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Why choose Distance Learning College? Contents Page

Here at Distance Learning College we combine the best areas of classroom based learning including: face to face meetings with your tutor, online learning, one day training sessions and of course distance learning, meaning you get the best from all platforms. We work closely with our students to ensure they enrol on the best course for them.

Number 1 UK award winning provider for distance learning qualifications

UK leading experts covering all qualification needs at all levels (1-7)

17 years of experience delivering to over 54,000 students

Solid reliable business with vast experience and expertise

Outstanding results for our students with a 98.6% pass rate

Dedicated team of industry expert tutors

Chosen partner for world class companies

Students in over 107 countries

Why choose Distance Learning College?The number 1 UK Award Winning provider for Distance Learning qualifications

Our client baseFind out how DLC work with their clients

Why you need to speak to a Course Specialist?Our Course Specialists are the key to your success

Our dedicated support teamHow we will support you throughout your course

Our industry expert tutorsHow our expert tutors can help you

CMI MembershipWhats included in a CMI membership

Assessment methodAll you need to know about your CMI exams

CMI Level 2

CMI Level 3

CMI Level 5

CMI Level 7

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“The support with DLC has been faultless, I receive regular support and advice from both my mentor and tutor. CMI courses are a fantastic opportunity to keep learning and develop your skillset.” Simon Down, Senior Manager


Don’t just take our word for it, look at our client base!

Aviation / Aerospace

2 Excel AviationATG Airports LtdBSP Aviation LimitedCAV Aerospace LimitedCobham Aviation ServicesGatwick AirportGE AviationGKN AerospaceGulfstream Aerospace LtdHoneywell Aerospace YeovilUTC Aerospace SystemsVector Aerospace International Limited

Councils and local autorities

Blackburn Borough CouncilCamden CouncilChristchurch & Dorset CouncilCounty Durham Community FoundationEast Sussex County CouncilFalkland Islands GovernmentGateshead CouncilGloucestershire CouncilHarlow CouncilIslington CouncilKent County CouncilLambeth CouncilLincolnshire County CouncilNorth Dorset County CouncilNorth Lincolnshire CouncilNorwich City CouncilNottingham City CouncilOrkney Islands CouncilOxfordshire County CouncilRutland County CouncilSandwell Metropolitan CouncilShropshire Council South Gloucestershire CouncilStockton on Tees Borough CouncilStoke City CouncilSurrey County CouncilSwindon Borough CouncilWiltshire County CouncilWoking Borough CouncilWycombe District Council

Education and Training

Blackpool & The Fylde CollegeBromsgrove SchoolBrownhill Learning CommunityCambridge English Language AssessmentInternational Education CentreDoncaster CollegeForemost SchoolHarrow CollegeHighbury CollegeKisimul SchoolKnowledge Pool GroupLearn DirectMercia Business SchoolMiddlesbrough CollegePennant Training Systems LtdSouth Essex CollegeSt. Brendans Sixth FormStockton Riverside College

Swindon CollegeThales Training & ConsultancyThe Girls’ Day School TrustWest Lothian College

Emergency Services

Cambridgeshire ConstabularyCumbria ConstabularyEast Sussex Fire & Rescue ServiceLancashire ConstabularyNorfolk Fire & Rescue ServiceNorth East Ambulance ServiceFoundation TrustNorth Yorkshire PoliceStaffordshire fire and rescueSurrey Police Stonebridge DepotThames Valley PoliceTyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Energy and Utilities

Cavendish Nuclear LimitedCivil Nuclear ConstabularyDart Energy Europe LtdEDFForum Energy TechnologiesIndustrial Power UnitsNorthumbrian WaterSiemens Energy Service (UK&I)South West Water

Financial and related Industries

Caversham Finance LtdCrystal Clear Accountancy ServicesLiaison Financial ServicesLowell FinancialPentair UK and IrelandRoyal London Mutual Insurance SocietySmart Systems LimitedSovereign WealthVolkswagen Financial Services

Government

British EmbassyBritish High CommissionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsHer Magesty’s GovermentInstitute for GovernementLincolnshire GovernmentMET officeMinistry Of DefenceMinistry of JusticeNottinghamshire ProbationSkills Funding Agency

Housing

Asra Housing GroupBrentwood Housing TrustCobalt HousingEast Durham Homes

Gentoo GroupHomes for NorthumberlandHornsey Housing Trust LimitedHousing & Care 21Hyde Housing AssociationMerlin Housing SocietyMild Professional Homes Radius House Systems LTDSanctuary HousingThe Wrekin Housing TrustWeaver Vale Housing TrustWeston Homes PLC

