The CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice designed for individuals desiring to develop strategic management and leadership practices who will have the knowledge, skills and behaviours to drive business activities in a senior, regional, specialist, director or CEO management and leadership role.
This course will give you the expertise and significantly improve your ability to implement fundamental management and leadership models within an organisation’s strategic framework.
Depending on your career goals, you will learn various aspects of strategic management and leadership practices.
The globally recognised CMI Level 7 Diploma course contains a range of units that reflect the tasks and activities required by managers in roles such as senior managers, regional management, and specialist managers accountable to a senior manager or business owner.
The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice is an extensive course that will give you a wider range of skills and competencies to become a competent manager and deliver effective results for your organisation.
Studying for a CMI qualification offers you more than just academic standing. When you enrol with us for the CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice, you will have access to CMI Membership and Support for the duration of your study alongside your qualification.
Designed for practising or aspiring senior managers, regional managers, specialist managers, or directors.
Course fees cover all costs.
Learning resources and study guides developed by approved tutors.
6 to 10 Months
You will receive comprehensive assessment feedback from your tutor that will help you elevate your knowledge
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.
Study from anywhere at your own pace, 100% online.
12 Months
Choose online or blended study mode, depending on what works best for you.
Unlimited support from subject matter-expert tutors.
You can raise queries, request tutor support and ask for a call back whenever you need guidance and assistance.
If you choose blended learning, you can schedule live online classes for each module at your convenience
Designed for practising or aspiring senior managers, regional managers, specialist managers, or directors.
Study from anywhere at your own pace, 100% online.
6 to 10 Months
Course fees cover all costs.
Unlimited support from subject matter-expert tutors.
Choose online or blended study mode, depending on what works best for you.
You can raise queries, request tutor support and ask for a call back whenever you need guidance and assistance.
You will receive comprehensive assessment feedback from your tutor that will help you elevate your knowledge
The course is designed for senior managers, heads of department, regional managers, directors, business owners, and aspiring executives who want to strengthen their strategic leadership skills and prepare for more senior organisational responsibilities.
This qualification is ideal for experienced professionals with significant management responsibilities who are responsible for leading teams, departments, or business functions. It also provides an excellent foundation for those wishing to progress towards Chartered Manager (CMgr) status, subject to meeting the relevant CMI requirements.
CMI graduates achieve remarkable things:
The CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice is designed for senior managers and executives who want to develop advanced strategic management and leadership expertise to lead at the highest organisational level.
Chartered Management Institute established over 60 years ago as the British Institute of Management back then; it has developed the UK’s very first diploma in management studies. In the years that followed CMI has consistently been at the forefront of all aspects of management and leadership. Today CMI is the only chartered professional awarding body committed to offering the highest standards in management and leadership excellence. Presently over 100,000 managers use its unique services daily. CMI qualifications aim for managers and leaders at any level, and it remains the only Awarding Body which can award Chartered Manager status – the ultimate management accolade. Employers highly value the qualifications awarded by CMI, and boost your career prospects.
If you are looking for other courses within the CMI Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership Practice qualification suite, please find them below. You can choose a course depending on your career goals and progression.
CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice
CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice
CMI Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice
This course is designed for practising or aspiring senior managers, regional managers, specialist managers, or directors.
You don’t need any formal qualifications to study the CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice. However, to be eligible for this course, you must:
Our friendly admissions advisors will provide the best advice, considering your needs and goals.
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. Your submitted assignments will be assessed by a dedicated tutor who will provide feedback to support your progress.
The CMI Level 7 Strategic Management & Leadership Practice can open many career pathways including, but not limited to:
We have a range of units available for this CMI Level 7 qualification, and you can select the units depending on your career goals and progression following the rules of combination.
Rules of Combination
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.
Learners are not allowed to make any request to interchange unit(s) once enrolment is complete.
Reference No : CMI 608
Credit : 8 || TQT : 80
Aims of unit
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability are topics keenly related to organizational accountability. Definitions and approaches taken to manage and lead CSR and sustainability vary according to the type and purpose of an organization and its governance. Approaches typically include the development of aims and objectives, policy and strategy, with the intent to address the impact of an organisation’s activity on society, the environment and a commitment to ethical and responsible conduct. The aim of this unit is to enable professional managers and leaders to understand CSR and sustainability in an organizational context. They will assess the enablers, constraints and barriers to its success, present a case for organizational engagement, identify approaches for its implementation and ultimately, identify strategies to gain on going stakeholder commitment.
