is CPD course of Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership have 12 modules in which learners must achieve 120 credits?

No, the CPD course is not the Level 7 Diploma. The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Online – MBA Top-Up Route (120 Credits) is a distinct, OfQual-regulated qualification (603/2181/7) requiring 120 credits across six mandatory units, not twelve modules. CPD courses are typically unregulated, non-credit-bearing continuing professional development activities with no formal academic weight. While some providers may offer CPD certificates in strategic management, these do not equate to RQF Level 7 master’s level status. The Diploma’s structure involves rigorous written assessments demonstrating strategic direction, governance, and organisational capability. Confusing CPD with the regulated Diploma misrepresents the academic rigour, credit value, and MBA top-up eligibility. Always verify the OfQual qualification number to ensure you are enrolling in the regulated Level 7 Diploma, not an unaccredited CPD certificate.