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Be the leader you’d follow

Duration

16 weeks

Delivery

Blended (in-person and online)

Accreditation

CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice

Ideal for

Senior and aspiring strategic leaders

Course description

What does it truly mean to be the leader you’d follow? This 16-week blended programme is designed to challenge and elevate your leadership practice. You’ll engage with thought-provoking content, hear from exceptional leaders across sectors, and develop the strategic mindset needed to lead with vision, purpose and authenticity.

Rooted in real-world leadership, this course encourages honest reflection on your identity as a leader and equips you with the tools to lead at the highest level.

Course aim

The programme brings together two CMI Level 7 units. Unit 701, Strategic Leadership, helps you explore and evaluate your leadership identity and build credibility, authenticity and trust. Unit 704, Developing Organisational Strategy, gives you the tools to shape, influence and deliver long-term strategic success.

Who is it for?

Senior managers and leaders looking to reflect, evolve and lead more strategically
Aspiring executives preparing for senior leadership roles
Consultants and entrepreneurs leading complex change
What you'll gain

  • A refined personal leadership style

  • A strategic leadership toolkit for complex environments

  • Actionable strategies for leading transformation and change

  • CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice

Accreditation

Upon successful completion you will be awarded the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice, a nationally recognised qualification valued by employers and professional bodies. The programme also supports progress towards Chartered Manager status.

Assessment: work-based assignments contextualised to your own leadership role and organisation, with full tutor support provided throughout.

Four face-to-face masterclass days, weekly online content and activities, leadership spotlight sessions, access to CMI ManagementDirect and full tutor support. Throughout the programme you’ll hear directly from inspirational leaders across sectors, sharing stories of success, failure, transformation and lessons learned.

Strategic leadership

Leadership versus management at a strategic level. Values-based leadership and leading with integrity. Leadership styles and their impact on organisational culture. Emotional intelligence, trust and power. Reflection, self-awareness and continuous improvement.

Developing organisational strategy

Strategic thinking and systems leadership. The role of leaders in setting and aligning vision, mission and values. Translating strategy into action and leading change. Engaging stakeholders and building high-performance cultures. Evaluating strategic outcomes and impact.