Logistics & Transportation

ACP Freight ServicesAction Mailing Services LtdAssociated British PortsAxiom Rail (Stoke) LtdCML Fulfilment & LogisticsCourier Facilities LimitedDAL GroupDavis Turner Air CargoDerby Express CouriersDHLEcongroupFresh Freight LtdFullersGAC Shipping Uk LtdGAP GroupGlobal Aerospace LogisticsHargreaves LandsownHertzHoyer Petrolog UK LimitedJenkins ShippingKerry Logistics Uk LtdKSC Worldwide LtdKuehne & NagelMail Boxes UKMassy Distribution LimitedNippon Gohsei LimitedNixon HireNorbert Dentress Angle Pal International LimitedPall-Ex GroupPentagon Freight ServicesPost OfficeRigid ContainersRoyal MailRPC Containers LTDTimken Rail ServicesVantec EuropeWincantonWoodland Logistics

Manufacturing &Production

2 Sisters Food GroupAesica Pharmaceuticals LtdAkzo NobelAllied GlassAPEX Cables LTDBAE Systems Marine LTDBall Aerocan UK LTDBASFBeko PlcBEL ValvesConoco PhillipsCumminsDanish Crown UK LimitedDunlop Aircraft Tyres

Ericsson LtdFishermans FriendFujitsu Technology SolutionsGetrag Ford TransmissionsGlaxo Smith Kline NEGreggs PlcGW PharmaceuticalsH J Heinz Co LtdHallmark Cards PlcHaven Products LimitedHeinekenImperial TobaccoInternational PaintJohnson MattheyKingfisher PackagingLB BentleyLinpac AllibertMaplin ElectronicsMars Chocolate Drinks and TreatsNestle UK LtdNissan Motor UKNokia UK LtdPark Cake BakeriesPaul Smith LtdRingtons LimitedRS Components LtdSAAB GroupSeaward ElectronicShell InternationalSiemens PLCSmurfit KappaSony DADC UK LimitedTanfield Group LtdThermal TransferThorn Lighting Limited Tom TomTriumph Motorcycles LimitedTwiningsTyco InternationalVax Appliances LimitedVictors DrinksWaitrose

Military

British ArmyRoyal Air ForceRoyal Navy

NHS

Birmingham Childrens HospitalCostal West Foundation TrustDevonshire Healthcare ServicesDorset County HospitalFreeman HospitalHeart of England NHSKing Edward VII MemorialKings College Hospital NHSLuton and Dunstable University HospitalManchester Royal InfirmaryNewcastle Upon Tyne HospitalsEast MidlandsEast Sussex Downs & Weald Fife - Medical Microbiology Greater Glasgow & ClydeLeicestershire County

Shetland Health BoardSt Georges HospitalThe Royal Bournemouth and ChristchurchRiverside HealthcareRoyal Cornwall HospitalRoyal Hospital ChelseaRoyal Lancaster InfirmaryRoyal Shrewsbury HospitalWhittington Hospital NHS Trust

Others

Tottenham HotspurUnicefUnited NationsDurham CathedralMclaren Racing TeamWest Bromwich Albion FCSouthampton FCWilliams Racing TeamHeathrowSky Network ServicesBritish Red CrossSalvation ArmyRainbow Trust Childrens Charity

Retail - home products

ALDIAmazonArgosASDA West YorkshireBensons For BedsCO OPCoca Cola EnterprisesCreative Tops LtdCrew ClothingDirect Line GroupFat FaceHays Travel LtdMorrisons PlcSpecSaversTangle TeezerThe Great British Card CompanyTiffany & Co UK LimitedVAX LtdWaterstonesWorldwide BooksYankee CandleZara UK Ltd

Universities

Durham UniversityLeeds UniversityNewman UniversityTeeside UniversityThe University of EdinburghUniversity College LondonUniversity of AberdeenUniversity of BirminghamUniversity of BrightonUniversity of ChesterUniversity of ExeterUniversity of LeicesterUniversity of ReadingUniversity of Sunderland

Please note this is only a selection of our excellent client base

Amazon is one of the world’s leading online stores, a number of their employees are studying CIPS, CILT, IoSCM and CMI courses at levels 3,4 and 5.

Direct Line Group is the UK’s largest retail general insurer, their employees are studying both IoSCM and ILM courses at levels 3 and 4.

