CMI Level 7 Certificate

Strategic Management & Leadership Practice

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Total Price £1,525

Why is this course right for you?

If you're looking to step up into senior leadership but want a shorter qualification than the full CMI Level 7 Diploma, the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management & Leadership Practice is a great option! 

The CMI Level 7 Certificate is designed to help you:

  • Learn advanced management and decision-making strategies 
  • Master key skills in business strategy, change management and financial leadership 
  • Enhance your credibility to show employers you're serious about senior leadership 
  • Fast-track your career by gaining a globally respected qualification in less time 
  • Open doors to exciting management opportunities, boosting your salary potential 

Develop your strategic management career DPG the no-nonsense way – and give your career the glow-up it deserves

If you want to become a Chartered Manager, please note that you'll need to enrol on a CMI Level 5 or CMI Level 7 Diploma. 

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CMI Level 7 Certificate Course Details

While there are no entry requirements for the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management & Leadership Practice, this course is intended for current or aspiring senior-level managers or aspiring executives

However, as long as you have good literacy and numeracy skills and you're over 19, you're good to go! 

The CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management & Leadership Practice has a total of seven modules that you can choose from - as long as they total at least 140 learning hours - the choice is yours! The available units are:

  • Strategic Leadership (110 hours)
  • Developing Organisational Strategy (90 hours)
  • Leading Strategic Change (80 hours)
  • Organisational Design and Development (80 hours)
  • Strategic Management of Data and Information (80 hours)
  • Personal and Professional Development for Strategic Leadership (90 hours)

For full details of what you'll learn on the course, download your CMI Level 7 Certificate course guide.

You’ll complete one assignment of 3500+ words for each unit you study.

All your written assessments are 100% online and submitted through our online learning platform, mystudyspace.

We find it takes most students roughly 4 to 6 months to complete the CMI Level 5 Certificate, however, your completion time will depend on how much time you can dedicate to your studies. 

This is why we offer a generous support period of 15 months so you have plenty of time and flexibility to complete your course in between work and other life commitments. 

We’re committed to keeping our courses as accessible as possible, with flexible, interest-free* payment plans to help make studying manageable.

Enrol online today or contact our course advisors to chat through deposit options and monthly payments. You can also check out our budget calculator to see what works for you! 

CMI Career Options

£65,000+

Senior-level management salary

£45,000+

Mid-level management salary

£29,000+

Entry-level management salary

Typical roles with a CMI Level 7 Certificate

Senior Management Trainer 

Department Head

Chief Supervisor 

Team Leader

Senior Business Manager 

Senior Manager

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CMI Level 7 Certificate FAQs

The CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management & Leadership Practice is right for you if:

  • You're looking to kickstart or enhance your senior management career 
  • You're interested in strategic high-level planning and taking on organisational challenges 
  • You want to learn how to set and deliver against long-term business goals

The CMI Level 7 Certificate is a shorter course than the CMI Level 7 Diploma, designed for senior managers and leaders who are looking to upskill and focus on developing the key strategic management skills required to progress in their role. 

If you're looking to become a Chartered Manager, keep in mind that this route is only offered through our CMI Level 5 and Level 7 Diplomas. 

Want to make sure this course is also right for your wallet? Check out our budget calculator

While this course is designed for current and aspiring senior leaders and managers, there are no entry requirements for the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management & Leadership Practice.

As long as you have good literacy and numeracy skills, and you're over 19, you're good to go! 

Yes, you can! DPG is an online learning provider, which means that we offer you the option to study our CMI management courses 100% online. 

Online learning with us is a flexible way to earn your CMI qualification, allowing you to work through course materials at your own pace and on your own schedule. With everything available on our virtual learning platform, mystudyspace, you’ll have the tools, resources and expert tutor support to help you reach your career goals.

No matter your commitments – whether it’s a full-time job, caring responsibilities, or other priorities – we give you the flexibility to control how and when you study. That's the DPG Difference. 

For more info, give us a ring or shoot us an email.

Our 100% online CMI courses are designed for ultimate flexibility, allowing you the convenience to study whenever and wherever suits you. With 24/7 access to all your course materials, it’s easy to fit learning around your schedule.

That's The DPG Difference. 

We find it usually takes students around 4 to 6 months to complete the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management & Leadership Practice.

That said, everyone is different, so we offer you a support period of 15 months to give you the flexibility you need to fit studying around your life. 

The CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Leadership & Management Practice covers advanced leadership and management principles, focusing on key areas such as strategic decision-making, organisational performance, and effective people management.

You’ll learn how to lead with confidence, navigate complex challenges, and align strategies to achieve long-term goals. This qualification is designed to equip you with the tools and insights needed to drive organisational success and excel in senior leadership roles.

For full details of what you'll learn on the course, download your CMI Level 7 course guide.

All CMI assessments are completely online.

For each module that you study, you'll complete an assignment of 3500+ words.

Your assignments will be submitted to our online learning platform, mystudyspace, and marked by your personal tutor. 

The CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management & Leadership Practice offers you the key skills required of effective senior managers, including planning strategies, delivering on long-term business objectives, and the knowledge of how to adapt when presented with complex organisational challenges. 

This prestigious management qualification also boosts your professional credibility and provides you with in-demand leadership skills, making a CMI Level 7 qualification a valuable asset and the key to securing and advancing in upper management roles.

At DPG, we pride ourselves on helping you get CMI qualified without breaking the bank.

If you’re paying for your course yourself, you can spread the cost over up to 15 months, and you won’t pay any extra – all our payment plans are totally interest-free*.

They also come with low deposits, making it easy and affordable to get ahead in your career.

If your employer is paying for your course (or if you’d like them to!), our advisors can help you put together a business case showing the benefits of studying CMI.

Give us a ring on 0330 660 0220 to find out more.

At DPG, we’re proud to have supported over 25,000 individuals in achieving their career goals, with 96% saying they’d choose our services again.

With more than 30 years of experience in helping professionals develop their skills, we offer dedicated tutor support across all our CMI courses. Plus, you’ll have 24/7 access to your online learning materials, giving you the flexibility to study from anywhere, whenever is convenient for you.

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