CMI Level 7 Diploma for Aspiring Leaders
This Course at a Glance
- Your direct route to achieving Chartered Manager status
- Your one-stop shop to get prepared for CEO or business director roles
- Advance your coaching, entrepreneurial and strategic abilities
- Achieve our highest Level 7 CMI qualification
- Equivalent to a Master’s Degree
- For anyone aged 19 and over
- 100% online course
- No exams
- SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 12th May
- SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 12th May
CMI Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice Level 7 (RQF)
This Course at a Glance
- Your direct route to achieving Chartered Manager status
- Your one-stop shop to get prepared for CEO or business director roles
- Advance your coaching, entrepreneurial and strategic abilities
- Achieve our highest Level 7 CMI qualification
- Equivalent to a Master’s Degree
- For anyone aged 19 and over
- 100% online course
- No exams
About Your Diploma
Maximise your potential with the CMI Level 7 Diploma. Learn strategic management and leadership to excel in high-level roles. Perfect for future CEOs and senior managers.
Think Bigger. Achieve More.
Master strategic vision, adaptability, and entrepreneurial skills. Gain coaching expertise to inspire teams.
Become The Best
Earn Chartered Manager Status with learndirect’s CMI-approved courses.
Getting Started
learndirect provides flexible online education. Achieve the CMI Level 7 Diploma on your terms. Enjoy free CMI membership throughout your studies.
Modules
Unit CMI 701: Strategic Leadership
Guided Learning Hours – 36
Total Unit Time – 110
Credits – 11
Upon completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the role and context for strategic leadership
- Understand the behaviours and skills for strategic leadership
Unit CMI 702: Leading and Developing People to Optimise Performance
Guided Learning Hours – 34
Total Unit Time – 100
Credits – 10
Upon completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the principles for leading and developing people
- Understand leadership and development strategy
Unit CMI 711: Entrepreneurial Practice
Guided Learning Hours – 32
Total Unit Time – 90
Credits – 9
Upon completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand entrepreneurship in strategic contexts
- Understand the principles of entrepreneurial practice
Unit CMI 612: Coaching Skills for Leaders
Guided Learning Hours – 15
Total Unit Time – 70
Credits – 7
Upon completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the benefits, types and application of coaching used by leaders
- Know the skills, techniques and approaches required by leaders to coach
Entry Requirements
Experience in a senior manager role is required. As this is a higher level qualification, learners will be expected to have an excellent command of written English, including knowledge, understanding and application of referencing. In addition, learners will need to demonstrate, through the work presented, that they have completed their own research and reading into the subjects being studied.
Minimum age restriction
You must be aged 19 or older to enrol on this course.
Average completion timeframe
The average time it takes to complete the course is 18 months.
Assessement requirements
Your assessments will consist of: Q&A, Case Studies, Essay, Reflections
Placement or Practical required
Learners do need to be in an appropriate work setting to allow them to satisfy the criteria of the qualification.
If placement or practical required, when?
Learners need to be in an appropriate work setting for the duration of the course.
Is Membership Required?
Membership is required and purchased by us.
Observation by us required
Learners will be observed by a work-based mentor during the course.
Certification Timeframe
You should receive your certificate in 12 weeks, but that can be extended if an EQA sample is required.
Course Fees
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
There are no exams involved in this course. Instead, you will evidence your understanding by passing a range of assessments.
Please note that you will need to sign and date a Statement of Authenticity to confirm the assessments you submit have been completed by yourself and not a third party.
CMI
Upon successful completion of this online course, you will have achieved a nationally recognised Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice (qualification number: 603/4837/9).
The Chartered Management Institute is a professional institution for management based in the United Kingdom.
This Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management prepares you for senior roles like CEO or Director. Develop skills to lead and inspire, meeting workforce demands.
With this qualification, you can become a:
- CEO
- Director
- Regional Manager
- Senior Manager
- Specialist Manager (finance, HR, IT, etc.)
Further Qualifications and Prospects
Explore courses in Business Law, Marketing, and more to enhance your skills.
Become a Chartered Manager with learndirect

What Is Chartered Manager?
Why Work Towards Chartered Manager?
Your Route to CMgr with learndirect
Who Is Chartered Manager For?
Start Your Chartered Manager Journey
Invest in your professional future, gain industry-recognised credibility, and unlock new career opportunities with Chartered Manager status.
*Additional fee applies
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out how this course has helped real-life learners – people just like you - to reach their goals and achieve success!
Muhammad
Muhammad is balancing a demanding professional career, PhD studies, and family legacy while pursuing his goal of becoming a visionary leader.
