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The objective of the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership qualification (Accredited by Othm, UK) is to develop strategic management and leadership skills for managers who have the authority and personal attributes to translate organisational strategy into effective operational performance. This qualification reflects current practice in Strategic Management and Leadership and allows learners to develop and expand their high-level understanding of strategic management and leadership in the workplace. This qualification is suitable for mature learners with a background in academic study or industry. The qualification has a clear work-related emphasis on practical skills development alongside theoretical fundamentals. Successful completion of the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership qualification will equip learners with the key skills and capabilities to become an effective strategic manager. The qualification also allows learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue their study towards an MBA with advanced standing. Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Key Highlights of Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership are: * Program Duration: 9 Months (Can be Fast tracked) * Program Credits: 120 Credits * Designed for working Professionals * Format: Online * No Written Exam. The Assessment is done via Submission of Assignment * Tutor Assist available * Dedicated Student Success Manager * Timely Doubt Resolution * Regular Networking Events with Industry Professionals * Become eligible to gain direct entry into relevant Master's degree programme. * LSBR Alumni Status * No Cost EMI Option This level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership will help you develop your strategic management and leadership skills as managers who have the authority and personal attributes to translate organisational strategy into effective operational performance. It will also allows you to develop and expand your high-level understanding of strategic management and leadership in the workplace. Upon successful completion of the level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership programme, you will also become eligible to gain direct entry into relevant Master's and MBA degree programme. Mandatory units (Total Credits: 80) The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership qualification consists of 4 mandatory units for a combined total of 80 credits * Strategic Management (20 credits) * Strategic Leadership (20 credits) * Strategic Human Resource Management (20 credits) * Advanced Business Research Methods (20 credits) Optional Units (Choose any 2) (Total Credits: 40) The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership qualification consists of 6 Optional units out of which you are supposed to Choose any 2 for a combined total of 40 credits * Strategic Financial Management (20 credits) * Supply Chain and Operations Management (20 credits) * Entrepreneurship and Innovation (20 credits) * Globalisation and Corporate Governance (20 credits) * Strategic Change Management (20 credits) * Strategic Marketing (20 credits) WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? * Working Professionals * Level 6 / Year 3 of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree holders or learners who are looking for Career Progression. * A formal Postgraduate qualification leading to award of degrees in future. REQUIREMENTS For entry onto the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership qualification, learners must possess: * An honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification. * Learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course. * No formal qualification is required from mature learners (over 21 years) who have relevant management experience. Please speak to the Admission Counsellors for waiver information. CAREER PATH Become eligible to gain direct entry into relevant Master's degree programme after completion of your Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Completion of your Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership at level 7 qualification will meet the University standard academic entry requirements.

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Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is aimed at people in senior roles including CIOs, chief digital officers and other aspiring CxOs, as well as consultants and others involved in digital transformations, service delivery and strategic delivery. Overview By the end of this course, you will understand: The internal and external factors to consider while crafting digital strategy How IT strategy differs from digital strategy and how they can be integrated Creating a digital strategy that achieves the most value from digital Implementing and sustaining digital strategy Developing and nurturing digital capabilities for continual business innovation and value co-creation This course takes you on a digital strategy journey. Its iterative, eight-step model moves from ?vision? through to ?actions? and is about creating sustainable, digital momentum. You experience the four key capabilities to develop a holistic, digital capability framework: digital leadership, managing innovation and emerging technologies, risk management and structuring a digital enterprise. This class includes an exam voucher. Prerequisites Delegates attending this course must have successfully achieved the ITIL 4 Foundation Qualification; your certificate must be presented as documentary evidence to gain admission to this course. Although there is no mandatory requirement, ideally candidates should have at least two years professional experience working in IT Service Management. 