with quality checks.
Flexible Online Study
Access structured materials online and plan study around your commitments.
Comprehensive Diploma Route
Complete five units covering leadership, people, partnerships, strategy and change.
Expert Tutor Support
Receive clear assignment guidance and feedback from tutors and assessors.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CMI Level 7 Diploma FAQs
Clear answers about the course, study method, assessment and support.
Yes. CMI awards this regulated qualification, number 603/4837/9. Employers, education providers and professional bodies make their own decisions about recognition and entry.
Yes. Access the materials online and plan your study around work and other commitments. You receive tutor guidance as you work through the course.
Complete five written assignments, usually with a guideline of about 4,500 words each. Your work must meet the unit requirements. There are no exams.
You must be aged 19 or over and have relevant management or leadership experience. You need a workplace or organisation to use for assignments, confident written English, digital skills and reliable internet access.
The five units total 450 Total Unit Time hours, including 142 Guided Learning Hours. Allow time to read, research, prepare assignments and use tutor feedback. Your pace depends on the time you can commit.
Yes. Tutor guidance and assessment feedback are included in the course fee. Use this support to understand the tasks and develop your assignments.
You may consider the CMI Level 7 Extended Diploma, further professional development or suitable postgraduate study. The receiving organisation decides whether you meet its entry requirements.