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The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Online – MBA Top-Up Route (120 Credits) is accredited by the OTHM Group, a UK-based awarding body. Crucially, this qualification is regulated by Ofqual and sits at Level 7 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which is equivalent to master’s degree level in the UK. The specific qualification number is 603/2181/7. This regulation ensures that the standard of assessment and the learning outcomes meet rigorous national benchmarks for postgraduate study. For working managers, this RQF Level 7 status is the key differentiator from unregulated certificates, providing verifiable proof of strategic capability and organisational leadership skills. It is designed to facilitate progression to an MBA top-up at partner universities, bridging the gap between professional experience and formal academic recognition without requiring full-time university attendance.