1 - ITIL GUIDING PRINCIPLES TO ALL ASPECTS OF DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY * Focus on Value * Start Where You Are * Progress Iteratively with Feedback * Collaborate and Promote Visibility * Think and Work Holistically * Keep It Simple and Practical * Optimise and Automate 2 - LEVERAGE DIGITAL STRATEGY TO REACT TO DIGITAL DISRUPTION * Digital Technology * Digital Business * Digital Organisation * Digitisation * Digital Transformation * Business Strategy and Business Models * Digital and IT Strategy * Products * Services * Relationship Between Digital, IT Strategy and Components of ITIL SVS. 3 - RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CONCEPTS OF DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY, SERVICE VALUE SYSTEM AND SERVICE VALUE CHAIN * Environmental Analysis * External Analysis: PESTLE * Internal Analysis: Four Dimensions of Service Management 4 - HOW AN ORGANISATION USES DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY TO REMAIN VIABLE IN ENVIRONMENTS * How an Organisation?s Viability is Related to Agile, Resilient, Lean, Continuous and Co-Creational it is * How to Analyse the VUCA Factors and Address them in a Digital and IT Strategy * Organisation?s Position in a Particular Market or Industry * Digital Positioning Tool to Determine Appropriate Position for a Digital Organization 5 - EXPLAIN AND COMPARE THREE LEVELS OF DIGITAL DISRUPTION * Ecosystem * Industry/Market * Organisational * Influenced factors * Achieving Customer/Market Relevance * Achieving Operational Excellence * Internal and External Focus * Balanced Approach 6 - STRATEGIC APPROACHES BY DIGITAL AND IT TO ACHIEVE CUSTOMER/MARKET RELEVANCE AND OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE * How to Apply Approaches to Achieve Customer/Market Relevance * Customer Journeys * Omnichannel Delivery and Support * Context-Sensitive Delivery and Support * Customer Analytics * Customer Feedback and 360ø Approaches * How to Achieve Operational Excellence in the Four Dimensions of Service Management * Understand the Financial Aspects of Digital and IT Strategy in Terms of the Following * Financial Policies * Portfolio Optimization * Funding Projects, Products and Services * Balancing Cost of Innovation and Operation * Charging Models * Assess Strategic Approaches for Digital Organizations 7 - RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES OF DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY * Concept of Risk Management in the Context of a Digital Organisation * Context of Digital and IT Strategy * Identify Risk * Assess Risk * Concept of Risk Posture and Show How to Determine an Acceptable Balance Between Opportunity and Risk * Explain the Concept of Innovation, Including its Key Elements and Techniques * Apply Techniques to Develop and Maintain a Culture of Innovation 8 - STEPS AND TECHNIQUES INVOLVED IN DEFINING AND ADVOCATING FOR DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY * How to Use Digital Readiness Assessment to Perform Gap Analysis Between an Organisation?s Current and Desired Positions Approaches for Scraping Data from Dynamic Websites * How to Define and Communicate a Vision and a Strategy * How to Use Business Cases to Advocate for a Digital and IT Strategy 9 - IMPLEMENTATION OF A DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY * How to Define Operating Models for Digital Organisations * Major Skills Required of Leaders in Digital Organisation * Apply Approaches to Strategy Coordination and Implementation: * Large-Scale Transformation * Incremental Transformation * Mergers and Acquisitions * Individual Changes * Approaches to POMs (Parallel Operating Models) * How to Assess Success of a Digital and IT Strategy * Typical Activities of a Digital Transformation Programme

Prepare to transform your career trajectory with our insightful course bundle. In the UK, professionals equipped with strategic business management, business analysis, and stakeholder management skills are at the forefront of the business world, commanding impressive yearly salaries. Salaries for strategic business managers range from £55K to £85K, business analysts see a range of £45K to £65K, while professionals in stakeholder management earn anywhere from £50K to £75K annually. With the right theoretical foundation and knowledge, these positions can be within your reach. Our bundle comprises three enlightening courses. Each one is meticulously designed to deliver a deep understanding of the subject matter, completely devoid of industry jargon and presented in a digestible format. Each course in this bundle holds a prestigious CPD accreditation, symbolising exceptional quality. The materials, brimming with knowledge, are regularly updated, ensuring their relevance. This bundle promises not just education but an evolving learning experience. Engage with this extraordinary collection, and prepare to enrich your personal and professional development. Immerse yourself in these diverse, enthralling subjects, each designed to fuel your curiosity and enhance your knowledge. Dive in now! The courses in this bundle include: 1. Stakeholder Management 2. Strategic Business Management - Online Diploma Course 3. Fundamentals of Business Analysis Learning Outcomes: 1. Comprehend the essence of stakeholder management and its strategic role in businesses. 2. Understand the fundamentals and principles of strategic business management. 