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CMI Level 8 Award - Strategic Direction and Leadership
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Online course with study materials, tutor support and CMI certification included - Assessment via Assignments

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Price
£660 inc VAT
Or £55.00/mo. for 12 months...
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Finance and funding options are available on request.
Study method
Online
Duration
1 month · Self-paced
Access to content
Access until course completion
Qualification
Level 8 Award
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CPD
60 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • CMI Level 8 Award certification - Free
Assessment details
  • CMI assessment (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students
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Overview

The CMI Level 8 Award in Strategic Direction and Leadership is the shortest qualification in the CMI Level 8 suite. It is designed for senior leaders and directors who want to develop targeted expertise in a single area of strategic leadership without committing to the full Certificate or Diploma.

Qualification

Level 8 Award

Regulated by Ofqual

Certificates

CMI Level 8 Award certification

Digital certificate - Included

Issued by CMI via email upon successful completion of the programme.

Assessment details

CMI assessment

Included in course price

Assessment is based on the submission of assignments. No stressful exams to worry about.

CPD

60 CPD hours / points
Accredited by Chartered Management Institute

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Description

Equivalent in academic level to a Doctorate, the Award allows you to select one unit (minimum 10 credits) from the CMI Level 8 framework. Options include:

  • Personal development as a strategic leader

  • Collective strategy development

  • Inter-organisational strategic planning and direction

  • Strategic communication and culture

This focused route enables you to build specialist knowledge in a key area of interest while gaining an internationally respected qualification. Assessment is assignment-based (typically 4,000–4,500 words per unit), with one-to-one tutor support and access to our online Academy.

Learners often use the Award as a flexible entry point to Level 8 study, with the option to progress later to the Certificate or Diploma.

Who is this course for?

  • Directors and senior leaders looking for a short, high-level qualification in strategic leadership.

  • Executives who want to test Level 8 study before committing to a larger programme.

  • Leaders needing targeted development in one area of strategy or leadership.

Requirements

  • Level 7 qualification (e.g., MBA, CMI Level 7, or equivalent).

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a strategic leadership role.

  • Ability to undertake assignment-based study at Level 8.

Career path

  • Senior leadership roles (e.g., CEO, Executive Director, Board-level leader).

  • Progression to the CMI Level 8 Certificate or Diploma.

  • Eligibility towards Chartered Manager (CMgr) status.

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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