CMI Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Level 7 Postgraduate

This is a post-graduate level of study, aimed at senior managers and directors who are capable of analysing, synthesising and evaluating a wide range of data and concepts. On completion of the Diploma, exemption from part one of an MBA may be gained, though you should check with the institution concerned if you wish to pursue this route.

Three qualifications are available at this level: the Award Certificate, and Diploma. The difference between these three options is the number of units you study and pass. Each unit is given a “credit value”, and for each qualification there is a minimum number of “credits” to achieve. So you can choose the size of qualification that is just right for you. Later you can add more units and “upgrade” your qualification until you obtain the Diploma for your chosen management level.

The units available for the Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership management qualification range are:



7001 Personal development as a strategic manager

Content includes: the impact of strategic objectives on the manager, identifying strategic management, the role of personal development in meeting strategic objectives, meeting organisational health and safety requirements. Credit: 6



7002 Strategic performance management

Content includes: setting objectives to meet strategic requirement, managing performance to meet the strategic objectives and direction of the organisation, politics and influencing. Credit: 7



7003 Financial Management

Content includes: understanding and using financial management information, developing and reviewing budgets and evaluating financial proposals. Credit: 7



7004 Strategic information management

Content includes: use and manage information for strategic analysis, decision making tools, monitoring and improving MIS. Credit: 9



7005 Conducting a strategic management project

Content includes: identifying, research and undertaking a work related project, including reviewing the impact of the project and the production of a management report. Credit: 10



7006 Organisational direction

Content includes: strategic planning process, conducting situational analysis, developing strategic options. Credit: 9



7007 Financial planning (not offered by us)

Content includes: creating strategic financial plans, risk analysis, sources of corporate finance, evaluating financial plans. Credit:6



7008 Strategic marketing

Content: understanding key strategic marketing concepts, developing and implementing a marketing plan, dealing with risk. Credit: 6



7009 Strategic project management

Content includes: understanding the impact of strategic projects, sponsoring strategic projects, developing and monitoring a project plan. Credit: 6



7010 Organisational change

Content includes: understanding change models, tools and techniques, developing strategies for change, evaluating the impact of change strategies. Credit: 7



7011 Strategic planning

Content includes: translating strategic objectives into action, strategic planning, risk and impact analysis. Credit: 9



7012 Human resource planning

Content includes: how HR planning impacts on the strategic plan, legal frameworks, the effect of organisational culture, discipline, grievance and the law. Credit: 8



7013 Being a strategic leader

Content includes: the role of the senior manager, the impact of leadership styles, contributing to strategic objectives, empowerment and understanding organisational. Credit: 7



7014 Strategic leadership Practice

Content includes: balancing strategic management and leadership requirements, strategic leadership strategies, empowerment, the impact of values on leadership. Credit: 7


How many units are needed for these strategic leadership management qualifications

Award = 1 unit (6 Credits)

Certificate = 3 units (13 credits)

Diploma = 9 units (63 credits)