This is a series of postgraduate (Masters level) programmes designed to help leaders shape strategy and drive significant improvement in their organisations.

Whether you’re a business developing senior leaders or an individual aspiring to reach executive-level roles, our ILM Level 7 Strategic Leadership programme provides the expertise and credentials needed for long-term success.

Accredited by ILM, this programme offers a recognised pathway to advanced leadership qualifications through face-to-face or virtual workshops, supported by ILM/Ofsted-approved learning materials for an in-depth and impactful learning experience.

With three qualification levels—Award, Certificate, and Diploma—you can tailor your development journey to meet your leadership ambitions. The Diploma can also be funded through the Apprenticeship Scheme, with the Government covering at least 95% of course fees (*England only).

Who is the programme for?

The ILM Level 7 Certificate, Diploma in Leadership and Management programme is designed for senior managers and other leaders who shape strategy in their organisation. The programme will embody Cherith Simmons CLEVER Leadership™ and innovative approaches to face the challenge of a post-pandemic world. It is suitable for aspiring and existing senior managers across all sectors.

Collaborative working is a feature of the programme and participants will need to demonstrate joint working via Action Learning Sets which can be actual or virtual, depending on the mode of study.

Our ILM Level 7 Strategic Leadership programme is designed for:

For Businesses:

  • Senior Leadership Teams: Looking to strengthen executive management capabilities and drive business growth through strategic thinking and effective decision-making.
  • Employers and Organisations: Seeking to develop future C-suite leaders and build a resilient leadership pipeline.
  • HR and L&D Professionals: Looking for tailored leadership development solutions to enhance organisational performance and achieve long-term business goals.

For Individuals:

  • Senior Managers and Directors: Ready to refine their strategic leadership skills and advance to top executive roles.
  • Aspiring C-Suite Executives: Seeking to gain advanced qualifications that open pathways to senior leadership positions.
  • Entrepreneurs and Business Owners: Aiming to enhance strategic planning, business growth, and leadership capabilities for long-term success.

For MOD personnel this programme can be ELCAS funded – call for details

How is the programme delivered?

Level 7 programmes are available via online Virtual workshops, face to face workshops or mixed.

Our Virtual Classroom system delivers highly interactive live zoom workshops. Comprehensive workbooks are supplied by our fully integrated Learning Management System.

This is a postgraduate Masters level programme, and all tutors hold Masters degrees.

What is the programme content?

The content for the Certificate and Diploma/Apprenticeship is shown below.

Practical outputs include work-based reports and projects which will enable leaders to tackle real workplace challenges, and thus combine study with work.

Certificate participants will also complete a work based improvement report. Diploma/apprenticeship participants will complete a work based project with significate strategic impacts.

CLEVER Leadership programme incorporating the ILM Level 7 Certificate/Diploma/Apprenticeship

Day 1

Programme Induction – Developing the Reflective Leader, CPD Safeguarding

Day 2

Strategic Change Management

Day 3

Strategic Leadership

Day 4

Developing a High Performance Culture.

Day 5

Service Improvement – Cost Benefit and ROI.

Certificate Learners Finish here.

Additional content for the ILM Level 7 Diploma/Apprenticeship

Day 6

Partnership, Collaborative, and Supply Chain Management

Day 7

Communication Strategies for Leadership

Day 8

Workforce Planning & Development

Day 9

Business and Financial Planning, Draft Strategic Business Proposal Summary

Day 10

Reviews Strategic Business; Proposal, EPA Portfolio a Professional Discussion, CPD Review

Day 11

Strategic Decision Taking & Risk Management

End point assessment preparation

End point assessment

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