Strategic Leadership Approaches
Evaluate leadership approaches and their relevance to organisational strategy, direction and performance.
About the CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice
A focused online qualification for experienced managers and aspiring senior leaders who want to strengthen their strategic leadership capability.
Senior Strategic Leadership Development
The CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice is for professionals who influence organisational direction, performance and change. Through Unit 701: Strategic Leadership, you will evaluate leadership approaches, analyse stakeholder influence and consider how strategic capability is developed within an organisation.
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.
Who Is This CMI Level 7 Award For?
This course is suitable for experienced professionals who contribute to organisational strategy, leadership, performance or change.
Senior managers and experienced leaders
Regional, specialist or functional managers
Directors, business owners and aspiring strategic leaders
Professionals progressing towards wider CMI Level 7 study
Entry Requirements
This qualification is available to learners aged 19 or over. You should have suitable leadership or management experience and be ready for independent Level 7 study.
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
The CMI Level 7 Certificate develops advanced knowledge across strategic leadership and strategic change. You will connect leadership theory with organisational practice, analyse complex contexts and build credible approaches for leading sustainable change.
Leadership Influence
Analyse stakeholder influence and how leaders build effective relationships for strategic decision-making.
Strategic Capability
Explore how strategic leaders develop capability, support improvement and deliver sustainable outcomes.
Strategic Leadership
This focused Level 7 Award is delivered through Unit 701. You will apply strategic leadership theory to a relevant organisational context and demonstrate informed analysis and professional judgement.
Assessment is through a written assignment with a guideline of 4,500 words. 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 flexibly online, complete an assignment-based assessment and receive tutor guidance throughout your qualification.
Flexible Online Learning
Study at your own pace through online learning materials and guidance.
Assignment-Based Assessment
Complete the Unit 701 assessment, normally through a written report with a guideline of 4,500 words. There are no examinations.
Tutor Guidance
Receive tutor guidance and feedback throughout your learning and assessment journey.
What Is Included in the £395 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
As a registered CMI learner, you can access CMI Thrive in line with current CMI learner and membership arrangements. Thrive provides management and leadership resources, videos, podcasts, articles, professional-development tools and resources aligned to development needs. These resources complement qualification study and continuing professional development. CMI may update its platform features, resources and access arrangements.
Certification and Recognition
After successfully completing Unit 701 and the required assessment and quality-assurance processes, you will receive the CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice. The qualification is awarded by the Chartered Management Institute and is regulated in England. Recognition and entry decisions remain with individual employers, education providers and professional bodies.
Awarding Organisation
Qualification Number
603/4833/1
Verify the regulated CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice on the official Ofqual Register.
LEARN WITH CONFIDENCE
Why Study with HHF Training?
HHF Training combines flexible online delivery with structured CMI assessment support, helping you move from enrolment to achievement through a clear and professionally supported learning journey.
CMI Approved Centre
Study through HHF Training as a centre delivering quality-assured CMI qualifications.
Flexible Online Study
Work through the programme around your professional and personal commitments with online access to structured materials.
Focused Award Route
Complete one focused unit and strengthen advanced strategic leadership practice through a concise CMI Level 7 Award route.
Expert Tutor Support
Receive clear assignment guidance and feedback from education and assessment professionals.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CMI Level 7 Award FAQs
Clear answers about the course, study method, assessment and support.
Yes. This is a regulated qualification awarded by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), qualification number 603/4833/1.
Yes. The course is delivered online and self-paced, so you can plan your study around professional and personal commitments.
Assessment is through a written assignment for Unit 701: Strategic Leadership. There are no examinations.
You should have relevant management or leadership experience, suitable written English and a workplace or organisational context for the assignment.
Unit 701 has 110 total unit time hours, including 36 guided learning hours. Because the course is self-paced, your completion time will depend on your experience and weekly study availability.
Yes. You receive tutor guidance and assessment feedback throughout your learning and assessment journey.
This Award can support progression to broader CMI Level 7 qualifications and continued professional development in strategic leadership.