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Reference No : CMI 609
Credit : 8 || TQT : 80
Aims of unit
Effective quality management is critical to meeting stakeholder needs and expectations, developing trust and reputation.It impacts on profitability, processes and procedures and the achievement of strategic objectives.
Quality is not something that occurs by chance. It is reliant on strategic and operational planning and the commitment and drive by professional managers, leaders, teams and individuals to make it a success.
The aim of this unit is to enable professional managers and leaders to understand the rationale and approaches to quality management.Critically, the unit focuses on how quality and continuous improvement can be instilled into all aspects of working practice.
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Reference No : CMI 610
Credit : 8 || TQT : 80
Aims of unit
The principles laid down in organisational, corporate, functional and departmental policies have a direct bearing on the daily activities of an organisation’s workforce.Policy focuses on the activities which are of critical importance to an organisation.Policies can be used to set strategic direction. Policies also set expectations about the behaviours and values required by staff to work ethically and professionally within their roles and when representing the organisation.
Policy writing is an art form which requires great skill.An in-depth understanding of the context in which policy is developed, the factors which drive the need for policy, and crucially, the influence of stakeholders in policy development is required to write effective policies.
The aim of the unit is to enable professional managers and leaders to take a fresh look at the role policy plays within an organisation, know how policy can be developed and ultimately, cascaded successfully to its intended audience.
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Reference No : CMI 612
Credit : 8 || TQT : 80
Aims of unit
Coaching is a powerful learning and development tool. Used effectively, it is able to optimize individual and team performance and the achievement of organizational goals. Coaching has rapidly become an essential leadership tool.It enables the professional manager and leader to support, motivate and empower individuals and teams in a conversational and insightful way. This contrasts with and complements the use of traditional directive leadership approaches.
This unit focuses on these specific coaching skills, techniques and approaches that are required by leaders to develop the knowledge, skills and resourcefulness of individuals.It focuses on the benefits and types of coaching used by leaders in different contexts and how the application of coaching impacts in the organisational environment.
A key part of this unit is for leaders to critically reflect on their own ability to coach individuals and identify opportunities for improvement. In order to achieve this, learners will need to use coaching skills in their leadership practice.
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Reference No : CMI 614
Credit : 8 || TQT : 80
Aims of unit
The ability to make ethical decisions under pressure is a fundamental requirement of a professional manager and leader.Ethical decision making is not easy, especially when decisions are under the spotlight of stakeholder opinion, constrained by organisational, legal and regulatory requirements, where ambiguity exists, where risks are high or where the outcome of decisions will be unpopular. All decisions involve some form of value-based judgement and could involve ethical considerations. Whilst mechanistic decision making is the ability to select an action from different alternatives, ethical decision-making focuses on value-based judgements and a wider range of issues that are typically more complicated in nature.
The aim of this unit is to equip professional managers and leaders with the understanding of how to make ethical decisions in different organisational contexts.
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Reference No : CMI 701
Credit : 8 || TQT : 80
Aimsofunit
Effective strategic leadership is a catalyst for organisational success. Leaders have to be knowledgeable, creative, agile and resilient to respond to organisational need in the contemporary workplace.The aim of this unit is to equip leaders with an in-depth understanding of strategic leadership within an organizational context. Leaders will explore the complexities of the role and the theoretical perspectives,approaches, behaviours and skills which can enhance their professional practice. The unit focuses on the leader’s ability to respond creatively to complex organisational challenges and understand how to set and deliver sustainable strategic goals.
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Reference No : CMI 702
Credit : 8 || TQT : 80
Aimsofunit
The ability to optimise performance through the leadership and development of people is fundamental for leaders who wish to achieve and maximise organisational outcomes. Organisational success begins by placing the needs of people at the heart of the organization and through the creation of a culture which enables sustained organisational performance.
