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You’ve successfully led teams, delivered outstanding results, and steered operations through every challenge and opportunity that’s come your way. But now, you’re ready to take a step beyond day-to-day management—you’re thinking about your legacy and the lasting impact you want to leave.
If you’re prepared to influence key boardroom decisions, drive transformational change across your organisation, and future-proof your leadership skills to meet tomorrow’s challenges, then the CMI Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership qualification is the perfect next bold move for you. This advanced qualification will empower you to shape strategy, inspire innovation, and lead with confidence at the highest levels—positioning you as a visionary leader who can steer your organisation to sustainable success well into the future.
Why CMI Level 7?
Leadership at the top demands more than experience—it requires strategic clarity, ethical authority, and the courage to challenge the status quo. CMI Level 7 is built for leaders who want to:
- Redefine how organisations grow
- Inspire teams through complexity
- Lead with impact, not just intent
Whether you’re a director, regional manager, or heading towards C-suite, this qualification refines your thinking, sharpens your influence, and expands your professional power.
It’s not about where you are—it’s about where you want to lead next.
Advance From CMI Level 5
If you’ve already completed CMI Level 5, now is the time to take the next big step in your leadership journey. The Level 7 qualification is not just a recap of what you’ve learned before—it’s a complete reframe. It’s designed for leaders who are ready to move beyond day-to-day operations and begin setting the strategic direction that will shape their organisation’s success over the next five years
- Upgrade your operational mindset to executive vision
- Transition from tactical leadership to enterprise thinking
- Step into roles that demand influence at board level
What You’ll Master Via CMI Level 7
This comprehensive course equips you with the essential tools and skills to confidently navigate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Throughout your studies, you can expect to master critical areas such as:
- Strategic Planning & Direction – developing long-term plans that align with your organisation’s vision and goals
- Corporate Governance & Ethics – understanding the principles and practices that ensure responsible leadership and accountability
- Risk Management & Financial Oversight – identifying, assessing, and managing risks while overseeing financial health
- Driving Innovation – fostering creativity and leading transformative change within your organisation
Each module is designed to challenge you and push you beyond your comfort zone, because it’s in those moments of growth that truly exceptional leaders are made.
CMI Level 7 Course Structure
Leadership at the top demands far more than just experience—it requires clear strategic vision, strong ethical authority, and the courage to challenge and reshape the status quo. The CMI Level 7 qualification is specifically designed for leaders who aspire to:
- Award: Minimum 70 Total Qualification Time (TQT)
- Certificate: Minimum 140 Total Qualification Time (TQT)
- Assessment: Through real-world assignments, reflective reports & strategic projects
Whether you’re a director, regional manager, or heading towards C-suite, this qualification refines your thinking, sharpens your influence, and expands your professional power.
It’s not about where you are—it’s about where you want to lead next.
Learn more about how leadership and training align with national standards at Skills for Care.
Career Progression Opportunities With CMI Level 7
With a CMI Level 7 qualification, you’re not just adding a certificate to your name—you’re redefining your future.
Upon completion, you can:
- Apply for Chartered Manager (CMgr) status
- Progress to MBA or executive-level study
- Step into senior, director, or CEO roles
Fact: Chartered Managers contribute over £66M to UK GDP every year. Why not be one of them?
This Is More Than a Qualification—It’s a Signal
A signal to your team. Your board. Your industry. That you’re not here to keep things ticking—you’re here to lead bold moves and real results.
