Who it's aimed at
This qualification is designed for senior managers, directors, and business leaders who are responsible for setting and delivering organisational strategy.
It is particularly suited to professionals involved in:
• Strategic decision-making
• Business growth and transformation
• Strategic marketing and commercial planning
• Leadership of teams, departments, or entire organisations
Candidates who register for this qualification are typically operating at a senior level and wish to formalise and enhance their strategic leadership capability.
Entry Requirements
Be in a senior management or leadership role, have responsibility for strategy, planning, or organisational performance. Or in a role where there will be an opportunity to build this experience.
Candidates must be aged 18 or above and must be in a role, or have access to an organisational context, that enables them to generate valid evidence for the qualification.
Units options
Group A- Mandatory units include:
- Develop a strategic business plan
- Execute a strategic business plan
- Provide strategic leadership and direction
Optional unit must be chosen from each group and will be chosen specific to the individual and what they do in their role.
Options include:
Group B (Minimum of 4, dependant on the unit credit level)
- Develop a business strategy
- Establish organisational governance controls
- Shape organisational culture and values
- Manage strategic human resources
- Obtain financial resources
- Lead the development of a quality strategy
- Lead the development of a continuous improvement strategy
- Establish business risk management processes
- Promote equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion
- Design business processes
- Develop and manage collaborative relationships with other organisations
- Optimise the use of technology
- Manage product and/or service development
- Manage strategic marketing activities
- Lead the development of a knowledge management strategy
Please note: This qualification will require written assignments.
Benefits of undertaking a qualification and progression Opportunities
Showcase your competence: Gain accreditation for the skills you’ve developed with a qualification recognised across the UK.
This qualification also supports career progression and could also open doors to additional qualifications.