3. Grasp the basics of business analysis and its applications in various business scenarios. 4. Learn how to make strategic decisions based on stakeholder management and business analysis. 5. Gain knowledge of the theories and concepts underlying effective strategy and stakeholder relationships. 6. Develop the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to hypothetical business situations. 'Stakeholder Management' equips learners with an understanding of the importance of stakeholders in business success. It delves into the strategies for managing stakeholder relationships and techniques to align stakeholder needs and their goals. The 'Strategic Business Management - Online Diploma Course' explores the core principles of strategic management, including the process of strategic planning, the factors influencing business strategy, and the relationship between strategy, competitive advantage, and organisational performance. 'Fundamentals of Business Analysis' provides learners with the theories and principles that underpin effective business analysis. It covers a range of topics from defining it's need and identifying solutions, to understanding the role of a business analyst in strategic planning and decision making. CPD 20 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? 1. Individuals aspiring to work in strategic business management. 2. Professionals seeking to enhance their stakeholder management skills. 3. Business students looking to augment their understanding of strategic management and business analysis. 4. Entrepreneurs desire to better manage stakeholders and strategize effectively. 5. Individuals are interested in gaining a theoretical understanding of business management and analysis. CAREER PATH 1. Strategic Business Manager - £55K to £85K/year. 2. Stakeholder Relationship Manager - £50K to £75K/year. 3. Business Analyst - £45K to £65K/year. 4. Project Manager - £50K to £70K/year. 5. Strategic Consultant - £55K to £90K/year. 6. Business Strategy Analyst - £45K to £60K/year. 7. Stakeholder Engagement Officer - £40K to £60K/year. CERTIFICATES CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION Digital certificate - Included CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION Hard copy certificate - £9.99 Unlock your potential and showcase your accomplishments with our CPD Quality Standards certificates! Upon successful completion of the course, learners can obtain a CPD Quality Standards PDF certificate for Stakeholder Management absolutely free! Upon finishing Strategic Business Management - Online Diploma Course and Fundamentals of Business Analysis, you'll have the opportunity to obtain valuable proof of your achievement. For just £4.99, we'll send you a CPD Quality Standards PDF Certificate via email, or if you prefer, you can get a beautifully printed hardcopy certificate for £9.99 in the UK. If you're located internationally, don't worry! We offer a printed hardcopy certificate for £14.99, ensuring your success knows no boundaries. Grab your certificate and celebrate your success today!

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for The target audience for the DevOps Foundation course includes Management, Operations, Developers, QA and Testing professionals such as: Individuals involved in IT development IT operations or IT service management. Individuals who require an understanding of DevOps principles. IT professionals working within, or about to enter, an Agile Service Design Environment The following IT roles: Automation Architects, Application Developers, Business Analysts, Business Managers, Business Stakeholders, Change Agents, Consultants, DevOps Consultants, DevOps Engineers, Infrastructure Architect, Integration Specialists, IT Directors, IT Managers, IT Operations, IT Team Leaders, Lean Coaches, Network Administrators, Operations Managers, Project Managers, Release Engineers, Software Developers, Software Tester/QA, System Administrators, Systems Engineers, System Integrators, Tool Providers. Overview The learning objectives for DevOps Foundation include an understanding of: DevOps objectives and vocabulary Benefits to the business and IT Principles and practices including Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, testing, security and the Three Ways DevOps relationship to Agile, Lean and ITSM Improved workflows, communication and feedback loops Automation practices including deployment pipelines and DevOps toolchains Scaling DevOps for the enterprise Critical success factors and key performance indicators Real-life examples and results The DevOps Foundation course provides a baseline understanding of key DevOps terminology to ensure everyone is talking the same language and highlights the benefits of DevOps to support organizational success. Learners will gain an understanding of DevOps, the cultural and professional movement that stresses communication, collaboration, integration, and automation to improve the flow of work between software developers and IT operations professionals. This course prepares you for the DevOps Foundation (DOFD) certification. EXPLORING DEVOPS * Defining DevOps * Why Does DevOps Matter? * CORE DEVOPS PRINCIPLES * The Three Ways * The First Way * The Theory of Constraints * The Second Way * The Third Way * Chaos Engineering * Learning Organizations KEY DEVOPS PRACTICES * Continuous Testing, Integration, Delivery, Deployment * Site Reliability & Resilience Engineering * DevSecOps * ChatOps * Kanban BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY FRAMEWORKS * Agile * ITSM * Lean * Safety Culture * Learning Organizations * Continuous