CMI Level 8 - United Kingdom

CMI Level 8 Certificate in Strategic Direction and Leadership Course Outline

Our CMI Level 8 Certificate in Strategic Direction and Leadership Training Course is thoughtfully structured to meet the 60 Guided Learning Hours requirement, providing delegates with 16 hours of comprehensive course material and 44 hours of interactive e-learning content.

Unit 8001V1: Personal Development as a Strategic Leader

CV: 10

The below-mentioned topics will be delivered by our professional instructor in the Online Instructor-Led Training.

Module 1: Identifying Personal Skills for Strategic Leadership

• Analysing Needs, Goals, and Aspirations
• Evaluating Strategic Leadership Skills

Module 2: Managing Personal Leadership Development

• Opportunities for Strategic Leadership Development
• Constructing a Personal Development Plan (PDP)
• Implementing the Development Plan

Module 3: Evaluating Strategic Leadership Development Effectiveness

• Assessing Outcomes Against Strategic Needs
• Evaluating Impact on Strategic Leadership Ambitions
• Reviewing and Updating the Leadership Development Plan

Module 4: Assessing the Impact of Strategic Leadership Development on Inter-Organisational Strategy

• Evaluating Strategic Needs and Resources
• Formulating Proposals for Strategic Leadership Resource Development
• Evaluating Effectiveness in Advancing Professional Leadership Practice

After completing the instructor-led training, we'll move to our Self-Paced Training to complete the certification.

Unit 8002V1: Collective strategy development

CV: 10

Module 5: Evaluating Collective Strategy

• Understanding the Need for Common Strategies
• Evolving and Developing Collective Strategy

Module 6: Analysing Factors Influencing Collective Strategy

• Defining and Forming Collective Strategy
• Key Issues Influencing Collective Strategy

Module 7: Leading the Development and Formulation of Collective Strategy

• Resolving Tensions in Collective Strategy
• Contributing to Collective Strategy Development

Module 8: Describing the Relationship Between Organisational and Collective Strategy

• Comparing Organisational and Collective Strategy

CMI Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Direction and Leadership Course Outline

Our CMI Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Direction and Leadership Training Course is thoughtfully structured to meet the 210 Guided Learning Hours requirement, providing delegates with 32 hours of comprehensive course material and 178 hours of interactive e-learning content.

Unit 8001V1: Personal Development as a Strategic Leader

Credit Value: 10

The below-mentioned topics will be delivered by our professional instructor in the Online Instructor-Led Training.

Module 1: Identifying Personal Skills for Strategic Leadership

• Analysing Needs, Goals, and Aspirations
• Evaluating Strategic Leadership Skills

Module 2: Managing Personal Leadership Development

• Opportunities for Strategic Leadership Development
• Constructing a Personal Development Plan (PDP)
• Implementing the Development Plan

Module 3: Evaluating Strategic Leadership Development Effectiveness

• Assessing Outcomes Against Strategic Needs
• Evaluating Impact on Strategic Leadership Ambitions
• Reviewing and Updating the Leadership Development Plan

Module 4: Assessing the Impact of Strategic Leadership Development on Inter-Organisational Strategy

• Evaluating Strategic Needs and Resources
• Formulating Proposals for Strategic Leadership Resource Development
• Evaluating Effectiveness in Advancing Professional Leadership Practice

Unit 8002V1: Collective strategy development

Credit Value: 10

Module 5: Evaluating Collective Strategy

• Understanding the Need for Common Strategies
• Evolving and Developing Collective Strategy

Module 6: Analysing Factors Influencing Collective Strategy

• Defining and Forming Collective Strategy
• Key Issues Influencing Collective Strategy

Module 7: Leading the Development and Formulation of Collective Strategy

• Resolving Tensions in Collective Strategy
• Contributing to Collective Strategy Development

Module 8: Describing the Relationship Between Organisational and Collective Strategy

• Comparing Organisational and Collective Strategy

After completing the instructor-led training, we'll move to our Self-Paced Training to complete the certification.

