are a college or a private training provider wishing to offer our qualifications, you will need to become an approved centre first?

No, this requirement applies to educational institutions seeking to deliver the qualification, not to individual learners. The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Online – MBA Top-Up Route (120 Credits) is a regulated qualification (Ofqual number 603/2181/7) that mandates strict centre approval for any organisation wishing to teach, assess, or award it. As a working manager or senior professional, you do not need to become an approved centre. Instead, you enrol through an existing OTHM-approved centre, which handles the regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and submission of your assignments. Your focus remains on strategic direction, organisational capability, and completing the 120 credits required for the MBA top-up route, while the provider manages the administrative and regulatory obligations associated with the qualification framework.