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CMI Level 8 in Strategic Direction and Leadership

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Course overview

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 the inter-organisational strategy.

Equivalent to a Doctorate in Management, this Level 8 Strategic Direction and Leadership course are 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.

Job outcomes

  • Chartered Manager

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What you'll learn

  • 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

Recognitions

CMI

Study method

  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Entry requirements

  • Ability to complete assignments at the 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.

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.

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Course features

  • Recognised Level 8 qualification in Strategic Direction and Leadership from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
  • Student membership of the Chartered Management Institute
  • Full learning support and all course materials
  • Assessment and certification fees
  • A dedicated senior leader as your personal coach/assessor throughout the programme
  • The opportunity to progress to gaining recognition as a Chartered Manager

Professional Recognition

Accredited by CMI

Assessment

Assessment is via practical work-based assignments.

Subjects

Students can study at the Award, Certificate and Diploma Levels:

CMI Level 8 Award in Strategic Direction and Leadership

Learners need to complete any combination of units to a minimum of 10 credits. The minimum Total Qualification Time is 100 hours, including 30 Guided Learning Hours.

CMI Level 8 Certificate in Strategic Direction and Leadership

Learners need to complete any combination of units to a minimum of 20 credits. The minimum Total Qualification Time is 200 hours, including 60 Guided Learning Hours.

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 to complete a total of 67 credits to achieve this qualification. The Total Qualification Time is 670 hours, including 210 Guided Learning Hours.

Mandatory Group A
Unit 8001V1Personal development as a strategic leader
  • Credits: 10
  • Guided Learning Hours: 30
  • Total Qualification Time: 100
Unit 8002V1Collective strategy development
  • Credits: 10
  • Guided Learning Hours: 30
  • Total Qualification Time: 100
Unit 8003V1Inter-organisational strategic planning
  • Credits: 10
  • Guided Learning Hours: 30
  • Total Qualification Time: 100
Unit 8004V1Inter-organisational strategic direction
  • Credits: 10
  • Guided Learning Hours: 30
  • Total Qualification Time: 100
Unit 8005V1Strategic communication
  • Credits: 10
  • Guided Learning Hours: 30
  • Total Qualification Time: 100
Unit 8006V1Strategic culture
  • Credits: 10
  • Guided Learning Hours: 30
  • Total Qualification Time: 100
Optional Group B
Unit 7013V1Strategic leadership
  • Credits: 7
  • Guided Learning Hours: 30
  • Total Qualification Time: 70
Unit 7014V1Strategic leadership practice
  • Credits: 7
  • Guided Learning Hours: 30
  • Total Qualification Time: 70

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Payment options

Course fees:

Award: £695

Certificate: £1,395

Diploma: £2,795

  • Payment plans are available on request.
  • No government funding is available for this course.

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