Unit 8003V1: Inter-Organisational Strategic Planning

Credit Value: 10

Module 9: Analsing and Implementing Inter-Organisational Strategies

• Evaluating Constraints and Contributions

Module 10: Theories and Methods of Strategy Formulation

• Comparing Missions, Goals, and Strategy Approaches
• Managing Risks and Opportunities in Strategy

Module 11: The Role and Impact of Strategic Intelligence

• Strategic Intelligence in Planning and Decision-Making

Module 12: Cultural Differences in Inter-Organisational Policy and Strategy

• Understanding Cultural Impacts on Alliances and Coalitions

Unit 8004V1: Interorganisational Strategic Direction

Credit Value: 10

Module 13: Translating Policy Objectives into Inter-Organisational Strategies

• Reviewing and Assessing Partner Relationships
• Evaluating Contributions to Policy and Strategy Development

Module 14: Assessing Partner Roles in Strategy Formulation

• Identifying and Evaluating Partner Policy Positions
• Addressing Tensions and Conflicts in Partner Roles

Module 15: Evaluating Economic Factors in Policy Coordination

• Identifying Economic Drivers and Their Impact
• Funding Operational Activities in Strategy Implementation

Module 16: Coherence in Inter-Organisational Strategy, Planning, and Implementation

• Reviewing Strategic Planning Methods
• Proposing Alternatives for Improved Coordination

Module 17: Forecasting Future Influences on Policy and Strategy

• Researching Trends and Forecasting Future Events
• Proposing Innovative Solutions for Strategic Outcomes

Unit 8005V1: Strategic Communication

Credit Value: 10

Module 18: Understanding Media Perception of Inter-Organisational Strategy

• Identifying and Evaluating Media Sources
• Assessing Media Influence and Political Pressure

Module 19: Evaluating the Impact of Global Media on Stakeholder Opinion

• Researching Media Challenges and Constraints
• Exploiting Media Constraints for Positive Outcomes
• Proposing Innovative Media Utilization Strategies

Unit 8006V1: Strategic Culture

Credit Value: 10

Module 20: Evaluating and Critiquing Perceptions of Inter-Organisational Policy and Strategy

• Critical Evaluation of Conceptual Grounds
• Impact of Cultural and Social Factors on Strategy
• Exploiting Potential Outcomes of Changing Factors

Module 21: Evaluating the Impact of Cultural Influences on Decision-Making

• Assessing Cultural and Religious Influences
• Cultural Influences on Decision-Making Processes

Module 22: Challenging Preconceptions and Interpretations of Stakeholder Power and Roles

• Comparative Analysis of Stakeholder Structures
• Developing Arguments to Challenge the Status Quo

Unit7013V1: Strategic Leadership

Credit Value: 7

Module 23: Understanding an Organisation’s Ethical and Value-Based Approach to Leadership

• The Impact of Organisational Culture and Values on Strategic Leadership
• Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Requirements in Strategic Leadership
• Social Concerns and Expectations in Strategic Leadership

Module 24: Understanding Strategic Leadership Styles

• Relationship Between Strategic Management and Leadership
• Leadership Styles and Their Impact on Strategic Decisions
• Adapting Leadership Styles in Different Situations
• The Impact of Leadership Styles on the Organisation

CMI SCQF Level 11 Certificate in Strategic Management & Leadership Course Outline

Our CMI SCQF Level 11 Certificate in Strategic Management & Leadership Training Course is thoughtfully structured to meet the 60 Guided Learning Hours requirement, providing delegates with 16 hours of comprehensive course material and 44 hours of interactive e-learning content.

The below-mentioned topics will be delivered by our professional instructor in the Online Instructor-Led Training.