Greggs is the largest bakery chain in the UK, with employees studying purchasing qualifications at level 4.

Nestle is the world’s leading nutrition, health and wellbeing company, their employees are studying CIPS courses at level 4.

Cheshire West and Chester Council have several employees studying a management course at level 7.

Fisherman’s Friend have been produced by the same family for over 150 years, they have employees studying the CMI course at level 7.

The McLaren Racing Team are a key player in Formula 1, they have employees studying management courses at level 5 and 7.

Tiffany and Co. has been the world’s premier jeweller and America’s house of design since 1837. In the UK their employees have studied Logistics and Transport courses at level 5.

Heineken was formed in Amsterdam in 1864, now a well known brand their employees study logistics and transport courses at level 5.

The Salvation Army was formed in 1865 and today has over 1 million members, their employees are studying CMI courses at level 7.


Our Course Specialists are the key to your success...

Here at Distance Learning College we have a highly trained team of Course Specialists who are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. We are the only training provider who recommend the perfect course and level for you based upon your experience, knowledge and ambitions. We do this because we understand that there is a reason why 76% of people are studying the wrong course, or the wrong level. This is due to those people not following the most important step when looking for training… Speaking to an expert!

This quick conversation takes around 10 minutes and is valuable to your progression. Our Course Specialists will:

Why is it vital you speak to your Course Specialist?

This step is vital to your progression.

If you would like to talk today call 0800 0126 770 or email [email protected] with the most suitable time for your Course Specialistto call you.

Make sure you start at the right place

Learn how to achieve your goals

Gain advice from industry experts

Don’t waste money studying the wrong course or level

Save hours of time and fast track to success

“My Course Specialist was very helpful when helping me choose the right course,she filled me with confidence that I was going to study the right course for me and I was very happy with the vast support offered throughout.” - Pete Sawyers, Operations Manager

Vital you start at the right place

Better career

Progression

Job satisfaction

Develop your expertise

Achieve status

Benefit your business

Reach your full potential

Key to your success

Discuss the perfect route for you

Recommend the perfect qualification for you

Design a support package and delivery package tailored to you


Here at Distance Learning College we have an unbeatable dedicated support package which we can tailor to your needs. Although we offer distance learning courses our team of experts are here to support our students through every step of their course with us. Our dedicated team of tutors and support team will work with you to choose the best learning styles for you. They will create a tailored support package to meet your individual needs.

It is vital for your success in your course to access this support, turning the support up or down in relation to your needs.

First Class Tutor Support

Our industry expert tutors are not only highly trained and qualified professionals, but are there to guide you throughout your studies to ensure that you receive the best learning experience possible. Our tutors also have a wealth of knowledge supplying multi-national companies.

Dedicated support team

Our first class tutor support package plays a major part in the success of our students and with a 98.6% pass rate; you can see it really works!

After Hour Support

We are dedicated to helping you succeed in your studies and have created an out of hours service for those students who aren’t available during regular working hours.

Every Tuesday and Wednesday you can pre-book tutor calls to discuss any queries you may have. This service is available until 8pm.

This service is great for asking questions about any areas of your course you feel you need more help with.

Call, FaceTime or Skype

We have made it even easier to contact your tutor using the latest technology via Skype, FaceTime and Whatsapp.

For more detailed information about our unbeatable support package please contact one of our Course Specialists. Course Materials

All course materials are included in the price of your course. You will receive course materials at regular intervals throughout your course and if needed you can access materials online. Your materials include: study guide, course guide, course books and online study elements.

*Please note International students may receive all materials at once due to the high cost of shipping.

Enrolments

Theres no need for our students to deal with the enrolment process themselves, our excellent admin support team will do all of the hard work for you, allowing you to focus on your studies.

Induction

For efficiency and your convenience, the majority of your induction will be completed online, which allows you to become more acquainted with our e-learning platform.

After you enrol on a course with Distance Learning College one of our support team will be in touch with your log in details, meaning you can get started on your course shortly after enrolling.

Business funded supportWe have a dedicated support team for business funded students, so as well as all of the support they receive throughout their course we also offer benefits to your business.

For our business funded students we understand that the business needs are a priority, which is why we offer an exclusive service including:

support for both student and business

a dedicated business team

assessment of your organisational needs and requirements

ability to put studies on hold to meet business requirements

continuous support to ensure your business is achieving its learning objective

Networking with other businesses

We provide you access to thousands of students across the globe, many of them working within the same industry as yourself.