The aim of this unit is for leaders to develop an in-depth understanding of how to effectively lead and develop people. They will explore the influence and impact of leadership theories, culture, wellbeing, development and design,policy and strategy that can be used creatively within the leadership role. Ultimately, leaders will have the opportunity to propose a leadership and development strategy. The aim of which values people whilst optimising an organisation’s performance.
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Reference No : CMI 703
Credit : 8 || TQT : 80
Aims of unit
Collaboration and partnerships can have a huge impact on organisational success. These arrangements (formal or informal) can result in increased profitability and productivity as well as the development and delivery of new products and services. Collaboration and partnerships can turn ideas into reality, enhancing opportunities for innovation and creativity, research and development. Increasingly, collaboration and partnership working are required to be successful in gaining a bid or tender.
The aim of the unit is for leaders to understand collaborative and partnership arrangements. Leaders will critically assess the scope and value of these, as well as evaluating the impact of organisational and legal frameworks on how these arrangements are delivered.Theunit culminates in the requirement for the leader to present a rationale for collaboration or partnerships to further an organisation’s success.
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Reference No : CMI 704
Credit : 8 || TQT : 80
Aims of unit
The aim of this unit is to enable leaders to know how to develop and influence an organisation’s strategic direction through the development of a meaningful strategy. To support this outcome, leaders will critique the factors which drive the development of organisational strategy and appraise approaches to successfully develop strategy. The unit culminates in leaders developing an organisational strategy to achieve a business goal.Tocomplement this activity, leaders will propose an approach to implement and monitor the strategy developed to ensure its sustained success.
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Reference No : CMI 705
Credit : 8 || TQT : 80
Aims of unit
Leaders must be able to navigate an organization through strategic change. This will optimize an organisation’s ability to remain competitive, react to the needs and expectations of stakeholders and respond to changing national and international markets.
The aim of this unit is for leaders to understand the scope, context and complexity of leading strategic change. Leaders will understand how the application of analytical techniques, theories and models of change, and creative problem-solving can be used to equip them to lead strategic change with confidence. The unit culminates in giving leaders the opportunity to develop a proposal to lead a strategic change.
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Reference No : CMI 706
Credit : 8 || TQT : 80
Aims of unit
Practicing leaders must have an understanding of the Finance function to be an effective decision maker within their role. Finance impacts on all aspects of an organization and has a profound influence on the development and achievement of strategic objectives. The aim of this unit is to provide leaders with an understanding of the scope, complexity and role of Finance within an organizational context. Leaders will know how to critically assess methods for analyzing financial data and information required to make strategic decisions. Ultimately, the aim of this unit is to equip leaders to be more confident in their understanding of the Finance function.
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Reference No : CMI 707
Credit : 8 || TQT : 80
Aims of unit
Organisational design and development impacts on an organisation’sability to respond to new and emerging markets,changing work patterns, new technologies and the ability to respond to the needs and expectations of stakeholders. Ultimately, organizational design and development is critical to an organisation’s sustained success. The aim of this unit is to enable leaders to understand the relationship between organizational design and development and the achievement of strategic objectives. Leaders will understand the impact of current and emerging factors which influence the need for agile and adaptive organisations. On successful completion of this unit, leaders will be able to develop a proposal for sustainable organizational design and development to respond to current and emerging needs.
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Reference No : CMI 708
Credit : 8 || TQT : 80
Aims of unit
The ability to effectively lead strategic risk management is essential to safeguard an organisation’s prosperity and reputation.Ultimately, leaders must know how to develop and lead risk management in a manner that not only reacts to organizational needs but contributes to organisational success. The aim of this unit is for leaders to develop an in-depth understanding of strategic risk management.Leaders will critically appraise strategic risk within an organizational context.They will assess strategies for risk management and the leadership skills to lead risk initiatives successfully. Ultimately, leaders will be given the opportunity to develop a framework to deliver a risk strategy in an organizational context.
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Reference No : CMI 709
Credit : 8 || TQT : 80
Aims of unit
The use of strategic data and information supports leaders to make complex decisions and judgments which will ultimately enable an organization to achieve its objectives.Given the complexities of this topic, understanding how data and information can be applied strategically is an essential leadership attribute. The aims of this unit are for leaders to see strategic management of data and information as an opportunity rather than a challenge. Leaders will understand the strategic value and use of data and information and will critique strategies for its effective management. The unit culminates in the opportunity to develop a strategy to improve the use of data and information in a strategic organizational context.
