Course description
CMI Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice
The CMI Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice is the most updated and advanced qualification designed for professionals who wish to develop and excel their skills in strategic management and leadership skills. This program will give them the expertise and improve the ability to implement fundamental management and leadership models within an organisation's strategic framework.
The qualification contains a breadth of units, which are reflective of the tasks and activities required by managers in roles such as senior managers, regional management and specialist managers who are accountable to a senior manager or business owner.
Extended Diploma:The Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice has an all-inclusive structure which will give you all the necessary skills and competencies to become a competent manager. This Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice will also give you full CMI membership which will make you closer to your dream of becoming a Chartered Manager.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Learners must:
- Be 21 years of age and over
- Have 3 Years of middle management experience or 2 years of senior management experience
- Possess the ability to complete the Level 7 Qualification
Outcome / Qualification etc.
- The qualification aims to improve your strategic management skills and techniques.
- The knowledge gained through the qualification will assist you in your role as a strategic manager in your workplace.
- You will be enabled to apply theories and models in your practical work scenarios, and it will enhance your problem-solving skills that can be applied to your working environment.
- It is a nationally accredited qualification and the credits gained through this course can be transferred to any other universities or any other awarding bodies.
- You will be enabled to manage problems in your workplace more effectively and it will boost the career prospectus.
Training Course Content
Unit1- Strategic Risk Management
The ability to effectively lead strategic risk management is essential to safeguard an organization's prosperity and reputation. Ultimately, leaders must know how to develop and lead risk management in a manner that not only reacts to organizational needs but contributes to organizational success. The aim of this unit is for leaders to develop an in-depth understanding of strategic risk management. Leaders will critically appraise strategic risk within an organizational context. They will assess strategies for risk management and the leadership skills to lead risk initiatives successfully. Ultimately, leaders will be given the opportunity to develop a framework to deliver a risk strategy in an organizational context.
Unit2- Strategic Leadership
Effective strategic leadership is a catalyst for organizational success. Leaders have to be knowledgeable, creative, agile and resilient to respond to organizational need in the contemporary workplace. The aim of this unit is to equip leaders with an in-depth understanding of strategic leadership within an organizational context. Leaders will explore the complexities of the role and the theoretical perspectives, approaches, behaviors and skills which can enhance their professional practice. The unit focuses on the leader's ability to respond creatively to complex organizational challenges and understand how to set and deliver sustainable strategic goals.
Unit3- Collaboration and Partnerships
Collaboration and partnerships can have a huge impact on organizational success. These arrangements (formal or informal) can result in increased profitability and productivity as well as the development and delivery of new products and services. Collaboration and partnerships can turn ideas into reality, enhancing opportunities for innovation and creativity, research and development. Increasingly, collaboration and partnership working are required to be successful in gaining a bid or tender. The aim of the unit is for leaders to understand collaborative and partnership arrangements.
Unit4- Developing Organisational Strategy
Leaders must have an in-depth understanding of strategy and how it can be developed if they are to operate effectively in complex local, national and global markets. The aim of this unit is to enable leaders to know how to develop and influence an organization's strategic direction through the development of a meaningful strategy. To support this outcome, leaders will critique the factors which drive the development of organizational strategy and appraise approaches to successfully develop strategy.
Unit5- Entrepreneurial Practice
Entrepreneurial practice is a multi-dimensional concept. To some it is simply the pursuit of an opportunity; to others it could be an innovative business start-up, an invention or re-invention of a product, service or a process or the development of solutions to social, cultural or environmental issues. At its core entrepreneurialism or entrepreneurial action is a mind-set. Entrepreneurial practice covers several different perspectives; economic, management, sociology and psychology.
Unit6- Leading Strategic Change
Leaders must be able to navigate an organisation through strategic change. This will optimise an organisation's ability to remain competitive, react to the needs and expectations of stakeholders and respond to changing national and international markets. The aim of this unit is for leaders to understand the scope, context and complexity of leading strategic change. Leaders will understand how the application of analytical techniques, theories and models of change, and creative problem-solving can be used to equip them to lead strategic change with confidence.
Unit7- Personal and Professional Development for Strategic Leaders
In a globalised, high-tech, fast paced and unpredictable world, strategic leaders must prioritise personal and professional development. This will enable them to keep pace with developments in strategic and operational practice and equip them to respond effectively to organizational and societal change. The aim of this unit is to support leaders to understand approaches to personal and professional development. Leaders will critically reflect on the interrelationship between the skillset and mindset to develop as a strategic leader.
Unit8- Strategic Approaches to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
There is a moral, financial and legal business case for excellent practice in equality, diversity and inclusion in an organizational context. Ensuring it is led effectively at a strategic level requires knowledge, understanding, skills, behaviours and tenacity to keep pace with the momentum of change. An understanding of the topic not only impacts on the success of strategic objectives but it mitigates risk and enables a culture of support and wellbeing to thrive. The aim of this unit is to enable leaders to develop an in-depth understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion at a strategic level. Leaders will have the opportunity to critically assess structural inequality within an organizational and societal context.
Course delivery details
School of Business & Technology London provides various flexible delivery methods to its learners, including online learning and blended learning. Thus, learners can choose the mode of study as per their choice and convenience. The program is self-paced and accomplished through our cutting-edge Learning Management System. Learners can interact with tutors by messaging through the SBTL Support Desk Portal System to discuss the course materials, get guidance and assistance and request assessment feedbacks on assignments.
We at SBTL offer outstanding support and infrastructure for both online and blended learning. We indeed pursue an innovative learning approach where traditional regular classroom-based learning is replaced by web-based learning and incredibly high support level. Learners enrolled at SBTL are allocated a dedicated tutor, whether online or blended learning, who provide learners with comprehensive guidance and support from start to finish.
The significant difference between blended learning and online learning methods at SBTL is the Block Delivery of Online Live Classes. Learners enrolled at SBTL on blended learning are offered a block delivery of online live classes, which can be booked in advance on their convenience at additional cost. These live classes are relevant to the learners' program of study and aim to enhance the student's comprehension of research, methodology and other essential study skills. We try to make these live sessions as communicating as possible by providing interactive activities and presentations.
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Expenses
- Course price for Online learning: £1,168.20
- Course price for Blended learning: £1,663.20
Continuing Studies
We would recommend the below qualifications as a possible progression route, once completing the Strategic Management and Leadership qualifications:
- CMI Level 7 Qualifications in Management Coaching and Mentoring