This is a great opportunity for you to gain first hand experience from other students who are working within a similar environment to yourself - a great benefit to your business.

“The Distance Learning College is great for students who are working and want a flexible way to study and improve their experience.” - Jeremy Andrews, Supervisor


Industry expert tutors

Ian is an experienced tutor with nearly 30 years experience in business and accountancy. He worked for a top 20 national firm of accountants for 20 years, where he was responsible for the preparation of accounts, management of payroll services and audit work as well as setting up computerised accounting systems for clients. He has also worked for a number of training providers where he was responsible for writing, developing and delivering business and accountancy courses, achieving high quality results.

Key Achievements in Ian’s Career

• Achieving Fellow Member status of the Association of Accounting Technicians• Successfully project managed the set up and delivery of an AAT programme • Achieving 100% pass rate in the AAT Level 2 and 3 qualification

Career History

Haines Watts Chartered Accountants - Assistant AccountantNorth East Chamber of Commerce - Accountancy TutorAccess Training - Accountancy Tutor

A range of companies Ian has worked for

Ian Wild Head of Accounting

Neil is experienced in the development of bespoke qualifications to meet the requirements of both business and educational establishments. Neil also has 30 years’ experience in various managerial positions within a multi-national top 500 company. He is also experienced in both industry and educational theoretical practices and has practical experience of all aspects of personnel issues.

Key Achievements in Neil’s Career

• Creation and pilot head of pack by light system • Creation and implementation of CRM systems • Project management SAP logistics systems and implementation for a national program • Creation of several distribution networks

Career History

AVC Weeeco - General ManagerMenzies Distribution - General ManagerMenzies Distribution - Operation ManagerMenzies Distribution - Sales ManagerMenzies Distribution - Distribution Manager

A range of companies Neil has worked for

Sean Pybus Head of HR and Management

Sean is a multi-skilled professional with extensive experience within the HR and Management field. Sean is an Associate Member of The Chartered Institute of Personal and Development and is currently studying towards his Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Management. Sean also spent seven years in the British Army as a Human Resource Generalist and served in countries all over the world.

Key Achievements in Sean’s Career

• Managing a busy HR department in a large multi-national organisation • Working as part of a project team introducing ISO 27001 and ISO 14001 accreditation into the organisation

Career History

British Army - HR GeneralistPentair Thermal Management - HR Co-ordinatorUK Independent Medical Services - HR Advisor

A range of companies Sean has worked for

Phil Henderson Head of Supply Chain, Export and Manufacturing

Phil is a highly respected international manufacturing manager, he has worked for luxury car manufacturers as well as operating as a logistics manager in the British armed forces. Phil has a proven track record of excelling to an organisational hierarchy from a grass roots level while gaining knowledge and training at each stage. Companies that Phil has worked with include Audi, Bentley and Jaguar.

Key Achievements in Phil’s Career

• Served in the British Army • Worked on the implementation and project management of Bentley Continental and Audi Q7

Career History

British Army - Warehouse SupervisorBritish Army – Logistics ManagerGestamp - International Manufacturing Manager

A range of companies Phil has worked for

Neil Roll Head of Logistics


What you receive with a CMI membership

Here at DLC our CMI courses are supported by a team of award winning experts. With years of experience within the sector at every level, from a junior manager, middle manager and strategic manager; we have every area covered.

When you enrol on any CMI course with Distance Learning College you will become a member with the Chartered Management Institute for the following year.

On top of these membership benefits you will also have full access to all of the Distance Learning College unbeatable support package, any questions or queries you have will all go through your dedicated support team here at DLC.

Throughout the year of your studying membership at CMI you will receive:

Remember all throughout your studies you have full access to all of the support here at DLC. We have a team of experts here to help you every step of the way with any question or queries you have regarding your course, big or small.

Assessment methods

Increase your professional reputation

No nonsense support that will help make you better

Access to our Management Direct service, an online knowledge base

Access to a checklist to help you create a business plan

Access to management secrets

Access to redundancy support and advice

Access to resource articles

Access to the largest management library in the UK

Global student network

Access to valuable business contacts

Invitation to networking events

Access to the latest HR legislation

Monthly Professional Manager magazines

Share skills and experience with managers and leader

A free legal advice helpline service

Completing an assessment during your CMI course can be a crucial time for you and we can guarantee to support you every step of the way.

Our industry experts can provide you with advice and guidance to ensure you are fully prepared.

This tool can also be a great way for highlighting certain areas or topics you feel you need to focus on.

