The CMI Level 8 Award in Strategic Direction and Management offers concise learning to strengthen your current skills and build on your understanding of roles and responsibilities of strategic management. Regarded in academia terms as equivalent to Doctorate/PhD in Management and accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), this nationally recognised qualification with transferable credits within a similar discipline is the perfect step to begin applying the tools, models and theories directly to real-life work-based problems and track the benefits and your career advancements.
CMI Level 8 Award in Strategic Direction and Leadership
Focus on translating organisational strategy into effective performance with this CMI Level 8 online distance learning course
The course includes study materials, personal tutor support, assessments and affiliate membership of CMI until course completion.
Directors and Senior Managers
Looking to take your team and organisation to the next level?
This course will develop your knowledge and build your advanced skills to inspire your team, develop and implement ethical and performance-driven strategies, lead by example with clear direction for transformational strategic change for your team and organisation.
Looking for a next step in your career?
Demonstrate to current and prospective employers your capabilities, ambition and commitment to professional development.
Achieve the highest level of strategic learning, significantly improving your career prospects and earning power.

- 19+ years old
- Level 7 qualification or equivalent and/or Senior Management position of 3 years minimum
This Award level requires successful completion of 1 unit of your choice
You are expected to complete this course within 8 to 10 weeks
Total cost for this Award including the certificate is £404.00
This includes a one-off CMI Registration Fee £156 + Single Unit £248
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Level 8 Award in Strategic Direction and Leadership
The Award consists of 1 Unit and has a transferable credit value of a minimum of 10 credits.
Please add one-off CMI Registration fee:
- CMI Level 8 Award in Strategic Direction and Leadership Registration fee
£156.00Add to cart
Choose 1 Unit from the following:
- Personal Development as a Strategic Leader (credit value 10)
£248.00£198.40Add to cart - Collective Strategy Development (credit value 10)
£248.00£198.40Add to cart - Inter-organisational Strategic Planning (credit value 10)
£248.00£198.40Add to cart - Inter-organisational Strategic Direction (credit value 10)
£248.00£198.40Add to cart - Strategic Communication (credit value 10)
£248.00£198.40Add to cart - Strategic Culture (credit value 10)
£248.00£198.40Add to cart
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Units: 2 Time: 16-20 weeks
Cost: £248 per unit + one-off CMI Registration Fee £240
10% off if you buy a full course – £446.40*
*does not include CMI Registration Fee, this course is available to purchase in full or with a subscription to spread the cost on a monthly basis
Units: 7 Time: 48-60 weeks
Cost: £248 per unit + one-off CMI Registration Fee £318
10% off if you buy a full course – £1562.40*
*does not include CMI Registration Fee, this course is available to purchase in full or with a subscription to spread the cost on a monthly basis