ILM Cert in Strategic Leadership and Mgt (UK Level 7)

Course Details

This ILM Certificate in Strategic Leadership and Management is specifically designed for senior managers and leaders seeking to sharpen their strategic leadership capability, enabling them to deliver successful outcomes for their organisation.  It is suitable for leaders who want to make the best use of resources, develop commercially viable propositions, innovate, optimise performance and drive impact. Individuals will be provided with scope and opportunity to focus on their own specific strategic leadership and senior management development needs. They may manage the day-to-day operations and activities, and in doing so seek to make the best use of their resources, understand the need to innovate and have a constant awareness of the need to optimise performance.

They may also have to present arguments for change, construct business cases, lead change implementation and evaluate the impact of that change. The credit value for this course is 20 credits indicating a learner effort of 200 hours is required to complete the course.

There are two options available which allows learners to select and study the topic which will be of most benefit to them in their individual role / work context.

Option 1: Developing a high-level business case

Option 2: Developing and maintaining a high-performance culture and optimising resources.

The ILM Certificate course is assessed through assignments. By choosing to study this course with CMIT, Students have 24×7 access to CMIT eLearning for the duration of the course. This includes a comprehensive Course Manual, Interactive Forums (with other learners), Online Library, Videos, Quizzes and personalised Tutor Support. The course documentation for this course is detailed and easy to read. You will also be able to upload assessments online and receive online feedback. You can use the eLearning system from any computer that has internet access.

Who should complete this ILM Certificate course?

• Experienced Managers: This course is ideal for experienced managers looking to enhance their leadership skills, strategic thinking, and decision-making abilities to excel in senior management roles.
• Aspiring Executives: Individuals aspiring to reach executive-level positions in organizations can benefit from this course to gain the knowledge and competencies required for top leadership roles.
• Entrepreneurs and Business Owners: Entrepreneurs and business owners can use this course to develop a strategic mindset and effective leadership techniques to drive the success and growth of their enterprises.
• Management Consultants: Professionals in the field of management consulting can deepen their expertise and credibility by completing this advanced diploma, making them more valuable to clients and organizations.
• Aspiring to Advanced Qualifications in Management: The course offers a pathway for progression, as successful completion leads to a Level 7 certificate and can be used as credit to upgrade to the ILM Level 9 Diploma in Leadership and Management.

Entry Requirements / Prerequisites

As this is comparable to a Level 9 (Ireland) qualification, there are a number of eligibility requirements for entry to this programme.

• Academic Experience: Level 7 or 8 (Ireland) qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications. This qualification can be in any field of study. Learners who hold qualifications issued outside the Republic of Ireland will be required to submit evidence that their qualification is recognised as being of the required equivalent level on the National Framework of Qualifications.
• Work Experience: Where a Learner does not hold a level 7 or 8 qualification, they must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Senior Management role. This must be evidenced by the submission of a CV and show significant leadership experience in at least two of the following areas: people management, project management, change management, financial management, strategy development, sales and marketing.
• Technical Skills: Learners are required to be proficient in the following: (1) Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and (2) advanced internet skills.
• Language Skills: Learners are required to have excellent written English skills as all assignment and project work will require the use of professional business English. Learners for whom English is not a first language will be required to provide evidence of meeting a minimum English language and literacy competency of B2 in writing, reading, listening, and speaking on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL).
• Self-directed Learning: Learners will be expected to take responsibility for the self-directed learning activities on the course and must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
• Learners must hold a valid Irish PPS number or UK Social Insurance number.
• View the technical requirements for accessing CMIT eLearning.

Am I eligible to enrol on this course?

Read each of the following statements and answer Yes or No.  If you answer Yes to all the questions, then you are eligible.  If you wish to discuss with us, please contact the Student Support Team in the college, at 01-2865783.

1. I am in a management role.
2. I have a Level 7 or 8 Qualification which is on or aligned to the NFQ in Ireland and/or a minimum of 5 years in a senior management role.
3. I am a fluent English speaker.
4. I have excellent written business English skills.
5. I can use a computer to produce documents, spreadsheets, presentations.
6. I use online services (examples include social media, online shopping, online banking etc.).
7. I will be able to develop a business case for a planned improvement and implement / partially implement this improvement or develop and implement a set of performance metrics which can be measured and reported on in my own area of operation.
8. I will have access to stakeholders in order to gather feedback from decision-makers and present findings and recommendations.
9. I am capable of studying on my own initiative, and I understand that I will be required to complete additional research and reading as part of my studies on this programme.
10. I have read the technical requirements and am satisfied that I meet these.