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BRISTOL MANAGEMENT CENTRE CMI Briefing for Level 7 Qualifications in Strategic Management and Leadership
BRISTOL MANAGEMENT CENTRE
CMI Briefing for
Level 7 Qualifications in Strategic Management and
Leadership
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
• Opportunity to prove your skills
• Obtain a recognised professional qualification
• Demonstrates commitment to CPD
• Could it help you in the future to secure a management
position?
• Remember – it requires independent study and YOUR time
and dedication!!
CMI AT A GLANCE
The only chartered professional
body in the UK dedicated to
promoting the highest standards
in management and leadership.
Vision – Better led and managed
organisations
Mission – Increase the number
and standard of professionally
qualified managers
www.managers.org.uk
MEMBERSHIP
Access to qualifications and
training to enhance your CV.
Networking opportunities
Professional Manager
magazine
Access to ManagementDirect
Access to mentoring scheme -
CMI Achieve.
CMI Qualification Level of Study
Level 4 Higher National Diploma/Foundation Degree
Level 5 Bachelor Degree (BSc/BA)
Level 7 Masters Degree (MSc/MA/MBA)
REGULATED QUALIFICATIONS
FRAMEWORK*
*Controlled by Ofqual
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CMI LEVEL 7 QUALIFICATIONS IN
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT &
LEADERSHIP
The qualifications have been developed for senior managers who have the responsibility to translate organisational strategy into effective performance.
They require the manager to focus on the requirements of implementing the organisation's strategy.
CMI LEVEL 7 QUALIFICATIONS IN
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT &
LEADERSHIP
Award Certificate DiplomaExtended Diploma
CMI LEVEL 7 AWARD IN
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT &
LEADERSHIP
The Level 7 Award in Strategic Management and Leadership (RQF) will build on the managerial skills and knowledge you already have.
Requires completion of one Unit (6 or more credits)
Complete one assignment
CMI LEVEL 7 CERTIFICATE IN
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT &
LEADERSHIP
Requires completion of two or more Units (13 or more credits)
Complete two or three assignments
Can provide access to Chartered Manager status-providing you have 5 or more years management experience
CMI LEVEL 7 DIPLOMA IN
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT &
LEADERSHIP
Requires completion of five or more Units (39 or more credits)
Complete five or more assignments
Can provide Member/Fellow status with CMI
Can provide fast track exemption route to Chartered Manager status
CMI LEVEL 7 EXTENDED
DIPLOMA IN STRATEGIC
MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIPRequires completion of eight or more Units (66 or
more credits)
Complete eight or more assignments
Can provide Member/Fellow status with CMI
Can provide fast track exemption route to Chartered Manager status
Can provide exemption from 1st year Masters level qualifications at University Business Schools
Guided learning in the classroom and by
private study achieving a minimum number of
guided learning hours and credits (See Pages
1, 2 and 10)
Time constraints for registration and
completion
Assessment of written assignments to
demonstrate knowledge and understanding
CMI LEVEL 7 QUALIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS
CMI LEVEL 7 QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIREMENTS
Each qualification requires a number of credits and written assignments of about 3,500 words provided by choosing one or more of the 13 qualifying units covered by BMC
Each of the courses taught at BMC carries a number of credits and taught hours
(See Pages 2 and 10 Student Handbook)
LEVEL 7 QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTSAssignment requirements:
A 3,500 word assignment for each chosen Unit in accordance with the CMI Assignment Briefing documents downloadable from the website (See Page 3)
Submission
Following submission of the assignment, you may be given feedback (Referral) on changes you should consider. You will have a maximum of two further attempts to resubmit and gain a pass
Award (Student Handbook, Page 3)
Registration must be within 4 weeks of starting a course
Registration must be made by downloading the Word document from www.bmc.ac.uk/cmi, and submitting it as an email attachment to [email protected]
You can review assignments on the above website to help you decide which units to complete
Submission of assignment no later than 4 weeks from last day of attendance
CMI LEVEL 7 REGISTRATIONS
Registration for Higher Levels (Certificate/Diploma/Extended Diploma)
A time table for submission of assignments must be agreed with BMC
You cannot submit an assignment without first having attended the appropriate BMC course
CMI LEVEL 7 REGISTRATIONS
CMI STUDYING MEMBERSHIP
Benefits
Free membership to CMI during the time taken
to complete the qualification
Access to all learning resources via
ManagementDirect
WHEN WILL MEMBERSHIPSTART?
1. BMC will register you
with CMI.
2. We will send you an
email confirming your
membership and giving
you access to
ManagementDirect and
other membership
benefits.
ADDITIONAL LEARNING GUIDES
AND INFORMATION
For CMI Level 7 support email:
Download documents at:
www.bmc.ac.uk/cmi
Password: cmi15
IF YOU DECIDE TO GO FOR IT….
GOOD LUCK!
LEARNING AT A TOUCH OF A BUTTON
ManagementDirect is CMI’s online portal of management and leadership resources
Variety of content types to suit all learning styles (inc. checklists, E-books, articles and videos
Content linked to both the qualification and learning outcomes of each unit.
Enables you to spend more time learning rather than searching for quality content
To Log in, visit https://mde.managers.org.uk/members/login.aspx, using your membership details.
MAKE JOB SEARCHING EASIER
CMI jobs board hosts a select
number of management roles.
Roles can be selected by
sector, type or location.
If you’re searching for your
next management position,
take a look at the jobs board
online:
http://www.cmijobs.com/
PROGRESSION ROUTES
CMI want their learners to be
able to progress to reach their
ultimate learning or career
goal, which is why:
Qualifications from level 2 – 8
are offered
Continued membership and
access to CMI benefits can aid
CPD.
Chartered Manager status can
be achieved via their qualified,
experiential or exemption
route.
THE HIGHEST ACCOLADE
Awarded only by CMI,
Chartered Manager status is
the highest accolade that can
be achieved in the
management profession.
CMgr status is recognised and
valued across all sectors.
Find your quickest route to
CMgr via the online diagnostic
tool:
www.managers.org.uk/getchar
tered
CMI MEMBERSHIP TEAM CONTACTSTel: 01536 207307
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.managers.org.uk/individuals
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bettermanagers
Twitter: @CMI_Managers
LinkedIn: Chartered Management Institute Network
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