Qualification Overview
Learners must complete any combination of units to a minimum of 140 TQT hours to achieve this qualification, selected from units 701-716, Group A only. The minimum guided hours is 36.
This CMI Certificate qualification is designed for those who aspire to be managers who aim to have the authority and personal inspiration to translate organisational strategy into effective operational performance. This qualification requires managers to build on their strategic management and leadership skills and to focus on the requirements of implementing the organisation’s strategy.
This accredited qualification is designed for postgraduate students who want to develop their leadership and management skills for current and future success; who are committed to undertaking a professional qualification alongside their degree; who want access to cutting edge project management and leadership thinking and knowledge; who want to gain exceptional leadership skills to complement their existing knowledge base making them future-ready.
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Qualification Structure
Each unit carries a number of credits and to achieve the Certificate you need to complete a minimum of 14 credits. The minimum Total Qualification Time is 140 hours, including 36 Guided Learning Hours (GLH).
Unit Number Unit Title Credits Guided Learning Hours Total Unit Time 701 Strategic Leadership 11 36 110 712 Strategic Management Project 10 24 100 711 Entrepreneurial Practice 9 32 90
Unit Specifications
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Strategic Leadership
Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the role and context for strategic leadership
1.1 Critically appraise the impact of organisational context on strategic leadership
1.2 Critically appraise the role of the strategic leader to set and realise organisational goals
2. Understand the behaviours and skills for strategic leadership
2.1 Critically appraise the leadership behaviours and skills required to deliver strategic goals
2.2 Critically reflect on how the principles of strategic leadership can be applied to respond to complex organisational challenges
Unit Purpose
The aim of this unit is to equip leaders with an in-depth understanding of strategic leadership within an organisational context. Leaders will explore the complexities of the role and the theoretical perspectives, approaches, behaviours and skills which can enhance their professional practice. The unit focuses on the leader’s ability to respond creatively to complex organisational challenges and understand how to set and deliver sustainable strategic goals.
- Strategic Management Project
Learning Outcomes
1. Know how to develop a strategic management project
1.1 Develop a business case for a strategic management project
1.2 Propose a research design to inform the direction of the strategic management project
1.3 Recommend a project management methodology and tools to structure project delivery
2. Know how to conduct a strategic management project
2.1 Report on the outcomes of the strategic management project
2.2 Critically reflect on the leadership skills and behaviours used to conduct the strategic management project
Unit Purpose
The aim of this unit is for leaders to undertake a strategic management project of their own choosing. To achieve this outcome leaders will develop a business case, propose research design to inform the project’s direction and recommend project management methods and tools to structure the delivery of the project. Leaders will report on project outcomes and reflect on the skills and behaviours which ultimately influence the success of the strategic management project.
- Entrepreneurial Practice
Learning Outcomes
1. Understand entrepreneurship in strategic contexts
1.1 Critically appraise the forms and contexts of entrepreneurship with reference to theoretical concepts and contemporary thinking
1.2 Assess multi-dimensional issues which impact on entrepreneurial practice in different contexts
1.3 Formulate approaches to removing barriers to entrepreneurial practice using an evidence-based justification
2. Understand the principles of entrepreneurial practice
2.1 Critically appraise the characteristics and attributes of entrepreneurial leadership
2.2 Propose a course of action to achieve an entrepreneurial aim using an evidence-based justification
Unit Purpose
This unit is to enable leaders to explore the principles of entrepreneurial practice, understand the different contexts in which entrepreneurship can flourish and the characteristics of entrepreneurial leadership.