CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice
The CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice is designed for experienced managers and aspiring senior leaders who wish to deepen their strategic thinking, leadership capability, and organisational impact.
This qualification builds advanced knowledge of leadership, people management, strategy, and change, enabling learners to apply strategic principles directly within complex organisational contexts. It is ideal as a standalone qualification or as a progression route towards the Level 7 Diploma.
Units to Complete
| Unit Name | Credits |
| 701-Strategic Leadership | 11 |
| 705-Leading Strategic Change | 8 |
Who This Qualification Is For
This qualification is suitable for:
- Senior and middle managers with strategic responsibilities
- Directors, department heads, and functional managers
- Professionals preparing for senior leadership roles
- Individuals seeking an advanced Level 7 management qualification
- Learners progressing from the Level 7 Award
Entry Requirements
- Be aged 19 or above
- Hold a Level 6 qualification or equivalent professional experience
- Be working in, or aspiring to, a strategic management or leadership role
- Demonstrate strong analytical, research, and written communication skills
What You Will Learn
Depending on the unit combination chosen, learners will develop:
- Advanced strategic leadership knowledge and behaviours
- Critical understanding of organisational strategy and performance
- Leadership approaches for managing people, culture, and change
- Skills in collaboration, partnership working, and stakeholder engagement
- The ability to apply leadership and management theory to real-world challenges
Assessment
- Assessment Method: Written assignments / professional reports
- Grading: Pass / Refer (CMI standard)
- Assessment Approach: Applied, work-based, and context-driven
- No examinations
All assessment decisions are internally assessed and quality assured in accordance with CMI requirements.
Delivery Method
- Flexible delivery model suitable for working professionals
- Supported self-study with structured tutor guidance
- Access to CMI learning resources and study materials
- Online learning environment with academic and assessment support
Progression Opportunities
On successful completion, learners may:
- Progress to the CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice
- Apply learning to senior leadership and management roles
- Continue professional development towards Chartered Manager (CMgr) status (subject to CMI criteria)
- Use the qualification as preparation for postgraduate or executive study
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 the duration of the course (subject to CMI terms and registration status).
★ Certification
Upon successful completion, learners will receive the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice 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.