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Level 7 Strategic Leadership & Management

Award/Certificate/Diploma/
Extended Diploma in Strategic
Leadership and Management

Approved by MQA Refundable by HRDC

Certicate delivered by City&Guilds/ILM(UK)

Course Overview

This qualification is designed for senior / strategic leaders and managers seeking to sharpen their strategic leadership capability, enabling them to deliver successful outcomes for their organisation.
It is suitable for leaders who want to make the best use of resources, develop commercially viable propositions, innovate, optimise performance and drive impact.
Individuals will be provided with scope and opportunity to focus on their own specific strategic leadership and senior management development needs. It is based on ILM’s in-depth experience of effective leadership and management development.

This qualification provides a comprehensive toolkit for strategic leaders to drive profitability, foster innovation, and optimize organizational performance.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

✅ Senior managers and executives responsible for strategic direction

✅ Directors and C-suite leaders (CEOs, COOs, CFOs)

✅ Strategic leaders managing organizational transformation

✅ General managers overseeing multiple departments or business units

✅ Leaders responsible for developing and implementing business strategy

✅ Experienced managers transitioning into strategic leadership roles

✅ Business owners and entrepreneurs seeking to enhance strategic capabilities

✅ Senior professionals aspiring to board-level positions

✅ Leaders managing complex organizational change initiatives

✅ Executives responsible for culture development and resource optimization

 

Benefits For Employers

✅ Enhanced strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities across leadership team

✅ Improved organizational performance and profitability through effective strategic planning

✅ Stronger change management capacity to navigate business transformation

✅ Development of high-performing leaders who can drive innovation and growth

✅ Better resource optimization and operational efficiency

✅ Enhanced organizational culture aligned with strategic objectives

✅ Improved stakeholder engagement and influence across all levels

✅ Increased leadership bench strength and succession planning readiness

✅ Greater competitive advantage through strategically-minded leadership

✅ Reduced risk through better strategic analysis and informed decision-making

✅ Improved employee engagement and retention through effective leadership

✅ Return on investment through immediately applicable strategic skills in the workplace

Course Content

Course Content: ILM Level 7 Strategic Leadership and Management (8618)

The ILM Level 7 (8618) qualification uses an enquiry-based learning approach focused on real workplace challenges. The course content includes:

Core Mandatory Unit

Unit 8618-601: Developing Personal Effectiveness and Impact (6 credits, 14 guided learning hours)

Module 1: Meta Skills for Effective Management

  • Communication skills and their application in management roles
  • Introduction to meta skills for strategic leadership
  • Effective communication at internal and external levels
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
  • Theories of critical thinking (bounded rationality, 3C’s of complex problem solving)
  • Different critical thinking skills and their application

Module 2: Crisis Management, Agility, and Resilience

  • Assessment of personal effectiveness and preparedness for crisis management
  • Building organizational agility and resilience
  • Action planning for personal development and crisis preparedness

Flexible Optional Units (depending on qualification level)

Unit 700: Developing Leadership & Management Capability Through Enquiry (20 credits)

  • Identifying “live” leadership and management opportunities or issues within your organization
  • Undertaking data-driven strategic projects
  • Evaluating outcomes and impacts of strategic initiatives
  • Applying evidence-based approaches to strategic decision-making

Unit 701: Developing a High-Level Business Case

  • Presenting compelling arguments for organizational change
  • Constructing robust business cases for strategic initiatives
  • Leading change implementation
  • Strategic planning and resource allocation

Unit 702: Developing and Maintaining High-Performance Culture and Optimizing Resources

  • Creating and sustaining high-performance organizational cultures
  • Optimizing human and material resources
  • Strategic workforce planning and development
  • Performance management at strategic levels

Additional Modules

Innovation and Change Management

  • Effects of innovation and change on leadership and management
  • Leading transformation in evolving business environments
  • Adapting leadership approaches to technological and market changes

Strategic Decision-Making

  • Complex problem-solving in strategic contexts
  • Risk analysis and management
  • Stakeholder engagement and influence

Executive Coaching and Development

  • Coaching for strategic leadership
  • Developing future leaders
  • Building leadership bench strength

Note: The specific units you study depend on whether you pursue the Award, Certificate, Diploma, or Extended Diploma qualification level.

Course Details:

Course Price:

Available upon Request

Duration

8 Hrs

Certifications

Certificate of Completion

Delivery

Classroom

MQA approved

HRDC Refundable

Language:

English, French, Creole

Entry Requirement

Any

Flexibility

Available

Benefits For Learners

✅ Master’s degree equivalent qualification recognized globally

✅ Enhanced strategic thinking and leadership capabilities applicable immediately

✅ Increased career advancement opportunities and progression to senior/executive roles

✅ Development of critical skills in strategic planning, change management, and decision-making

✅ Greater confidence in leading complex organizational initiatives and transformations

✅ Improved ability to influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders and boards

✅ Expanded professional network through interaction with fellow senior leaders

✅ Flexible learning that fits around demanding work schedules and commitments

✅ Internationally recognized City & Guilds/ILM certification enhancing professional credibility

✅ Practical, work-based learning that delivers tangible results in your current role

✅ Enhanced problem-solving skills for addressing complex business challenges

✅ Greater earning potential through advanced strategic leadership qualifications

✅ Improved coaching and mentoring capabilities to develop future leaders

✅ Personal and professional growth through reflective strategic practice

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