CMI Level 7 Extended Diploma Strategic Management and Leadership Practice
Corporate social responsibility and leadership coaching. Build your data, projects and change management skills
These CMI Level 7 qualifications are designed for individuals wishing to develop strategic management and leadership practice who will have the knowledge, skills and behaviours to drive business activities in a senior, regional, specialist, director or CEO management and leadership role.

Who should take this course
The CMI Level 7 Extended Diploma has 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 or a CEO
Course duration
This course provides an in-depth knowledge and skills consisting of four units, which typically takes between two and four months to complete per unit. You can complete each unit faster or slower depending on your availability to study and learning style.
Progression opportunities
An opportunity to become a Chartered Manager or enrolling on a higher level qualification with the CMI or progressing on to Higher Education study.
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Course content
Learners must complete a combination to a minimum of 640 TQT hours 64 credits to achieve this qualification. The minimum guided learning hours is 196.
Units included in this course:

701 Strategic Leadership (TUT 110)
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.
702 Leading and Developing People to Optimise Performance (TUT 100)
The aim of this unit is 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. The aim of which values people whilst optimising an organisation’s performance.
704 Developing Organisational Strategy (TUT 90)
The aim of this unit is to enable leaders to know how to develop and influence an organisation’s strategic direction through the development of a meaningful strategy. To support this outcome, leaders will critique the factors which drive the development of organisational strategy and appraise approaches to successfully develop strategy. The unit culminates in leaders developing an organisational strategy to achieve a business goal. To complement this activity, leaders will propose an approach to implement and monitor the strategy developed to ensure its sustained success.
705 Leading Strategic Change (TUT 80)
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. The unit culminates in giving leaders the opportunity to develop a proposal to lead a strategic change.
709 Strategic Management of Data and Information (TUT 80)
The aims of this unit are for leaders to see strategic management of data and information as an opportunity rather than a challenge. Leaders will understand the strategic value and use of data and information and will critique strategies for its effective management. The unit culminates in the opportunity to develop a strategy to improve the use of data and information in a strategic organisational context.
712 Strategic Management Project (TUT 100)
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.
608 Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability (TUT 60)
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability are topics keenly related to organisational accountability. Definitions and approaches taken to manage and lead CSR and sustainability vary according to the type and purpose of an organisation and its governance. Approaches typically include the development of aims and objectives, policy and strategy, with the intent to address the impact of an organisation’s activity on society, the environment and a commitment to ethical and responsible conduct.
612 Coaching Skills for Leaders (TUT 70)
Coaching is a powerful learning and development tool. Used effectively, it is able to optimise individual and team performance and the achievement of organisational goals. Coaching has rapidly become an essential leadership tool. It enables the professional manager and leader to support, motivate and empower individuals and teams in a conversational and insightful way. This contrasts with and complements the use of traditional directive leadership approaches.
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Why would you want to pay One unit at a time vs Paying monthly?
This will depend on your specific requirement and how you plan to study, preference on payment schedule and availability of funds.
For example: If you prefer to pay a lower amount every month – a monthly subscription option will work better. Pay one unit at a time works well for those who wish to just purchase the first unit and take their time completing it, which could take a couple of months or more for some users. In this scenario your next payment will be in a couple of months rather than monthly, but the payments are larger. If you have any further questions please reach out to one of our course specialists here.
Other options for CMI Level 7 Strategic Management & Leadership Practice
You can also achieve a CMI Level 7 Qualification in Strategic Management and Leadership by completed one of these courses. The qualification is the same, the durations and depth of knowledge depends on the amount of units you are committed to complete, ie Award – 1 unit, Certificate – 2 units, Diploma 4 units, and Extended Diploma – 8 units. More information on all four options for this Level 7 Strategic Management qualification available here.
If your goal to progress onto further study or higher level, you may want to opt for a Diploma, however if you are looking for a quick certificate to get a promotion, you may achieve your goal faster and cheaper. Please chat to one of our course specialists or complete a career assessment form if you would like more assistance when choosing which course will be most suitable for your specific requirements.
You must be 19+ years old and working as a Manager or similar to apply for this course.
CMI Level 7 Award Strategic Management and Leadership
Units: 1 Time: approx 8 weeks per unit
£290.00 full course price and a £192.00 Registration Fee
CMI Level 7 Certificate Strategic Management and Leadership
Units: 2 Time: approx 8 weeks per unit
£522.00 full course price and a £288.00 Registration Fee
CMI Level 7 Diploma Strategic Management and Leadership
Units: 4 Time: approx 8 weeks per unit

