Course Details

This ILM Diploma 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 Diploma is 40 credits is equivalent to a Post Graduate Certificate and one-third of a Masters in most UK university business schools.

The ILM Diploma course is assessed through assignments which will require learners to develop and implement a set of performance metrics which can be measured and reported on in their area of operation and develop a high-level business case for improvement which can be implemented / partially implemented. The topics chosen by learners will be based on strategic areas identified in their own work context. 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 Level 7 (UK) diploma course?

This course is aimed at existing senior managers or those new to senior management who wish to develop their Leadership capability and effectiveness. This programme will require the Learner to present a case for change/improvement in their organisation. Learners will also be required to develop and implement a set of performance metrics which can be measured and reported on in their area of operation. This programme is not aimed at being a substitute for a primary qualification in a specific field of study, it is aimed at those wishing to gain an accredited professional higher level qualification to underpin their practical management and leadership capabilities.

Entry Requirements / Prerequisites

As this is an ILM Level 7 (UK) Certificate qualification, there are a number of eligibility requirements for entry to this programme.

• • Academic Experience: Level 6 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications. This qualification can be in any field of study.
  • Work Experience: Where a Learner does not hold a minimum of a level 6 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 attend a number of online webinars and participate in online activities.
  • 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 ILM Diploma 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 answer No to any of the statements please contact the Student Support Team in the college, to discuss further.

1. I am in a management role.
2. I have a Level 6 Qualification 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 and 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 present the findings of my research project and obtain feedback.
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.