CMI Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice

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CMI Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice

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The CMI Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice is the most updated and advanced qualification designed for professionals who wish to develop and excel their skills in strategic management and leadership skills. This program will give them the expertise and improve the ability to implement fundamental management and leadership models within an organisation’s strategic framework.

The qualification contains a breadth of units, which are reflective of the tasks and activities required by managers in roles such as senior managers, regional management and specialist managers who are accountable to a senior manager or business owner.

Extended Diploma: The Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice has an all-inclusive structure which will give you all the necessary skills and competencies to become a competent manager. This Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice will also give you full CMI membership which will make you closer to your dream of becoming a Chartered Manager.

Key Benefits

This qualification will bring you many vital benefits, such as;

Develop the professionalism to deliver impact and behave ethically.
Demonstrate a commitment to continual learning and development.
Learners will build on their strategic management and leadership skills to focus on the requirements of embedding the organisation’s strategy.
Provide skills and behaviours to drive core business activities.
A strategic leader with senior management responsibility may include formal governance/director responsibilities. Responsible for setting strategy, direction and vision, providing a clear sense of purpose and driving strategic intent.
Apprentices who complete all parts of the Senior Leadership Apprenticeship will receive a full apprenticeship certificate (SLA). The SLA delivers a professional pathway to Chartered Manager CMgr MCMI) or Chartered Fellow (CMgr FCMI) status.

Key Highlights

Do you want to develop strategic management and leadership skills and drive business activities in a senior, regional, director or CEO management and leadership role? The CMI Level 7 Strategic Management & Leadership Practice offered by School of Business and Technology London is the ideal starting point for your career journey.
Remember! The assessment for the qualification is done based on assignments only, and you do not need to worry about writing any exam.
With the School of Business and Technology London, you can complete the qualification at your own pace choosing online or blended learning from the comfort of your home.
Learning and pathway materials and study guides developed by our CMI-approved tutors will be available around the clock in our cutting-edge learning management system.
Most importantly, at the School of Business and Technology London, we will provide you with comprehensive tutor support through our dedicated support desk.
If you choose your course with blended learning, you will also enjoy live sessions with an assigned tutor, which you can book at your convenience.

Career Pathways

The CMI Level 7 Strategic Management & Leadership Practice can open many career pathways including, but not limited to:

Senior Director - With an estimated average salary of £115,557 per annum
Regional Director - With an estimated average salary of £154,000 per annum
Director - With an estimated average salary of £135,397 per annum
CEO - With an estimated average salary of £212,374 per annum

About Awarding Body

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.

What is included?

Outstanding tutor support that gives you supportive guidance all through the course accomplishment through SBTL Support Desk Portal.
Access to our cutting-edge learning management platform where you will be able to access vital learning resources and communicate with support desk team.
Quality learning materials such as 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.
Formative assessment feedback will be provided by the tutors to improve the learners’ achievements.
Assessment materials are accessible through our online learning platform
Supervision for all modules
Multiplatform accessibility through online learning platform. This facilitates SBTL in providing learners with course materials directly through smartphone, laptop, tablets or desktop offering students’ opportunity to study as per their convenience.
Live Classes (for Blended Learning Students only).

Assessment

Time-constrained scenario-based assignments
No examinations

Entry Requirements

Learners must:

Be 21 years of age and over
Have 3 Years of middle management experience or 2 years of senior management experience
Possess the ability to complete the Level 7 Qualification

Progression

We would recommend the below qualifications as a possible progression route, once completing the Strategic Management and Leadership qualifications:

CMI Level 7 Qualifications in Management Coaching and Mentoring

Why gain a CMI Qualification?

The opportunity to work towards Chartered Manager status, the highest accolade in the management profession and awarded only by CMI
Employers highly value the qualifications awarded by Chartered Management Institute and over 80% of managers opine that a CMI qualification is an essential component of becoming a professional manager.
Boost employee morale and engagement.
Boost employee morale and engagement. According to Engage for Success (2013) about 65% of the employees do not have trust in managers. Comparing to other developed countries the UK has 6% lower average engagement (Kennexa, 2011)
Networking at any of our events around the UK or via our online community, including regional conferences, bespoke webinars and industry speakers.
Access to our research and insight content, including Professional Manager magazine, delivered to your door and available online.
The opportunity to be a part of CMI Achieve, our online coaching and mentoring programme that matches experienced managers and leaders with those looking to develop skills and knowledge

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.

UNIT1- Strategic Risk Management

Reference No : 708

Credit : 8 || TQT : 80

The ability to effectively lead strategic risk management is essential to safeguard an organization’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 organizational 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.

UNIT2- Strategic Leadership

Reference No : 701

Credit : 11 || TQT : 110

Effective strategic leadership is a catalyst for organizational success. Leaders have to be knowledgeable, creative, agile and resilient to respond to organizational 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, behaviors and skills which can enhance their professional practice. The unit focuses on the leader’s ability to respond creatively to complex organizational challenges and understand how to set and deliver sustainable strategic goals.

