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The CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Approaches to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion is designed for senior leaders and directors who want to drive meaningful change and create truly inclusive workplaces. This focused course, typically completed in 2 to 3 months, helps you develop a strategic understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and how these principles can strengthen organisational culture and performance.
You’ll explore the root causes of inequality, assess your organisation’s current practices, and learn how to align EDI strategies with legal, ethical, and business priorities. Through practical frameworks and real-world insights, this course will equip you to set clear, measurable objectives that foster fairness, belonging, and long-term impact.
Backed by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), this globally recognised award sets a strong foundation for responsible leadership.
The CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Approaches to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion is a recognised qualification designed to equip senior leaders with the skills to embed equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) at a strategic level. It is ideal for current and aspiring directors and senior managers who want to lead with integrity, fairness, and impact across their organisation.
You’ll gain practical tools to assess organisational culture, influence policy, and implement EDI strategies that align with legal, ethical, and business priorities. Mapped to the CMI Professional Standards, the course develops expertise in areas such as strategic leadership, organisational assessment, stakeholder engagement, and change management.
Recognised by employers and relevant across sectors, this award positions you as an inclusive and forward-thinking leader—ready to tackle systemic inequality, foster a culture of belonging, and drive long-term organisational and social impact.
CMI graduates achieve remarkable things:
Full access for 6 months from enrolment.
The CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Approaches to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is designed for senior leaders who want to develop and lead strategic EDI initiatives at an organisational level.
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CMI (the Chartered Management Institute) is the UK's only chartered professional body focused exclusively on management and leadership. CMI sets the benchmark for management practice, and its qualifications are approved and regulated by Ofqual.
CMI qualifications run from Level 3 up to Level 8, offering a clear progression route from first-line management to senior strategic leadership. Learners also gain professional CMI membership and the opportunity to work towards Chartered Manager status — a distinction only a small proportion of UK managers hold.
Key reasons to choose CMI Qualifications:
To enrol in the CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic approaches to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, learners must meet the following entry requirements.
Be 18 years of age and over.
A previous Level 6 qualification or relevant management experience is required.
Possess the ability to complete the Level 7 course.
The course is offered in English. You must possess considerable competency in English.
For each module you study, you will complete a written assignment of 2,500–3,000 words and submit it online via your MyLearnDirect learning portal.
Learners must complete the unit to a minimum of 80 TQT hours to achieve this qualification. The minimum guided learning hours is 24.
Learners must request before enrolment to interchange unit(s) other than the preselected units shown in the SBTL website because we need to make sure the availability of learning materials for the requested unit(s). SBTL will reject an application if the learning materials for the requested interchange unit(s) are unavailable.
Provides practical strategies for promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion across organisational policies, practices, and workplace culture.
Our online learning gives you the flexibility to study when and where you want, with rich online learning resources and study guides developed by our expert tutors to provide structure, keep you motivated, and strengthen your understanding of the subject.
If you want a high level of structured guidance and support but can't attend scheduled live classes, then online learning is the perfect study method. You study at your own pace and set your own flexible schedule. We are dedicated to offering extensive learning support to simplify your learning journey, so we provide the option to schedule online personal meetings with your tutor at your convenience.
Our simplified online learning facilitates you to achieve high career growth without stress and dilemmas.
We are committed to providing unwavering support throughout your educational journey. Our dedicated support team is a crucial link between tutors and learners, ensuring that guidance, assessment feedback, and additional study assistance are delivered promptly and effectively.
We focus on providing a sophisticated, flexible learning experience. Our courses are designed with 100% online learning so your studies fit around your full-time work and other commitments, letting you study from anywhere, at your own pace.
You'll also get dedicated tutor support, scheduled personal tutor meetings whenever you need them, and access to our Dedicated Support Desk portal to raise queries or request a call back.
Our online learning gives you the flexibility to study when and where you want, with rich online learning resources and study guides developed by our expert tutors to provide structure, keep you motivated, and strengthen your understanding of the subject.
If you want a high level of structured guidance and support without attending scheduled classes, then online learning is the perfect study method for you. You study at your own pace and set your own flexible schedule. Our simplified online learning helps you achieve high career growth without stress and dilemmas.
You can schedule online personal tutor meetings whenever you want, which will help you get the most out of your studies and provide guidance, support and encouragement. When it comes to support, we have a dedicated support desk team so you can raise queries, request tutor support, and ask for a callback whenever you need guidance or assistance.
You will have access to unlimited dedicated tutor support through our centralised Support Desk portal. You can schedule personal tutor meetings whenever needed and raise queries via the MyLearnDirect learning portal at any time.
What are the payment methods?
The fee can be paid in either of the following methods:
Debit Card/Credit Card
PayPal
Bank Transfer
Do you offer a monthly payment plan?
Yes. We offer flexible, low-cost and interest-free payment plans across all our courses and study methods, so you can spread the cost monthly and focus on learning.
Can I interchange the units?
As an approved centre, SBTL preselects the units for each course from those listed in the awarding body's specification, and the preselected units are shown on every course's details page.
If you'd like different units, you must request this before enrolment so we can confirm the learning resources are available. Once enrolment is complete, unit interchange requests can no longer be accommodated.
What are the steps I need to follow once I decide to join you?
What does the allocated tutor provide to me?
What is the difference between Award, Certificate, Diploma or Extended Diploma?
CMI courses come in four different sizes. The size depends on the depth of the qualification and the duration you take to complete it.
CMI is regulated by four regulators: Ofqual in England, CCEA in Northern Ireland, Qualifications Wales, and the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) — meaning all qualifications awarded by CMI are regulated.
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