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Reference No : CMI 710
Credit : 8 || TQT : 80
Aims of unit
Strategic marketing practice requires the ability to respond rapidly to ever-changing markets through the development of a marketing strategy, which is a plan of action designed to promote and sell products or services. Whilst leaders may already be familiar with basic marketing concepts, it is essential to maintain pace with change especially with regard to developments in data and information management, social and technological change. The aim of this unit is to enable leaders to understand the context in which a marketing strategy is developed. Leaders will appraise theoretical frameworks and processes which inform strategic marketing. They will have the opportunity to reflect on the interrelationship between marketing and an organisation’s strategic aims along with the opportunities and impact of digital marketing. Ultimately, leaders will consider how to develop a marketing strategy, which will enable organizational success.
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Reference No : CMI 711
Credit : 8 || TQT : 80
Aims of unit
Entrepreneurial practice is a multi-dimensional concept. To some it is simply the pursuit of an opportunity; to others it could be an innovative business start-up, an invention or re-invention of a product, service or a process or the development of solutions to social, cultural or environmental issues. At its core entrepreneurial ism or entrepreneurial action is a mind-set. Entrepreneurial practice covers several different perspectives; economic, management, sociology and psychology. The aim of this unit is to enable leaders to explore the principles of entrepreneurial practise, understand the different contexts in which entrepreneurship can flourish and the characteristics of entrepreneurial leadership.
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Reference No : CMI 712
Credit : 8 || TQT : 80
Aims of unit
A fundamental part of a leader’s role is to develop and lead strategic management projects. Tailored to the long-term aims of the organisation, projects may focus on opportunities for organizational growth, development or the management of change. Projects may explore identified problems or weaknesses. They may be designed to create dynamic new opportunities in the competitive marketplace, explore new ways of working or build capabilities. Ultimately a strategic management project should add value to the organisation. The aim of this unit is for leaders to undertake a strategic management project of their own choosing. To achieve this outcome leaders will develop a business case, propose research design to inform the project’s direction and recommend project management methods and tools to structure the delivery of the project. Leaders will report on project outcomes and reflect on the skills and behaviours which ultimately influence the success of the strategic management project.
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Reference No : CMI 713
Credit : 8 || TQT : 80
Aims of unit
Undertaking meaningful research can unlock solutions to complex organizational problems. It can also enable new opportunities to be explored, which impacts on the development of new products, services and support for customers and stakeholders. The aim of this unit is to enable strategic leaders to develop an evidence-based understanding of applied research methods and the ways research can be conducted scientifically, ethically and legally in an organizational context. The unit will support strategic leaders to become producers of applied research, with the ability to generate new knowledge, based on the practical challenges of the workplace. The aim is to facilitate strategic decision making, and ultimately add value to the organisation.
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Reference No : CMI 714
Credit : 8 || TQT : 80
Aims of unit
In a globalised, high-tech, fast paced and unpredictable world, strategic leaders must prioritise personal and professional development. This will enable them to keep pace with developments in strategic and operational practice and equip them to respond effectively to organizational and societal change. The aim of this unit is to support leaders to understand approaches to personal and professional development. Leaders will critically reflect on the interrelationship between the skillset and mindset to develop as a strategic leader. Vitally leaders will reflect on their own personal, interpersonal and professional competencies and behaviours to lead strategically. The opportunity for leaders to reflect on their own performance will equip them to develop a meaningful personal and professional development plan.
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Reference No : CMI 715
Credit : 8 || TQT : 80
Aims of unit
There is a moral, financial and legal business case for excellent practice in equality, diversity and inclusion in an organizational context. Ensuring it is led effectively at a strategic level requires knowledge, understanding, skills, behaviours and tenacity to keep pace with the momentum of change. Strategically, equality, diversity and inclusion matters. An understanding of the topic not only impacts on the success of strategic objectives but it mitigates risk and enables a culture of support and well being to thrive. The aim of this unit is to enable leaders to develop an in-depth understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion at a strategic level. Leaders will have the opportunity to critically assess structural inequality within an organizational and societal context. They will discuss approaches to comply with legal and good practice requirements and to appraise the influence of equality, diversity and inclusion on strategic objectives. The unit culminates in leaders being given the opportunity to develop strategic priorities for equality, diversity and inclusion.
