Overview
The Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership is designed to develop and reward the business managers of today and the future. This vocational qualification emphasizes the critical evaluation and synthesis of a wide range of contemporary management tools, techniques, and models that are relevant to the 21st-century business environment.
Participants will engage with current management concepts that extend beyond traditional Anglo-American models, preparing them to effectively lead in diverse business contexts. The program includes mandatory units such as Managing Team Performance, Information Management, and Strategic Planning, alongside optional units that allow for specialization in areas like Finance for Managers and Strategic Marketing.

Qualifi is a leading UK-recognised Awarding Organisation regulated by Ofqual. It develops and awards consistent, credible, and internationally recognised academic and vocational qualifications. The institution specializes in career-focused programs across sectors like Leadership, Management, Hospitality, Health and Social Care, and Public Services, offering flexible learning pathways and university progression worldwide.
Accreditations: Ofqual Recognised Awarding Organisation, BIS International Quality Signatory
Entry requirements
- Level 6 Qualification
- First Degree
English requirements
An upper-intermediate (B2) English level is required for admission.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the Qualifi Level 7 Diploma will enhance their employability by understanding and applying strategic leadership principles in various business environments. They will be equipped to analyze problem-solving techniques and manage their own personal development, making them valuable assets in any organization. This programme qualifies you to progress directly into a UK MBA Top-Up.
Delivery Mode
Self-Paced Distance Learning
Achieve your qualification on your own schedule. This programme is 100% online, exam-free, and assignment-based. While you will study independently without live lessons, you are never alone. You will submit your assignments through our digital portal and receive personalized, ongoing support from a dedicated private tutor to guide you to graduation.
Key Features of your Learning Experience
Study at Your Own Pace: Complete your coursework as fast or as slow as your lifestyle permits.
Zero Exams: Your progress is evaluated entirely through practical assignments.
Seamless Digital Portal: Easily upload your completed coursework to our online platform for grading.
Dedicated Tutor Support: Receive one-on-one guidance and constructive feedback from a private tutor throughout the programme.
Units
Mandatory Units
- Manage Team Performance to Support Strategy
- Information Management and Strategic Decision Taking
- Leading a Strategic Management Project
- Strategic Direction
- Strategic Planning
- Development as a Strategic Manager
Optional Units
- Finance for Managers
- Strategic Marketing
- Organisational Change Strategies
- Human Resource Planning
Learning Outcomes
- Understand and apply the principles of strategic leadership in a business environment.
- Review and apply the principles of business management within industry.
- Understand and apply the principles of strategic management in a specific environment.
- Improve employability by exploring the relationship between management theories and practical application.
- Analyze problem-solving techniques specific to business and industry.
- Select, collate, review, and analyze information from a wide range of sources.
- Work independently and as part of a team.
- Manage personal development and growth.




