How to Get a CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management You could progress onto an MBA or a Masters course depending on the Universities entry requirements?

The premise contains a critical distinction: the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Online – MBA Top-Up Route (120 Credits) is not a CMI qualification. It is an Ofqual-regulated award (603/2181/7) designed specifically for MBA top-up progression, not CMI accreditation. While both sit at RQF Level 7, they serve different purposes. The OTHM route focuses on strategic direction and organisational capability to meet university entry requirements for an MBA. CMI Level 7 focuses on professional management competencies. You cannot "get" a CMI diploma through this OTHM course. However, completing the OTHM Level 7 does allow progression to an MBA or Master’s degree, subject to university entry requirements, providing a distinct, cost-effective alternative to full postgraduate study for working managers.