is a CMI-accredited Level 7 qualification built for working professionals who lead organisations?

No. The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Online – MBA Top-Up Route (120 Credits) is accredited by OTHM, not the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). While both are RQF Level 7 qualifications designed for senior professionals, they differ significantly in structure and progression. The OTHM diploma focuses on strategic direction, governance, and organisational capability, specifically structured to facilitate an MBA top-up at partner universities. CMI Level 7 qualifications often emphasise professional management competencies and may lead to CMI professional membership rather than a direct academic master’s degree pathway. Choose the OTHM route if your primary goal is an MBA top-up; choose CMI if professional chartered status is your priority.