CMI Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Direction and Leadership

Description

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.