CMI Level 7 Diploma

Strategic Management & Leadership Practice

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Why is this course right for you?

If you're ready to step into senior leadership and take your strategic management skills to the next level, this 100% online, CMI-accredited diploma is the ultimate qualification.

Designed for experienced managers and aspiring directors, you'll gain the confidence, expertise, and practical tools to lead teams, drive business success, and make high-level strategic decisions.

The CMI Level 7 Diploma is perfect if you're ready to: 

  • Master advanced leadership strategies to lead organisations 
  • Develop your strategic planning, change management, and financial leadership skills
  • Showcase your credibility with a globally recognised management qualification
  • Open doors to senior management and executive roles
  • Work towards becoming a Chartered Manager 

Give your career the upgrade it deserves and take the next step towards a rewarding career in senior management – the no-nonsense way! 

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CMI Level 7 Diploma Course Details

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

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

The CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership Practice has a variety of units for you to choose from, including topics that will be most valuable and relevant to your personal development.

As long as your chosen units total at least 370 learning hours, the choice is completely up to you! Topics:

  • 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)
  • Strategic Management  Project (100 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 Diploma 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 8 to 12 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 18 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! 

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Senior-level management salary

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Typical roles with a CMI Level 7 Diploma

Chartered Manager 

Chief Supervisor

Senior Business Manager 

Senior Manager

Team Leader

Department Head

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CMI Level 7 Diploma FAQs

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

  • You're a current or aspiring senior manager or director
  • You want to master a wide range of senior management skills 
  • You want to gain CMI Chartered Manager status

The course takes a deep dive into professional leadership theories and practices with a highly strategic focus, making it the ideal choice for developing your senior management career. 

Following the completion of this Diploma, accompanied by 3+ years of management experience you'll be eligible to apply for Chartered Manager status - a prestigious accolade only available through CMI.

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

There are no entry requirements for the CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership Practice, although you must be at least 19.

Also, if English is your second language, we recommend you have an IELTS 6 or equivalent, but we're happy to review your case on an individual basis

Yes, you can! DPG is an online learning provider, so 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 8 to 12 months to complete this CMI Level 7 qualification. 

That said, everyone is different, so we offer you a support period of 18 months so you have the flexibility to study when it's convenient for you.

The CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Leadership & Management Practice covers advanced topics essential for senior leadership development, including:

  • Strategic planning
  • Organisational performance
  • Leading innovation
  • Financial management, and
  • Ethical decision-making

This comprehensive CMI qualification gives you with the tools and knowledge to drive business success and lead with confidence in complex, high-level roles.

All CMI assessments are completely online and are in the from of written asignments.

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

You'll submit your assignments through mystudyspace, our online learning platform, and they’ll be marked by your CMI tutor.

Gaining the CMI Level 7 Diploma will showcase your professional credibility while also demonstrating to employers that you have the in-demand senior leadership and management skills required to achieve organisational success. 

Among other things, this course takes a deep dive into professional leadership theory and practice, guiding you through how to approach the management of people, data, projects, and organisational strategies.

After achieving the CMI Level 7 Diploma and having gained 3+ years of management experience, you'll also be eligible to apply for prestigious Chartered Manager status.

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 18 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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