Unit S1104V1: Strategic Information Management

Credit Value: 9

Module 1: Understanding the Impact of Management Information on Decision Making

• Features of Data and Information
• Criteria for Selecting Data and Information
• Impact of Management Information Systems

Module 2: The Importance of Information Sharing within the Organisation

• Legal Responsibilities in Information Management
• Offering and Allowing Access to Information
• Evaluating Information Formats

After completing the instructor-led training, we'll move to our Self-Paced Training to complete the certification.

Module 3: Using Information to Inform and Support Strategic Decision Making

• Decision Making Tools and Techniques
• Sources of Data and Information for Decision Making

Module 4: Monitoring and Reviewing Management Information

• Critical Review of Methods for Evaluating Management Information
• Methods of Developing Information Capture
• Analysing the Impact of Information on Strategic Decisions

Unit S1003V1: Financial Management

Credit Value: 7

Module 5: Analysing Financial Data

• Obtaining and Validating Financial Data
• Applying Analytical Tools to Financial Documents
• Reviewing and Questioning Financial Data

Module 6: Assessing Budgets to Support Organisational Objectives

• Producing Budgets within Financial Constraints
• Analysing Budget Outcomes

Module 7: Evaluating Financial Proposals for Expenditure

• Judging Financial Proposals
• Analysing the Viability of Financial Proposals
• Evaluating the Impact on Strategic Objectives

CMI SCQF Level 11 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Course Outline

Our CMI SCQF Level 11 Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership Training Course is thoughtfully structured to meet the 145 Guided Learning Hours requirement, providing delegates with 32 hours of comprehensive course material and 113 hours of interactive e-learning content.

The below-mentioned topics will be delivered by our professional instructor in the Online Instructor-Led Training.

Unit S1104V1: Strategic Information Management

Credit Value: 9

Module 1: Understanding the Impact of Management Information on Decision Making

• Features of Data and Information
• Criteria for Selecting Data and Information
• Impact of Management Information Systems

Module 2: The Importance of Information Sharing within the Organisation

• Legal Responsibilities in Information Management
• Offering and Allowing Access to Information
• Evaluating Information Formats

Module 3: Using Information to Inform and Support Strategic Decision Making

• Decision Making Tools and Techniques
• Sources of Data and Information for Decision Making

Module 4: Monitoring and Reviewing Management Information

• Critical Review of Methods for Evaluating Management Information
• Methods of Developing Information Capture
• Analyzing the Impact of Information on Strategic Decisions

After completing the instructor-led training, we'll move to our Self-Paced Training to complete the certification.

Unit S1105V1: Conducting A Strategic Management Project

Credit Value: 10

Module 5: Identifying and Justifying a Strategic Investigative Project

• Determining a Strategic Topic
• Defining the Aim, Scope, and Objectives
• Justifying the Project

Module 6: Conducting Research and Synthesizing Data

• Identifying Sources of Data and Information
• Synthesizing Data for Project Support

Module 7: Drawing Conclusions and Making Recommendations

• Evaluating Research Analysis
• Recommending a Course of Action
• Analyzing the Impact of Recommendations

Module 8: Developing and Reviewing Project Results

• Evaluating Presentation Mediums
• Producing and Presenting Project Results
• Evaluating the Impact of the Project

Unit S1106V1: Reviewing Organisational Strategy Plans and Performance

Credit Value: 9

Module 9: Reviewing Organisational Strategic Aims and Objectives

• Identifying Current Strategic Aims and Objectives
• Evaluating the Components of a Strategic Plan
• Analysing Factors Affecting the Strategic Plan

Module 10: Analysing Progress Towards Organisational Strategic Aims

• Applying Strategic Analysis Tools
• Evaluating Stakeholder Expectations and Influence
• Producing a Structured Evaluation of the Organisational Strategic Position

Module 11: Evaluating Strategic Options for a Revised Strategic Position

• Developing Alternative Strategic Options
• Justifying the Chosen Strategic Option

Unit S1003V1: Financial Management

Credit Value: 7

Module 12: Analysing Financial Data

• Obtaining and Validating Financial Data
• Applying Analytical Tools to Financial Documents
• Reviewing and Questioning Financial Data

