Achieve The CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice

CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice

The CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice is structured for experienced professionals seeking to distinguish themselves as experts in facilitating organisational transformation.

It is also ideal for management teams who want to build upon their change leadership capabilities or follow an action learning framework to designing and leading cultural change whilst also gaining a highly valued and recognised qualification for each individual team member

This qualification focuses on aligning organisational culture with strategic objectives to drive change effectively.

As an approved centre for the Chartered Management Institute, The Cultural Change Company (www.culturalchange.co.uk) presents an innovative pathway to achieve the CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice. Participants who complete our ‘Cultural Change Practitioners Toolkit’ programme acquire comprehensive knowledge required to prepare a consultancy report for CMI assessment, which leads to the award in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice.

A detailed course syllabus is available here: The Cultural Change Practitioners Tool Kit_Leading to A CMI Level 7 Award Syllabus.pdf

Intended Audience

This award is suitable for managers, consultants, and coaches engaged in strategic cultural change, including:

• Senior and middle managers
• Directors and department heads
• Change leaders and transformation managers
• HR, OD, and people development specialists
• Aspiring executives transitioning into strategic roles
• Consultants or coaches pursuing expertise in strategic cultural change

For those leading complex transformations—particularly where shifts in mindsets, behaviours, and organisational culture are essential for successful strategy implementation—this programme equips professionals with effective tools and strategies.

Career Advantages of the CMI Level 7 Award

Earning this qualification provides several career benefits:

Enhanced strategic credibility — attain a recognised Level 7 qualification aligned with postgraduate standards

Increased influence at senior levels — actively contribute to boardroom and executive decision-making

Advanced change leadership skills — be recognised as a leader with proven capabilities in delivering results through people

Professional recognition — awarded by the Chartered Management Institute, the UK’s premier management body

Progression opportunities — ideal preparation for Chartered Manager status or advanced Level 7 study

For many, this award serves as a catalyst for promotion, expanded responsibilities, or progression into strategic leadership roles.

Skills and Competencies Developed

Throughout the programme, participants gain advanced knowledge and practical skills in cultural change management and strategic practice that can be deployed immediately within their organisations, including:

Strategic Change Leadership

• Designing and leading large-scale cultural change initiatives
• Aligning cultural programmes with organisational strategy
• Balancing immediate performance goals with long-term transformation objectives

Cultural Diagnosis and Development

• Assessing organisational culture and power dynamics
• Identifying barriers and enablers to change
• Shaping values, behaviours, and leadership practices to support strategic direction

Stakeholder and People Leadership

• Engaging senior stakeholders and managing competing priorities
• Building commitment and trust during times of change
• Communicating change clearly, empathetically, and persuasively

Risk, Ethics, and Sustainability

• Managing risks associated with strategic transformation
• Leading ethically and responsibly throughout change initiatives
• Ensuring sustainable change that creates enduring value

Action-Oriented Learning

This programme emphasises practical application, informed by established change management models. Participants are encouraged to apply their learning directly to their own organisation or clients, ensuring outcomes that are relevant, actionable, and measurable.

Advance your impact and career with the CMI Level 7 Award. For further details, please visit www.culturalchange.co.uk or contact [email protected].