College of Leadership

Elevate your career with the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership, designed for senior professionals who are looking to develop their strategic thinking, leadership, and management skills.

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Our Modules

Strategic Management

Gain expertise in strategic financial decision-making, financial analysis, and risk management. Learn how to interpret financial data and apply it to enhance profitability, optimise resources, and ensure the long-term financial sustainability of
your organisation.

Human Resources

Learn to develop, manage, and lead HR strategies that are aligned with your organisation’s overall goals. This module focuses on talent acquisition, retention, and developing a positive organisational culture that enhances workforce productivity and business performance.

Strategic Leadership

Cultivate advanced leadership skills, including visionary thinking, effective communication, and ethical leadership.
This module helps you lead teams effectively, manage organisational change, and make impactful decisions that support business objectives.

Strategic Marketing

Gain expertise in strategic marketing, market analysis, and brand management. Learn how to develop effective marketing strategies, understand consumer behavior, and apply data-driven insights to enhance brand visibility, customer engagement, and long-term business growth.

Advanced Research Methods

Gain expertise in strategic financial decision-making, financial analysis, and risk management. Learn to interpret financial data and apply it effectively to boost profitability, optimize resource allocation, and ensure the long-term financial health and sustainability of your organisation.

Strategic Financial Management

Gain expertise in strategic financial decision-making, financial analysis, and risk management. Learn how to interpret financial data and apply it to enhance profitability, optimise resources, and ensure the long-term financial sustainability of
your organisation.

Why employers and learners choose this programme

Comprehensive Learning​

Gain skills across all key areas of strategic management, from leadership and marketing to finance and research.

Flexible Online Learning

Study at your own pace with optional face-to-face workshops in major UK cities.

Expert Guidance

Learn from tutors with real-world experience in strategic management and leadership.

Global Recognition

The Level 7 Diploma is a globally recognised qualification that can propel your career in senior management and leadership roles.

Career progression

Build towards Progression to MBA and specialist digital roles.

Two pathways One goal: measurable project value

Key Topics Covered

Learning Outcomes

Develop comprehensive strategic management skills

Master strategic HR management

Cultivate advanced strategic leadership

Gain financial management

Learn how to craft effective marketing strategies

Master business research techniques

Organisational Strategy & Competitive Advantage

HR Strategy & Organisational Culture

Leadership and Change Management

Financial Decision-Making & Risk Management

Market Research & Consumer Insights

Advanced Research Methods

Can I study this program online and at my own pace, without attending face-to-face workshops?

It is a global provider of awarding British qualifications. OTHM is an established and recognised awarding organisation (certification body) launched in 2003 as a not-for-profit organisation. Tens of thousands of learners have attained our qualifications and gained advance entry into UK Degree final year and Masters top-up programmes.

OTHM Is regulated and approved by Ofqual (the UK Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation)
OTHM is a recognised Awarding Body by Qualifications Wales.

OTHM graduates are accepted into corresponding degree and masters topup programmes with advanced standing.

An affordable pathway to a UK degree and masters (top-up) programme than the universities.

The curriculum has a combination of academic and professional elements.

Learners will gain the professional skills expected by global employers.

Option to become a professional member upon completion of certain level of our qualifications.

Increase potential for international career opportunities.

Yes, you can! While we offer free workshops to enhance your learning experience, attendance is not mandatory. These sessions are designed to complement your studies but are entirely
optional.

No, the certificate does not specify the method of delivery. It will solely acknowledge the
completion of the program, without reference to the mode of attendance.

Typically, dedicating about 4 hours per week to your studies is sufficient to pass this degree program.
After successfully passing each course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion for that module from Kent Business College. Upon completing all the courses within the diploma program, you will be awarded certificates from Kent Business College and another from OTHM, which is regulated by Ofqual. You will also receive transcripts and a degree certificate.

Yes, official textbooks are provided. These books are included in the course cost and will be sent to you free of charge. We highly recommend that learners thoroughly read these books to enhance their understanding and success in the course.

Yes, international students are welcome to attend events in these locations. We will issue a letter for you to present at these events, which is typically accepted by the home offices in the UK, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt. While this letter does not guarantee a tourist visa, it is generally accepted in most cases.

How the Funding Works

*Funding note: Apprenticeships in England are supported via the Apprenticeship Levy or co-funding for SMEs. Eligibility rules apply.

Headline Costs

Apprenticeship training fees (Project Control Professional Level 6)

£27,000

Exams fees and membership (optional; not funded by the Department for Education)

£7,000

Discretionary support: Kent Business College may cover the exams and membership costs. These items
are usually the employer’s responsibility; please confirm eligibility with us first.

Levy-paying employer

Training fee (£27,000) is paid from levy funds.

Exams + membership £7000
(usually employer-funded). Kent Business College may cover on a discretionary basis.

Your training investment today:

£0

Scenario A

Non-levy employer

Government funds 95% (£25,650) of
the training fee.

Exams + memberships £7000
(usually employer-funded). Kent Business College may cover on a discretionary basis.

Your co-investment:

£1350 (or £75 per month, £0 interest)

Scenario B

Learner under 20

The Department for Education funds 100% of the £27,000 training fees.

Exams + memberships £7000
(usually employer-funded). Kent Business College may cover on a discretionary basis.

Your training investment today:

£0

Scenario C

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