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Reference No : CMI 716
Credit : 8 || TQT : 80
Aims of unit
Strategies for mental health and wellbeing must be a priority for all organizations seeking to improve their productivity, capability, reputation and quality of outcomes. Prioritising mental health and well being in the work place is rapidly gaining traction through political and social campaigning. People are challenging the ‘always-on’24/7culture, and the term ‘work-life’ balance is emerging as a requirement, rather than an aspiration. The aim of the unit is for leaders to understand the impact of mental health and wellbeing on organizational performance. Leaders will critically assess the complexities of managing well being and will appraise contemporary approaches for the creation of healthy work systems. The unit culminates in leaders being given the opportunity to propose a series of recommendations to create and sustain a positive culture of mental health and wellbeing within an organizational context.
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Learners need to complete any combination of units to a minimum of 15 credits. The minimum Total Qualification Time is 150 hours, including 50 Guided Learning Hours
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.
Learners are not allowed to make any request to interchange unit(s) once enrolment is complete.
Reference No : Unit 2001V1
Credit : 6 || TQT : 60
Personal development as a team leader unit is all about the event of talents,responsibilities and knowledge of the team leader for team welfare. Inorder to understand the team leader’s responsibilities in reference to discrimination, harassment, and diversity.Learners will be also able to implement and review the development plan to meet work objectives.
Reference No : Unit 2003V1
Credit : 5 || TQT : 50
This unit helps the learner the understand the aspects of understanding and monitoring team performance using smart technique.
Reference No : Unit 2007V1
Credit : 5 || TQT : 50
The unit describes about the teams internal and external customers. Learners will be able to identifying the customer, providing the extent of service, and resolving customer issues.
Reference No : Unit 2002V1
Credit : 5 || TQT : 50
Communicating with a team unit is about organising and leading a team briefing to communicate within the team. Learners can understand the structure of team briefing, it also describes methods of involving team members within the team briefing and evaluate the result of the team briefing against its objectives.
Reference No : Unit 2004V1
Credit : 6 || TQT : 60
Controlling resources unit is about identifying, sourcing, managing, and maximising resources to realise team objectives. Discuss the consequences of resource wastage,explains methods of identifying resource wastage and actions to be taken to scale back resource wastage whilst meeting team objectives.
Reference No : Unit 2005V1
Credit : 5 || TQT : 50
"Building work relationships unit is about understanding the way to communicate and develop work relationships with the manager, team, and people outside the team. Learners can understand the need to maintain confidentiality while communicating with individuals within the team. "
Reference No : Unit 2006V1
Credit : 6 || TQT : 60
Developing team needs unit is about inducting a team member, identifying, planning,and implementing team training.This unit trains a team member to hold out a task, ensuring that training provided meets legal and organisational requirements.
School of Business & Technology London provides various flexible delivery methods to its learners, including online learning and blended learning. Thus, learners can choose the mode of study as per their choice and convenience. The program is self-paced and accomplished through our cutting-edge Learning Management System. Learners can interact with tutors by messaging through the SBTL Support Desk Portal System to discuss the course materials, get guidance and assistance and request assessment feedbacks on assignments.
We at SBTL offer outstanding support and infrastructure for both online and blended learning. We indeed pursue an innovative learning approach where traditional regular classroom-based learning is replaced by web-based learning and incredibly high support level. Learners enrolled at SBTL are allocated a dedicated tutor, whether online or blended learning, who provide learners with comprehensive guidance and support from start to finish.
The significant difference between blended learning and online learning methods at SBTL is the Block Delivery of Online Live Sessions. Learners enrolled at SBTL on blended learning are offered a block delivery of online live sessions, which can be booked in advance on their convenience at additional cost. These live sessions are relevant to the learners' program of study and aim to enhance the student's comprehension of research, methodology and other essential study skills. We try to make these live sessions as communicating as possible by providing interactive activities and presentations.
