Strategic Leadership Approaches
Evaluate leadership approaches and their relevance to organisational strategy, direction and performance.
About the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice
A substantial online qualification for experienced managers and aspiring senior leaders who want to strengthen strategic leadership, lead change and apply advanced management thinking across complex organisational contexts.
Advanced Strategic Leadership and Change
The CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice combines two substantial units: Unit 701 Strategic Leadership and Unit 705 Leading Strategic Change.
You will examine strategic leadership theory, organisational context, leadership behaviours and the practical challenges of planning and delivering strategic change. The selected combination provides 190 Total Unit Time hours, 60 Guided Learning Hours and 19 credits—exceeding the CMI Certificate minimum of 140 TQT hours and 14 credits.
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 Certificate 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.
Certificate Unit Structure
This Level 7 Certificate is delivered through two substantial units that develop strategic leadership capability and the ability to lead strategic change in complex organisations.
Assessment is through two written assignments, normally with a guideline of 4,500 words for each unit. There are no examinations.
Unit 701 develops strategic leadership perspectives, behaviours and responses to organisational challenges.
Unit 705 develops the capability to initiate, lead and manage strategic change while considering stakeholder impact and sustainable outcomes.
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 two written assignments, normally with a guideline of 4,500 words for each unit. There are no examinations.
Tutor Guidance
Receive tutor guidance and feedback throughout your learning and assessment journey.
What Is Included in the £775 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 Units 701 and 705 and the required assessment and quality-assurance processes, you will receive the CMI Level 7 Certificate 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
603/4834/3
Verify the regulated CMI Level 7 Certificate 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 Certificate Route
Complete two substantial units and develop advanced capability across strategic leadership and strategic change through a focused CMI Level 7 Certificate route.
Expert Tutor Support
Receive clear assignment guidance and feedback from education and assessment professionals.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CMI Level 7 Certificate 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 603/4834/3.
Yes. The course is delivered online and self-paced, so you can plan your study around professional and personal commitments.
You will complete two written assignments, one for Unit 701 and one for Unit 705. Each normally has a guideline of 4,500 words. Work is submitted online and assessed against the CMI assessment criteria. There are no examinations.
You should have relevant management or leadership experience, suitable written English and a workplace or organisational context for the assignment.
The selected units provide 190 Total Unit Time hours, including 60 Guided Learning Hours. Your actual completion time will depend on your experience, study schedule and pace.
Yes. You receive tutor guidance and assessment feedback throughout your learning and assessment journey.
You may progress to the CMI Level 7 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice, subject to the applicable rules of combination. You may also continue professional development towards senior leadership or postgraduate study