How to Get a CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management The suggested time frame is 12 months?

The CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership is a separate qualification from the OTHM Level 7. It is regulated by Ofqual but awarded by the Chartered Management Institute. To achieve it, you must complete six mandatory units, typically involving workplace-based assessments and reflective portfolios rather than traditional exams. The suggested 12-month timeframe allows working managers to balance study with professional duties. Entry usually requires a Level 6 qualification or significant senior management experience. Unlike the OTHM route, CMI does not offer a direct MBA top-up; it leads to CMI membership and Chartered Manager status. You cannot convert OTHM credits directly to CMI, though both sit at RQF Level 7. Choose CMI for professional chartered status; choose OTHM for academic progression to an MBA.