CMI LEVEL 7- (7D30) DIPLOMA IN STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP PRACTICE
CMI LEVEL 7- (7D30) DIPLOMA IN STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP PRACTICE
Commencement Date
Training begins on 14 March 2024 and runs until 8 November 2024.
Qualifications Objective
This qualification is designed for individuals wishing to develop professional management and leadership practice, and who wish to be equipped with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to drive business activities in a senior management and leadership role. Role and responsibilities of qualified applicants may also include taking responsibility for people, projects, operations or services to deliver organisational success. They will have the professionalism to deliver impact, behave ethically, and demonstrate a commitment to continual learning and development.
A Diploma in Management and Leadership is a benchmark qualification for full CMI membership, taking you another step towards Chartered Manager status.
The qualifications have been designed for practising or aspiring managers in roles such as Senior Manager, Regional Manager, Specialist Manager (with expertise in a specific business or technical function such as quality, finance, risk, marketing, sales, IT, human resources, etc.), Director and CEO.
Requirements
The Level 7 diploma programme is very vigorous, and the applicant would be expected to use research effectively and demonstrate excellent written and application skills. In addition to the applicant meeting relevant senior-level work-related requirements, our educational requirements will include the following:
- Bachelor’s degree and five years of senior-management experience or
- Master’s degree and three years of senior management experience or
- Relevant professional certificates/ certifications or
- Evidence of competency-based learning.
Capacity
Seats are limited to accommodate 25 learners only.
Cost
The certification costs $8,200.00 (USD), inclusive of application fees, tuition, eBooks and materials, and access to CMI’s vast online resources.
Programme Information and Important Dates
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
The L7 Diploma in Management and Leadership Practices consists of five modules, and the descriptions are provided in Table 3 below.
Table 3- Module Descriptions and the time required.
| CODE | DESCRIPTION | GLH | TUT | CRD |
|
701 |
Strategic Leadership
The unit aims to equip leaders with an in-depth understanding of strategic leadership within an organisational context. Leaders will explore the complexities of the role and the theoretical perspectives, approaches, behaviours and skills which can enhance their professional practice. The unit focuses on the leader’s ability to respond creatively to complex organisational challenges and understand how to set and deliver sustainable strategic goals.
|
36 |
110 |
11 |
|
702 |
Leading and Developing People to Optimise Performance The unit aims for leaders to develop an in-depth understanding of how to effectively lead and develop people. They will explore the influence and impact of leadership theories, culture, wellbeing, development and design, policy and strategy that can be used creatively within the leadership role. Ultimately, leaders will have the opportunity to propose a leadership and development strategy aiming to value people while optimising an organisation’s performance.
|
34 |
100 |
10 |
|
705 |
Leading Strategic Change This unit aims for leaders to understand the scope, context and complexity of leading strategic change. Leaders will understand how applying analytical techniques, theories and models of change, and creative problem-solving can equip them to lead strategic change with confidence. The unit culminates in giving leaders the opportunity to develop a proposal to lead a strategic change.
|
24 |
80 |
8 |
|
706 |
Finance for Strategic Leaders The unit aims to provide leaders with an understanding of the scope, complexity and role of finance within an organisational context. Leaders will know how to critically assess methods for analysing financial data and information required to make strategic decisions. Ultimately, the aim of this unit is to equip leaders to be more confident in their understanding of the Finance function.
|
32 |
90 |
9 |
|
610 |
Principles and Practices of Policy Development The principles laid down in organisational, corporate, functional and departmental policies have a direct bearing on the daily activities of an organisation’s workforce. Policy focuses on the activities which are of critical importance to an organisation. Policies can be used to set strategic direction. Policies also set expectations about the behaviours and values required by staff to work ethically and professionally within their roles and when representing the organisation.
|
20 |
60 |
6 |
GLH- Guided Learning Hours, TUT- Total Unit Time, CRD – Credits
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