“Alongside managing two businesses with 38 employees, I am also pursuing a PhD in Business from Foxford University. This CMI Diploma equips me with critical leadership and strategic management skills that I can immediately apply in my role. My ultimate goal is to scale my businesses to an international level, ensuring their long-term success while solidifying my position as a visionary leader in the industry.”
- SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 12th May
- SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 12th May
CMI Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice Level 7 (RQF)
This Course at a Glance
- Your direct route to achieving Chartered Manager status
- Your one-stop shop to get prepared for CEO or business director roles
- Advance your coaching, entrepreneurial and strategic abilities
- Achieve our highest Level 7 CMI qualification
- Equivalent to a Master’s Degree
- For anyone aged 19 and over
- 100% online course
- No exams
About Your Diploma
Maximise your potential with the CMI Level 7 Diploma. Learn strategic management and leadership to excel in high-level roles. Perfect for future CEOs and senior managers.
Think Bigger. Achieve More.
Master strategic vision, adaptability, and entrepreneurial skills. Gain coaching expertise to inspire teams.
Become The Best
Earn Chartered Manager Status with learndirect’s CMI-approved courses.
Getting Started
learndirect provides flexible online education. Achieve the CMI Level 7 Diploma on your terms. Enjoy free CMI membership throughout your studies.
Modules
Unit CMI 701: Strategic Leadership
Guided Learning Hours – 36
Total Unit Time – 110
Credits – 11
Upon completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the role and context for strategic leadership
- Understand the behaviours and skills for strategic leadership
Unit CMI 702: Leading and Developing People to Optimise Performance
Guided Learning Hours – 34
Total Unit Time – 100
Credits – 10
Upon completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the principles for leading and developing people
- Understand leadership and development strategy
Unit CMI 711: Entrepreneurial Practice
Guided Learning Hours – 32
Total Unit Time – 90
Credits – 9
Upon completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand entrepreneurship in strategic contexts
- Understand the principles of entrepreneurial practice
Unit CMI 612: Coaching Skills for Leaders
Guided Learning Hours – 15
Total Unit Time – 70
Credits – 7
Upon completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the benefits, types and application of coaching used by leaders
- Know the skills, techniques and approaches required by leaders to coach
Entry Requirements
Experience in a senior manager role is required. As this is a higher level qualification, learners will be expected to have an excellent command of written English, including knowledge, understanding and application of referencing. In addition, learners will need to demonstrate, through the work presented, that they have completed their own research and reading into the subjects being studied.
Minimum age restriction
You must be aged 19 or older to enrol on this course.
Average completion timeframe
The average time it takes to complete the course is 18 months.
Assessement requirements
Your assessments will consist of: Q&A, Case Studies, Essay, Reflections
Placement or Practical required
Learners do need to be in an appropriate work setting to allow them to satisfy the criteria of the qualification.
If placement or practical required, when?
Learners need to be in an appropriate work setting for the duration of the course.
Is Membership Required?
Membership is required and purchased by us.
Observation by us required
Learners will be observed by a work-based mentor during the course.
Certification Timeframe
You should receive your certificate in 12 weeks, but that can be extended if an EQA sample is required.
Course Fees
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
Assessment
There are no exams involved in this course. Instead, you will evidence your understanding by passing a range of assessments.
Please note that you will need to sign and date a Statement of Authenticity to confirm the assessments you submit have been completed by yourself and not a third party.
Qualifications
CMI
Upon successful completion of this online course, you will have achieved a nationally recognised Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice (qualification number: 603/4837/9).
The Chartered Management Institute is a professional institution for management based in the United Kingdom.
This Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management prepares you for senior roles like CEO or Director. Develop skills to lead and inspire, meeting workforce demands.
With this qualification, you can become a:
- CEO
- Director
- Regional Manager
- Senior Manager
- Specialist Manager (finance, HR, IT, etc.)
Further Qualifications and Prospects
Explore courses in Business Law, Marketing, and more to enhance your skills.
Frequently Asked Questions
Become a Chartered Manager with learndirect

What Is Chartered Manager?
Why Work Towards Chartered Manager?
Your Route to CMgr with learndirect
Who Is Chartered Manager For?
Start Your Chartered Manager Journey
Invest in your professional future, gain industry-recognised credibility, and unlock new career opportunities with Chartered Manager status.
*Additional fee applies
Check out how this course has helped real-life learners – people just like you - to reach their goals and achieve success!
Muhammad
Muhammad is balancing a demanding professional career, PhD studies, and family legacy while pursuing his goal of becoming a visionary leader.
“Alongside managing two businesses with 38 employees, I am also pursuing a PhD in Business from Foxford University. This CMI Diploma equips me with critical leadership and strategic management skills that I can immediately apply in my role. My ultimate goal is to scale my businesses to an international level, ensuring their long-term success while solidifying my position as a visionary leader in the industry.”
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