School of Business & Technology London is dedicated to offering excellent support on every step of your learning journey. School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal. Our support team liaises with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receives a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and streamline all the support processes efficiently.
Quality learning materials made by industry experts is a significant competitive edge of the School of Business & Technology London. Quality learning materials comprised of structured lecture notes, study guides, practical applications which includes real-world examples, and case studies that will enable you to apply your knowledge. Learning materials are provided in one of the three formats, such as PDF, PowerPoint, or Interactive Text Content on the learning portal.
As part of the program, you will get access to CMI Management Direct, which provides a rich foundation of management and resource for students. The Management Direct is packed with content, including:
We at SBTL offer outstanding support and infrastructure for both online and blended learning. We indeed pursue a smart learning approach where the traditional regular classroom-based learning is replaced by web-based learning and the support level is incredibly high. Learners enrolled at SBTL are allocated a dedicated tutor whether it is online or blended learning, who provide learners with comprehensive guidance and support from start to finish of the course.
The significant difference between blended and online learning at SBTL is the Block Delivery of Online Live Sessions. Learners enrolled at SBTL on blended learning are offered a block delivery of online live sessions which can be booked in advance on their convenience most of the time. In addition to the Online Live Sessions, students will also receive all the standard benefits offered to Online Learning students.
SBTL strategically and conveniently employ Blended Learning, where web-based learning using hybrid-teaching technology coupled with a block delivery of live workshops (classes) replaces the traditional regular classroom-based learning. The live sessions are provided online using Apps like GoToMeeting, Zoom or Skype. In addition to the live sessions, blended learning students will receive comprehensive tutor support through our support desk portal like online learning students.
This mode of study is treated as a Full-time study, not as Online learning. School of Business & Technology London understands that choosing the right education institution is as important as the qualifications you gain. Thus, SBTL always takes a genuine interest in the needs of our students and believe that we can drive positive change for their future.
Total Qualification Time (TQT) denotes the minimum timeframe a learner takes or requires to complete their qualification.It comprises of the GL (Hours) plus all other time taken in preparation,study or research or any other form of participation in education or training, however no direct supervision of a lecturer or tutor is required. TQT is a terminology mostly used within the qualifications regulated by Ofqual as part of the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF). When calculating TQT, Awarding bodies take into account similar qualifications to ensure that both the quality and the requirement is met. We also consider the views and expectations of the learners of our qualifications during the development process leading to the attainment of qualification. Our learners will see TQT expressed in two ways within the qualification specifications.
Guided Learning hours are designed in a way that the learner need to complete the activities/ presentations under the instruction, guidance or supervision of a lecturer, tutor or supervisor either by physical presence or electronic means such as prepared lecture slides or learning material. Where a qualification follows a unitised structure, each unit will be allocated a GL(hours) value but where a qualification does not follow a unitised structure, GL (hours) will be allocated to the qualification as a whole. We at School of Business & Technology London provide well precise and detailed learning materials, prepared by qualified and approved tutors in line with the specifications detailed by the awarding body. Besides, learners are given constructive formative feedback for each unit emphasising for learning and development.
We at SBTL offer comprehensive learning materials to the learners made by qualified and approved tutors. In order to accomplish the qualification, learners are needed to undertake further research and readings to achieve the learning outcomes. Thus for further research and readings learners may need to access a number of books and/or journals ,articles from external sources such as libraries or online libraries when and where required. . If you are studying a CMI qualification, you will be provided with access to CMI Management Direct portal where you will have access to several eBooks, Journals and videos etc.
The course fee for online learning and blended learning are different. The fee details provided in the ‘fees and funding section’ of each course is meant for online learning only. If you want to know the fee details for a blended learning program, please speak to our admission team or email at admission@sbusinesslondon.ac.uk.
SBTL continuously innovates and provides high-quality education to transform the skills, knowledge and understanding of our students to enhance their employability and enable them to compete successfully in the dynamic and ever-changing business world. Blended Learning students at SBTL will receive the following benefits.
The number of hours of live sessions offered for blended learning students varies according to the course level they enrolled. Please see the illustrative examples below.
