CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice
The CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice is designed for senior managers and aspiring leaders who wish to develop advanced strategic leadership capabilities. This qualification enables learners to critically evaluate leadership practice, organisational strategy, and change management within complex and dynamic business environments.
The Award provides a focused introduction to Level 7 strategic leadership study and can be used as a standalone qualification or as a progression route towards the Level 7 Certificate or Diploma.
Units to Complete
| Unit Name | Credits |
| 701-Strategic Leadership |
7 |
Who Should Enrol?
This qualification is suitable for:
- Senior managers, directors, and executives
- Aspiring strategic leaders preparing for senior roles
- Professionals with significant management responsibility
- Individuals seeking a short, high-level strategic qualification
- Learners wishing to progress to the Level 7 Certificate or Diploma
Entry Requirements
CMI does not set formal entry requirements; however, learners are expected to:
- Be aged 19 or above
- Hold a Level 6 qualification or equivalent professional experience
- Be operating in, or aspiring to, a senior management or leadership role
- Have strong analytical, research, and written communication skills
What You Will Learn
Depending on the unit selected, learners will develop:
- Advanced strategic leadership knowledge and behaviours
- Critical understanding of organisational strategy and context
- Leadership approaches for managing people, performance, and change
- Skills in collaboration, partnership working, and stakeholder management
The ability to link theory to real-world strategic practice
Assessment
- Assessment Method: Written assignment / professional report
- Grading: Pass / Refer (CMI standard)
- Assessment Style: Work-based and applied to the learner’s organisational context
- No exams
All assessment decisions are internally assessed and quality assured in line with CMI requirements.
Delivery Method
- Flexible delivery model suitable for working professionals
- Supported self-study with academic guidance
- Tutor support throughout the learning and assessment process
- Online learning environment with access to CMI resources
Progression Opportunities
On successful completion, learners may:
- Progress to the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice
- Continue to the CMI Level 7 Diploma
- Apply learning directly to senior leadership roles
- Work towards Chartered Manager (CMgr) status (subject to CMI requirements)
Awarding Organisation
This qualification is awarded by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), an Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation and the UK’s leading professional body for management and leadership.
Why Choose HHF Training
- Approved delivery of CMI qualifications
- Specialist expertise in management and leadership education
- Structured academic and assessment support
- Flexible study designed for senior professionals
- Clear progression routes to higher-level qualifications
- Free CMI Affiliate Membership for duration of the course (subject to CMI terms and registration status).
★ Certification
Upon successful completion, learners will receive the CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice certificate issued by the Chartered Management Institute. The certificate does not specify the mode of study. International learners are responsible for any applicable courier and processing fees before the certificate is dispatched.