UNIT3- Collaboration and Partnerships

Reference No : 703

Credit : 7 || TQT : 70

Collaboration and partnerships can have a huge impact on organizational 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 organizational and legal frameworks on how these arrangements are delivered. The unit culminates in the requirement for the leader to present a rationale for collaboration or partnerships to further an organization’s success.

UNIT4- Developing Organisational Strategy

Reference No : 704

Credit : 9 || TQT : 90

Leaders must have an in-depth understanding of strategy and how it can be developed if they are to operate effectively in complex local, national and global markets. The aim of this unit is to enable leaders to know how to develop and influence an organization’s strategic direction through the development of a meaningful strategy. To support this outcome, leaders will critique the factors which drive the development of organizational strategy and appraise approaches to successfully develop strategy. The unit culminates in leaders developing an organizational strategy to achieve a business goal. To complement this activity, leaders will propose an approach to implement and monitor the strategy developed to ensure its sustained success.

UNIT5- Entrepreneurial Practice

Reference No : 711

Credit : 9 || TQT : 90

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 entrepreneurialism 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 practice, understand the different contexts in which entrepreneurship can flourish and the characteristics of entrepreneurial leadership

UNIT6- Leading Strategic Change

Reference No : 705

Credit : 8 || TQT : 80

Leaders must be able to navigate an organisation through strategic change. This will optimise 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.

UNIT7- Personal and Professional Development for Strategic Leaders

Reference No : 714

Credit : 9 || TQT : 90

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 behaviors 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.

UNIT8- Strategic Approaches to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Reference No : 715

Credit : 8 || TQT : 80

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. 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 wellbeing 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.

Delivery Methods

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.

Resources and Support

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.

Management Direct

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:

E-Books
Articles
Leader videos
Idea for leaders
Models and so much more...

How does the Online Learning work at SBTL?

We at SBTL follow a unique approach which differentiates us from other institutions. Indeed, we have taken distance education to a new phase where the support level is incredibly high.Now a days, convenience, flexibility and user-friendliness outweigh demands. Today, the transition from traditional classroom-based learning to online platforms is a significant result of these specifications. In this context, a crucial role played by online learning by leveraging the opportunities for convenience and easier access. It benefits the people who want to enhance their career, life and education in parallel streams. SBTL’s simplified online learning facilitates an individual to progress towards the accomplishment of higher career growth without stress and dilemmas.

How will you study online?

With the School of Business & Technology London, you can study wherever you are. You finish your program with the utmost flexibility. You will be provided with comprehensive tutor support online through SBTL Support Desk portal.

How will I get tutor support online?

School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal, through which our support team liaise 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 receive 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 to streamline all the support process efficiently. Learners should expect to receive a response on queries like guidance and assistance within 1 - 2 working days. However, if the support request is for assessment feedback, learners will receive the reply with feedback as per the time frame outlined in the Assessment Feedback Policy.

What is the difference between online learning and blended learning at SBTL?

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.

How does the blended learning work at SBTL?

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.

Does TQT and GLH denotes the same?

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.

Do i have access to books and journals?

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.

Is the fee structure for online learning and blended learning same?

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.

What comprehensive supports do I get with Blended Learning?

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.

Allocated Supervisor/tutor
Comprehensive Tutor Support through tutor support desk portal.
Live Workshops (Classes)
Virtual Learning Environment Platform
Assessment Resources
Assessment Guidelines
Comprehensive Module Guidelines
Evaluation Samples

How many hours live sessions will I receive with blended learning option?

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.

Award Level - 3 Hours
Certificate Level- 6 Hours
Diploma Level- 8 Hours
Extended Diploma – 10 Hours

What makes you different from other providers?

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.

What does the allocated tutor provide to me ?

Provide you with comprehensive guidance and support from start to finish of your course through the support desk portal.
Offer constructive formative feedback on your assignments, which you can then revise.
Offer guidance on the proposed structure.
Discuss the progress of your works with you during the course.
Advise you about matters of presentation, such as the title page, contents page, pagination, footnoting and Harvard Referencing.

Do you provide learning materials?

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.

Do I have to purchase any book?

We at SBTL offer comprehensive learning materials to the learners made by the industry experts. However, some courses may require textbooks to be bought by the student though it is not essential. 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.

How are the assessments conducted?

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.

Can I interchange units?

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 are not allowed to make any request to interchange unit(s) once enrolment is complete.

What are the payment methods?

The fee can be paid in either of the following methods:

Debit / Credit Card
PayPal
Bank Transfer

Does my course have a deadline?

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 .

What is the URL for the payment page?

https://www.sbusinesslondon.ac.uk/pay-here

Do I have to pay full payment in advance?

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.

Can I have a customised payment plan?

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

What are the significant steps that I need to follow once I decide to join with you?

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.