A CMI Award course could be a good option if you would like to increase your knowledge in one core area. It is designed for practising or aspiring managers in role such as; Senior Manager, Regional Manager, CEO’s and directors. Role and responsibilities may also include but are not
limited to taking responsibility for people, projects, operations and/or services to deliver
organisational success.

By studying this Level 7 Award in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice, you will develop
your professional management and leadership practice skills to an advanced level.

Through this course you will gain an in-depth understanding of strategic leadership in an
organisational context. You will explore the challenges and complexities that are often faced in
these roles and look at the theoretical perspectives, methods, behaviours and skills that improve
professional practice.

Upon successful completion of the qualification, learners are able to progress to further learning
within the suite of Level 7 Qualifications in Strategic Management and Leadership in Practice i.e.,
completing a Certificate.

With the skills and knowledge gained, you will be prepared to take over responsibility for the
people, projects, operations and services within a business. Apply for roles such as; Senior Team
Leader, Specialist Manager or Director.

The Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership gives you a broader knowledge of
effective management skills, while focusing on the specific management areas relevant to you and
your workplace.

Designed for practising senior managers, directors and specialist managers (with expertise in a specific
business or technical function such as quality, finance, risk, sales, IT and human resources) who have
responsibility for translating organisational strategy into effective performance, the CMI Level 7
Certificate requires you to evaluate the implementation of your organisational strategy. It is also ideal
for those who want to refine their strategic leadership skills while ensuring organisational success.

The qualification is designed to develop your strategic management and leadership practice enhance
your knowledge, skills and behaviours to drive business activities in a senior, regional, specialist, director or CEO management and leadership role.

Upon successful completion of the qualification, learners are able to progress to further learning within the suite of Level 7 Qualifications in Strategic Management and Leadership in Practice i.e., completing a Diploma.

Learners may also wish to further their ongoing personal and professional development by accessing other CMI qualifications, such as the learners may wish to further their personal and professional
development by investigating the opportunity to become a Chartered Manager or enrolling on a higher-level qualification with the CMI or progressing on to Higher Education study (MBA).