is comprehensive course is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and expertise necessary to excel in strategic management and leadership?

That phrasing is marketing copy, not a regulatory fact. The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Online – MBA Top-Up Route (120 Credits) is an Ofqual-regulated qualification (603/2181/7) designed to develop specific strategic capabilities, not generic "excellence." It focuses on tangible outcomes: strategic direction, stakeholder mapping, organisational capability, risk appetite, and governance. You will produce written assignments demonstrating these skills, not sit exams. The curriculum prepares you for the MBA top-up by ensuring you meet the academic rigour required for master’s-level study. It is not a soft-skills workshop; it is a rigorous academic programme for managers ready to engage with complex strategic issues. The value lies in the regulated status and the clear pathway to an MBA, not in vague promises of expertise.