Module 13: Assessing Budgets to Support Organisational Objectives

• Producing Budgets within Financial Constraints
• Analysing Budget Outcomes

Module 14: Evaluating Financial Proposals for Expenditure

• Judging Financial Proposals
• Analysing the Viability of Financial Proposals
• Evaluating the Impact on Strategic Objectives

Unit S1077V1: Financial Planning

Credit Value: 6

Module 15: Understanding the Role of the Financial Plan in Supporting Strategic Objectives

• Impact of Organisational Strategy on Financial Planning
• Components of a Financial Plan
• Managing Risk in Financial Planning

Module 16: Constructing a Financial Plan

• Importance of Financial Plan Components
• Identifying and Mitigating High-Risk Components

Module 17: Practical Construction of a Financial Plan

• Building a Financial Plan

Module 18: Promoting and Evaluating the Financial Plan

• Linking the Financial Plan to Strategic Objectives
• Gaining Agreement and Support for the Financial Plan
• Evaluating the Financial Plan

CMI SCQF Level 11 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership Course Outline

Our CMI SCQF Level 11 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership Training Course is thoughtfully structured to meet the 365 Guided Learning Hours requirement, providing delegates with 32 hours of comprehensive course material and 333 hours of interactive e-learning content.

The below-mentioned topics will be delivered by our professional instructor in the Online Instructor-Led Training.

Unit S1001V1: Personal Leadership Development as a Strategic Manager

Credit Value: 6

Module 1: Identifying and Developing Strategic Leadership Skills

• Analysing Strategic Direction
• Strategic Skills Required for Leadership
• Assessing Leadership Skill Gaps

Module 2: Managing Personal Leadership Development

• Opportunities for Leadership Development
• Constructing a Personal Development Plan
• Implementing the Leadership Development Plan

Module 3: Evaluating Leadership Development

• Assessing the Outcomes of the Development Plan
• Evaluating the Impact on Strategic Ambitions
• Reviewing and Updating the Leadership Development Plan

Module 4: Advocating a Staff Welfare Environment

• Evaluating the Impact of Staff Welfare on Organisational Objectives
• The Role of Staff Welfare in Achieving Organisational Success
• Influencing Organisational Values through Staff Welfare

Unit S1102V1: Developing Performance Management Strategies

Credit Value: 7

Module 5: Setting Performance Targets for Teams to Meet Strategic Objectives

• Linking Team Performance to Strategic Objectives
• Tools and Techniques for Setting Performance Targets
• Measuring Team Performance

Module 6: Agreeing on Team Performance Targets to Meet Strategic Objectives

• Determining Performance Targets Based on Current Performance
• Encouraging Individual Commitment to Team Performance
• Evaluating and Implementing Team Performance Plans

After completing the instructor-led training, we'll move to our Self-Paced Training to complete the certification.

Module 7: Monitoring and Improving Team Performance

• Monitoring Team Performance
• Evaluating Team Performance Against Objectives
• Assessing the Impact of Team Performance on Strategic Objectives

Module 8: Influencing and Persuading Skills in Team Dynamics and Organisational Politics

• Influencing and Persuading Methodologies
• Understanding Individual Dynamics and Organisational Politics

Unit S1003V1: Financial Management

Credit Value: 7

Module 9: Analysing Financial Data

• Obtaining and Validating Financial Data
• Applying Analytical Tools to Financial Documents
• Reviewing and Questioning Financial Data

Module 10: Assessing Budgets to Support Organisational Objectives

• Producing a Budget within Financial Constraints
• Analysing Budget Outcomes

Module 11: Evaluating Financial Proposals for Expenditure

• Criteria for Judging Financial Proposals
• Analysing the Viability of Financial Proposals
• Providing Feedback on Financial Proposals

Unit S1104V1: Strategic Information Management

Credit Value: 9

Module 12: Understanding the Impact of Management Information on Decision Making

• Features of Data and Information
• Criteria for Selecting Data and Information
• Impact of Management Information Systems

