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The Becoming a Strategic Manager Career is designed to turn ambitious professionals into leaders who don’t just think about change—they make it happen. Too many managers talk about big ideas without delivering results. This programme flips the script by equipping you with the tools and know-how to create strategies that work in real-world business environments. With the Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership, this programme focuses on building your leadership skills and strategic thinking while ensuring you have the practical ability to implement these strategies effectively.

Qualification: Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (RQF)

The Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership programme enables you to work as a fully qualified Strategic Manager and operate in real world scenarios, whilst completing an OFQUAL accredited qualification that allows you to get your foot in the door and improve your professional status.

A Strategic Manager is the person responsible for bringing the new ideas and strategies to the table in an organisation. They focus on making the business more profitable by providing strategies that can be implemented by an Operations Manager. The Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership is aimed at managers who wish to build on their strategic management and leadership skills and to focus on the requirements of implementing their organisation’s strategy.

The below universities offer an MBA Advanced Entry (Top-Up) Route: Holders of an approved Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in a Management subject can apply directly, completing 60 credits (Research Methods [20 credits] + Dissertation [40]) to get the MBA.

Cardiff Metropolitan University.

University of Gloucestershire

The ten units that all learners must complete to gain this qualification are:

Unit 1 – Develop a strategic business plan
Unit 2 – Execute a strategic business plan
Unit 3 – Provide strategic leadership and direction
Unit 4 – Develop a business strategy
Unit 5 – Shape organisational culture and values
Unit 6 – Lead the development of a quality strategy
Unit 7 – Lead the development of a continuous improvement strategy
Unit 8 – Establish business risk management processes
Unit 9 – Manage product and/or service development
Unit 10 – Lead the development of a knowledge management strategy

Suitable applicants for this programme must meet the following requirements:

This programme is suitable for learners of 21 years of age and above.
Learners must be in a voluntary or paid role within the sector.
Learners must be able to demonstrate Maths and English at level 2
Learners must have access to a qualified observer. This is someone who holds this qualification or an equivalent or higher.

What’s the Return on Investment (ROI)?

Investing in this programme is an investment in your future. You’ll gain not only a recognised qualification but also the advanced skills that can propel your career to the next level. These help secure significant pay rises or promotions. Strategic Managers earn £45,000+ per year in many industries. This qualification opens doors to consultancy work, where rates can be from £1,000+ per day. In addition, the expertise you’ll develop makes you highly sought after in today’s business world. Strategic Managers are key drivers of profitability, and the skills you gain through this course will put you in line for salary increases, leadership roles, and new opportunities that can significantly boost your career and earning potential.

The average salary for a Strategic Manager in the UK typically ranges from £45,000 to £90,000 per year, depending on the industry, level of experience, and location.

Entry-level Strategic Managers: £45,000–£55,000
Mid-level Strategic Managers: £55,000–£70,000
Senior Strategic Managers: £70,000–£90,000+

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