At School of Business & Technology London, we deploy a cutting-edge learning management system where the learners are enabled to pursue accredited online education with a simplified process. We focus on conferring utmost flexibility on you for schedules and accessibility and learner decide when and how to study. We offer advanced and proficient course portfolio, which meets the current global professional needs. Learners can accomplish their qualification at their own pace, and they don't need to put their life on hold to get qualified.
Quality learning materials made by industry experts is a significant competitive edge of School of Business & Technology London. Quality learning materials comprised of structured lecture notes, study guides, practical applications which includes real-world examples, and case studies that will enable you to apply your knowledge. Learning materials are provided in one of the three formats, such as PDF, PowerPoint, or Interactive Text Content on the learning portal.
Assessments are conducted through assignments and exams. Most of the courses offered at SBTL do to come with exams but only assignments. To find out whether your course requires exams, please visit the relevant course details page on our website and check the assessment section.
Being an approved centre, School of Business & Technology London reserve the right to preselect units to deliver each qualification. For every course, SBTL has preselected units (modules) as per the criteria among the various units listed in the course specification provided by the awarding body. The preselected units are shown in the details page of every course on our website.
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.
Learners are not allowed to make any request to interchange unit(s) once enrolment is complete.
The fee can be paid in either of the following methods:
As it is a purely online program you have the flexibility to complete the learning at your ease. However, there is a course expiry date for each awarding body. Learner(s) is required to complete their course within the duration specified for each course. If the learner(s) would require additional time, they should inform the admissions manager during the enrollment process. The course duration for all the (a) award programs are 6 months, (b) certificate programs are 10 months, (c) diploma programs are 12 months and (d) extended diploma programs are 18 months. The course duration for the degree top-up programs are subject to the relevant university where the learner(s) is enrolled. This course duration is applicable for all the programs delivered by SBTL, irrespective of the awarding bodies. Suppose, for any reason, you exceed the maximum course duration, and additional time was not agreed upon during enrolment. In that case, you must request a course extension in writing within 14 days of the course expiry date. If your request is approved, a course extension fee is applicable. The applicable course extension fee is £150.00 plus VAT, which acts towards the administration charges for the course extension. You may also need to pay any awarding body re-registration fee if applicable, which will be subject to the policy of the respective awarding body .
The fee can be paid in two ways; either it can be made with a single payment or monthly instalments as specified in the course details page. Students who make a single amount will get an extra discount.
Both monthly and single payment details for online learning are given on our site. However, if you want to have a customised payment plan, please speak to our admission team or email at admission@sbusinesslondon.ac.uk
Select your course
You choose the course that you decide to pursue but ensure you meet the entry requirements.
Enrol
Once the course is selected, you make an application via our website and contact us via email admission@sbusinesslondon.ac.uk. You can make the payment online or bank transfer- either a single payment or easily monthly instalments.
Access to Learning Portal
You will be provided with the login credentials to access the learning portal, which will have all sorts of pathway learning materials to complete your programs successfully. The simplified materials are easy to understand and would help you to work on your assignments.
Dedicated Tutor
You will be allocated to a tutor and supported by our academic support team who will assist, and advice about your course and assignments. Once you accomplish your assignment, your allocated tutor will assess your work and provides you with formative feedback which will help you to improve your assignment prior to the final submission.
Assessment of Assignments.
Feedback is provided to you regularly when you improve your work. Once the final submission is made, marks and grades are published via the learning portal.
Certification
You will get your certificate once you completed the course successfully. You can then move on to your desired career with the help of the accredited certificate. You can enrol for a different course with us; if you want to study more, Decision is yours.
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.
What's included in our online learning?
We offer our learners limitless learning experience opportunities to develop knowledge and skills with our innovative blended learning approach. Our blended learning combines self-paced online learning with scheduled online live classes. With our blended learning, you can schedule online live classes for each module you study at your convenience. Join scheduled, interactive live lectures online, talk to tutors during the class for live feedback, and get guidance and support for your studies.
What's included in our blended learning?
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. At the Support Desk area in the MyLearnDirect learning portal, you can raise queries, request tutor support, and ask for a call back whenever you need guidance and assistance.
We devised a structured support system and procedures to assist learners and streamline support processes efficiently.
Our extensive support includes:
