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CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice in Saudi Arabia

Full CMI Level 7 Diploma pathway for senior professionals

200 total qualification hours & 20 credits

Fast-track to Chartered Manager application

Expert-led 100% live online Saturday classes

Strategic leadership, strategy, people & sustainability focus

Assignment briefs for both units included in program

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Overview

This training covers:

  • Exploring how the UAE’s business environment, regulatory frameworks, and market developments influence strategic leadership decisions
  • Evaluating how senior management translates organizational vision into strategic priorities while balancing stakeholder expectations
  • Applying PESTLE, Porter’s Five Forces, value-chain mapping, and industry comparisons to evaluate market conditions and competitive positioning
  • Analysing different strategy development methods, growth pathways, and scenario-based approaches to long-term planning
  • Formulating strategic plans using measurable objectives, performance indicators, success measures, and governance frameworks
  • Preparing structured, evidence-based assignments that address the assessment requirements for CMI Units 701 and 704

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Curriculum

1

Purpose, vision, mission, and governance

2

Organisational context and the external environment (STEEPLE, SWOT horizon scanning)

3

Organisational culture and its impact on strategic leadership (Cultural Web)

4

Strategic complexity and the impact of context on leadership choices

AI Integration

AI Integration

  • Use AI tools to scan and summarise external environment data for a given sector.
  • Analyse AI-generated scanning outputs critically against verified academic and professional sources.
Activities/Case Study

Activities/Case Study

governance failure and its strategic consequences.

1

Role and responsibilities of the strategic leader

2

Setting, communicating, and realising organisational goals

3

Stakeholder expectations and power interest mapping

4

Ethical leadership and governance responsibilities

AI Integration

AI Integration

  • Use AI to draft a first-pass stakeholder map, then test it against your own organisational evidence.
  • Evaluate AI-suggested leadership frameworks against peer-reviewed theory.
Activities/Case Study

Activities/Case Study

a new CEO resets culture after a merger.

1

Leadership theories and behaviours: ethical, authentic, and transformational

2

Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership

3

Skills for strategic delivery: influence, communication, and decision-making

4

Systems thinking and decision-making models

AI Integration

AI Integration

  • Use AI to surface themes in leadership feedback, then verify them against your own evidence.
  • Support reflective drafting by using AI to identify gaps in argument structure.
1

Applying strategic leadership principles to complex organisational challenges

2

Critical reflection on leadership practice

3

Planned, emergent, and incremental approaches in leadership decisions

4

Unit 701 assignment brief (30 minutes, within GLH): criteria, command verbs, and evidence

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Our Expert Instructors

We, at Learners Point, take immense pride in our teaching methods and instructors. Our instructors are some of the best experts from their fields and employ a practical approach to learning. Many of them are globally recognised and have a diverse set of experience in their field of expertise. You are always sure to have the best in the industry as your teachers who are ready to guide you at every step and make the experience informative yet enjoyable.  Apart from the focus on learning your chosen course, our instructors also encourage students to develop communication skills and interpersonal skills necessary to excel in the practical world.

Our cutting edge teaching methods make every program an immersive and productive experience for the learners. Our learning methods are research-driven and are continuously updated to stay relevant to present times as well as the future. You will enjoy practical applications of everything learned through theory and regular mock examinations to help monitor your progress. Our courses are led by an instructor in a classroom setup and we do offer online high-quality sessions as well for individuals. We also monitor the training sessions with a progress tracker to maintain high standards of instruction and ethics.

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Learning Outcomes

By the end of this training, learners will be able to:

  • 1

    Assess the impact of UAE business environments, organizational values, and governance practices on strategic leadership

  • 2

    Examine how senior leaders establish strategic direction, convey organizational priorities, and manage stakeholder relationships

  • 3

    Select and defend appropriate leadership styles and decision-making methods to resolve complex challenges at an executive level

  • 4

    Apply PESTLE, Porter’s Five Forces, and scenario analysis to assess market dynamics and identify strategic risks and opportunities

  • 5

    Formulate actionable business strategies with defined goals, implementation roadmaps, critical success factors, and measurable KPIs

  • 6

    Prepare well-supported assignments for CMI Units 701 and 704 that demonstrate compliance with the relevant assessment standards

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    Frequently asked questions

    The CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice is an advanced professional qualification for experienced managers and senior leaders in Saudi Arabia. It develops strategic thinking, leadership, decision-making, and organizational strategy skills through two core units: Strategic Leadership and Developing Organizational Strategy. It prepares professionals to address complex business challenges and organizational goals.

    Senior managers can pursue a CMI Level 7 qualification to strengthen strategic decision-making, leadership capabilities, and organizational planning skills. The program develops the ability to evaluate complex business challenges, align organizational goals with stakeholder expectations, and formulate evidence-based strategies. It also enhances professional expertise in leading teams, managing organizational change, and improving long-term business performance.

    Yes, you can use your CMI Level 7 Certificate when applying for jobs internationally. Awarded by the UK’s Chartered Management Institute (CMI), the qualification demonstrates strategic leadership and management capabilities valued across industries. However, recognition varies by employer and country, so check specific requirements before applying.

    The CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice includes 66 guided learning hours (GLH) delivered across 10 training sessions. It also includes a 30-minute orientation covering CMI policies and assessment requirements. The total qualification time is 200 hours, including independent study and assignment preparation.

    The CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice in Saudi Arabia covers two units: Unit 701: Strategic Leadership and Unit 704: Developing Organizational Strategy. These units develop advanced leadership, strategic decision-making, and organizational strategy development skills through practical exercises and assignment-based learning.

    The CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice covers the following key topics:

    • Strategic Leadership: organizational context, culture, governance, and leadership responsibilities.
    • Strategic Goal Setting: Communicating organizational objectives and managing stakeholder expectations.
    • Leadership Behaviours and Skills: Ethical leadership, influence, communication and strategic decision-making.
    • Drivers of organizational Strategy: PESTLE, Porter's Five Forces, value-chain analysis, and competitive benchmarking.
    • Strategy Development: Strategic approaches, growth options, scenario planning, and strategic risk assessment.
    • Strategy Implementation and Monitoring: Business objectives, critical success factors, KPIs, and governance frameworks.
    • Assignment Preparation: Understanding CMI assessment criteria and developing evidence-based assignments for Units 701 and 704.

    These topics combine strategic leadership theory with practical exercises to help learners apply their knowledge to organizational challenges.

    Yes, AI can help senior leaders identify business risks and opportunities by analysing market trends, external factors, and competitive data. Through this course, you can explore AI-assisted strategic research and environmental scanning, critically evaluating AI-generated insights to inform strategic decisions and organizational strategy development.

    The CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice is assessed through written assignments for Unit 701: Strategic Leadership and Unit 704: Developing organizational Strategy. Attendees must demonstrate critical analysis, apply strategic frameworks to organizational challenges, and present evidence-based arguments that meet CMI Level 7 assessment criteria.

    You can apply the skills gained from the program to your current role by:

    • Evaluating organizational challenges to make informed strategic decisions
    • Aligning business objectives with stakeholder expectations
    • Applying strategic frameworks to assess risks and market opportunities
    • Developing actionable strategies with clear goals and KPIs
    • Monitoring strategic performance and identifying areas for improvement
    • Using AI-assisted research to strengthen strategic analysis

    These skills help you translate strategic priorities into practical actions and measurable organizational outcomes.

    The CMI Level 7 Certificate develops strategic leadership, organizational planning, governance, and decision-making skills. Professionals can apply these capabilities to assess business challenges, align organizational objectives, and plan measurable improvements. These skills are relevant to transformation initiatives associated with Saudi Vision 2030. The qualification does not guarantee involvement in Vision 2030 projects or formal endorsement under the national program itself.

    Yes. Learners Point has announced that it is an official CMI Approved Centre, in partnership with the Chartered Management Institute (UK). This enables professionals in Saudi Arabia to access internationally recognised CMI management and leadership qualifications.

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