CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and leadership in practice

The programme is delivered via a series of eight four hour intensive workshops, all of which are mandatory.  The workshops are delivered consecutively in two distinct periods.

• Session 1:  Role and context of strategic leadership
• Session 2:  Organisational culture and impact upon strategic leadership
• Session 3:  Strategic project and research design
• Session 4:  Strategic project review

INDEPENDENT RESEARCH PERIOD

• Session 5:  Governance and strategic business case
• Session 6:  Leadership skills and behaviours
• Session 7:  Strategic reflection
• Session 8:  Strategic projects and resilience

Candidates are required to demonstrate the following to be considered for a place on the programme, in addition to the entry requirements candidates will undergo an interview to assess suitability on the programme.

• Hold a senior management position for at least two years
• Can demonstrate engagement in strategic-level project development over the past two years
• Candidates ideally hold a Degree or equivalent qualification (Level 6) or recently completed a CMI Level 5 Qualification or similar to a very high standard

Candidates are required to complete two 4500-5000 words written reports to complete the qualification, one of which is Strategic project.  Candidates will be provided with individual one to one mentoring to support the development of their strategic projects and their personal development on the programme.

Successful completion will further develop your skills and behaviours as a strategic leader. 

There are no additional costs associated with this programme.

Candidates will complete the following units:

• Unit 701:  Strategic Leadership  The aim of this unit is 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. 
• Unit 712: Strategic Management Project  The aim of this unit is for leaders to undertake a strategic management project of their own choosing. To achieve this outcome leaders will develop a business case, propose research design to inform the project’s direction and recommend project management methods and tools to structure the delivery of the project. Leaders will report on project outcomes and reflect on the skills and behaviours which ultimately influence the success of the strategic management project