Funding CULTURE, BEHAVIORS & OPERATING MODELS * Defining Culture * Cultural Debt * Behavioral Models * Organizational maturity models AUTOMATION & ARCHITECTING DEVOPS TOOLCHAINS * CI/CD * Cloud, Containers, and Microservices * AI and Machine Learning * Automation * DevOps Toolchains MEASUREMENT, METRICS, AND REPORTING * The Importance of Measurement * DevOps Metrics - Speed, Quality, Stability, Culture * Change lead/cycle time * Value Driven Metrics SHARING, SHADOWING AND EVOLVING * DevOps in the Enterprise * Roles * DevOps Leadership * Organizational Considerations * Getting Started * Challenges, Risks, and Critical Success Factors ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans DevOps Foundation (DevOps Institute) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the DevOps Foundation (DevOps Institute) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

This Strategy Challenge workshop is designed to provide an opportunity for senior management teams to practice and develop their strategic thinking skills - individually and collectively. It gives a 'safe space' and uses examples designed to 'stretch the strategic thinking muscles'

These qualifications are designed for Directors and Senior Managers who have the authority across organisational and personal inspiration to translate organisational strategy into effective performance. The qualifications require directors and senior managers to build on their skills in strategic direction and leadership and to focus on the requirements of inter-organisational strategy. Equivalent to a Doctorate in Management, this Level 8 Strategic Direction and Leadership course is designed for Directors and Senior Managers with responsibility for developing and implementing ethical and performance-driven strategy across multiple organisations, leading by example to inspire teams and provide clear direction. CMI qualifications at RQF Level 8 portray practice skills and competencies that are rated in academic terms as being comparable to Doctoral Degrees and Vocational Qualifications at Level 8. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Study method Online, self-paced Duration 9 months Access to content Access until course completion Qualification CMI Level 8 Diploma In Strategic Direction and Leadership CPD 670 CPD hours / points Additional info Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price Tutor is available to students -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How Will I Benefit? * The CMI Level 8 Strategic Direction and Leadership will develop the advanced skills and knowledge that you need to lead transformational strategic change within your organisation(s), accelerating performance in multiple settings * Apply the tools, models and theories directly to real-life work-based problems and see the benefits in your organisation * This CMI distance learning course will demonstrate to current and prospective employers your capabilities, ambition and commitment to professional development * Achieve the highest level of strategic learning, significantly improving your career prospects and earning power CMI Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Direction and Leadership Learners need to complete all Group A units and any combination of units to a minimum of 7 credits from Group B. Learners need it complete a total of 67 credits to achieve this qualification. The Total Qualification Time is 670 hours, including 210 Guided Learning Hours. UNIT NUMBER UNIT NAME CREDITS GLH TUT Group A Unit 8001V1 Personal development as a strategic leader 10 30 100 Unit 8002V1 Collective strategy development 10 30 100 Unit 8003V1 Inter-organisational strategic planning 10 30 100 Unit 8004V1 Inter-organisational strategic direction 10 30 100 Unit 8005V1 Strategic communication 10 30 100 Unit 8006V1 Strategic culture 10 30 100 Group B Unit 7013V1 Strategic leadership 7 30 70 Unit 7014V1 Strategic leadership practice 7 30 70 NB - If you have achieved either of the Group B Units as part of a Level 7 qualification you do not have to repeat them. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Who is this course for? This qualification is not aimed at managers aspiring to a senior management role it is targeted at individuals already employed in a strategic leadership position for a minimum of 3 years. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Requirements * Ability to complete assignments at post-graduate level. * All Learners must hold a Level 7 or equivalent qualification. * At least 3 years’ experience at strategic level as a senior manager. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Career path This qualification can significantly improve your career prospects, promotional prospects, salary, self-confidence and self-esteem as a senior manager and leader.

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Key Features of the Business Development, Sales, Branding & Communication Bundle: * 3 QLS-Endorsed Courses: We proudly offer 3 QLS-endorsed courses within our Business Development, Sales, Branding & Communication bundle, providing you with industry-recognized qualifications. 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The Level 7 qualifications in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice are designed for directors and senior managers who have the authority and personal inspiration to translate organisational strategy into effective performance. These qualifications require directors and senior managers to build on their skills in strategic management and leadership and to focus on the requirements of inter-organisational strategy.