Module 13: The Importance of Information Sharing within the Organisation

• Legal Responsibilities in Information Management
• Offering and Allowing Access to Information
• Evaluating Information Formats

Module 14: Using Information to Inform and Support Strategic Decision Making

• Decision Making Tools and Techniques
• Sources of Data and Information for Decision Making

Module 15: Monitoring and Reviewing Management Information

• Critical Review of Methods for Evaluating Management Information
• Methods of Developing Information Capture
• Analysing the Impact of Information on Strategic Decisions

Unit S1105V1: Conducting A Strategic Management Project

Credit Value: 10

Module 16: Identifying and Justifying a Strategic Investigative Project

• Determining a Strategic Topic
• Defining the Aim, Scope, and Objectives
• Justifying the Project

Module 17: Conducting Research and Synthesizing Data

• Identifying Sources of Data and Information
• Synthesizing Data for Project Support

Module 18: Drawing Conclusions and Making Recommendations

• Evaluating Research Analysis
• Recommending a Course of Action
• Analysing the Impact of Recommendations

Module 19: Developing and Reviewing Project Results

• Evaluating Presentation Mediums
• Producing and Presenting Project Results
• Evaluating the Impact of the Project

Unit S1106V1: Reviewing Organisational Strategy Plans and Performance

Credit Value: 9

Module 20: Reviewing Organisational Strategic Aims and Objectives

• Identifying Current Strategic Aims and Objectives
• Evaluating the Components of a Strategic Plan
• Analysing Factors Affecting the Strategic Plan

Module 21: Analysing Progress Towards Organisational Strategic Aims

• Applying Strategic Analysis Tools
• Evaluating Stakeholder Expectations and Influence
• Producing a Structured Evaluation of the Organisational Strategic Position

Module 22: Evaluating Strategic Options for a Revised Strategic Position

• Developing Alternative Strategic Options
• Justifying the Chosen Strategic Option

Unit S1077V1: Financial Planning

Credit Value: 6

Module 23: Understanding the Role of the Financial Plan in Supporting Strategic Objectives

• Impact of Organisational Strategy on Financial Planning
• Components of a Financial Plan
• Managing Risk in Financial Planning

Module 24: Constructing a Financial Plan

• Importance of Financial Plan Components
• Identifying and Mitigating High-Risk Components

Module 25: Practical Construction of a Financial Plan

• Building a Financial Plan

Module 26: Promoting and Evaluating the Financial Plan

• Linking the Financial Plan to Strategic Objectives
• Gaining Agreement and Support for the Financial Plan
• Evaluating the Financial Plan

Unit S1008V1: Developing A Marketing Strategy

Credit Value: 6

Module 27: Understanding the Role of the Marketing Plan in Strategic Objectives

• The Impact of Organisational Strategy on the Marketing Plan
• Components of a Marketing Plan
• Identifying Risks in Marketing Planning

Module 28: Constructing a Marketing Plan

• Assessing the Importance of Marketing Plan Components
• Mitigating Risks in Marketing Planning

Module 29: Developing a Comprehensive Marketing Plan

• Constructing a Marketing Plan

Module 30: Promoting and Evaluating the Marketing Plan

• Aligning the Marketing Plan with Strategic Objectives
• Gaining Approval and Implementing the Marketing Plan
• Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Marketing Plan

Unit S9009V1: Strategic Project Management

Credit Value: 6

Module 31: Understanding the Impact of Projects on Strategic Objectives

• Purpose of Project Planning and Management
• Strategic Impact of Projects

Module 32: Elements of a Project Process and Plan

• Roles and Responsibilities in Project Management
• Project Scoping and Specification
• Phases of Project Planning

Module 33: Implementing and Evaluating the Project Plan

• Gaining Project Implementation Agreement
• Securing Stakeholder Support
• Evaluating Project Performance