You know what they say; practice makes perfect!

Exam Support here at DLC

After submitting work you will receive feedback from an expert in your chosen field to help you on your journey.

Work Submission

Past assignments will be provided at your convenience as a self development test.

Mock Assignment

CMI courses are assessed via assignments, one per unit. These are sent direct to us here at Distance Learning College where our expert team of tutors will mark your work submissions.

CMI AssignmentsThroughout your studies you are provided with all the textbooks and course materials you need. As well as having access to our online learning platform.

Course Materials

“The course materials are excellent and also provide other links to encourage further reading to help with the topics you are covering.” George Anderson, Manager


CMI Level 2 - Team Leading

This is a full UK regulated qualification highly valued within the UK and around the world

A highly regarded qualification Level 2 is equivalent to to GCSE A*-C

The same certification as you would get from a UK College or university

The CMI Level 2 in Team Leading qualification is designed for students looking to establish a career within the management industry.

The course is tailored to suit the individual and the units cover a basis of management to help you learn all the skills you will need to move forward into management.

Benefits for you

Designed by industry for industry

Highly sought after by employers

Design and create your own course structure and timescales

Develop your professional capability, recognising your previous achievements and experience

Benefits for a business

Develop talented individuals

Driving to success via KPIs by each section of study

Performance Improvement section in every unit

Educating the student to the performance measures required for relevant job titles

Group A

To make sure you are taking the right course to meet your goals please speak to one of our Course Specialists. They will make sure you are going to see major benefits from starting at the right point. You will probably be surprised at the starting point they recommend. Many people start at the wrong point please take their guidance on board.

Personal Development as a Team Leader

• Understand the work objectives and the skills and knowledge required to meet those objectives.

• Implement and review the development plan to meet work objectives.• Understand the team leader’s responsibility for welfare in the work area.• Understand the team leader’s responsibility in relation to discrimination,

harassment and diversity.

Team Communication

• Understand the role of communication in leading a team.• Know how to organise team briefings.• Know how to lead team briefings.

Controlling Resources

• Identify and request resources needed by a team to achieve work objectives.

• Manage the resource use to achieve work objectives.• Identify and reduce resource wastage.

Building Working relations

• Communicate and maintain working relationships with the manager.• Communicate and maintain working relationships with the team.• Develop work relationships outside the team.

Team Development

• Plan and implement induction for a new team member.• Identify and plan the training needs of team members.• Train a team member to carry out a task.

Providing Customer service

• Identify the team’s customers and the level of service required.• Identify and resolve customer service issues.• Communicating with customers to resolve customer service issues.

Who should take this course?

• Anyone within an operator role• Anyone with a level 1 qualification or higher• Anyone with relevant experience

How to pass

For the Diploma complete all units in Group A and one unit from Group B

Award and Certificate qualifications are also available, please contact our Course Specialists for more information.

All units are assessed by assignmentAssessment

Group B

Team Performance

• Team objective(s) and plan for achievement.• Monitor and review the progress and standard of the team’s work.• Feedback to individuals or the team on work performance.

Being a Team Leader

• Understand the organisational requirements for the team leader.• Understand leadership styles.• Understand how the team leader builds a shared sense of purpose with

a team.


CMI Level 3 - First Line Management


A highly regarded qualification Level 3 is equivalent to AS and A Level


The CMI Level 3 in First Line Management qualification is designed for students looking to establish a career within first line management.

The course is tailored to suit the individual and the range of units cover areas of management to help you develop your existing skills to help move you forward and progress your role within management.

Benefits for you










Group A


Personal Development as a First Line Manager

• How to develop and use a personal development plan.• Know how to plan and manage work.• How to develop and maintain effective working relationships to achieve

objectives.• Safeguard the welfare of the team in the working environment.

Resources Planning

• Understand how to plan resource needs with the team.• Understand the need for change to resource requirements.• Monitor, record and control resources within the work area.

Meeting Stakeholder Needs

• Identify stakeholders and plan to meet their needs.• Understand the process required to continually improve meeting

stakeholder needs.• Prepare a case to support a change in meeting stakeholder needs.

Managing and Communicating Information

• Know how to gather and select data.• Understand how to interpret data and information related to a work

activity.• Know how to communicate the results of the information analysis.

Developing individuals and teams

• Factors involved in leading a team to achieve agreed objectives.• Understand the current competencies of individuals and teams.• Know how to develop the competencies of individuals and teams.


• Anyone within a supervisor role• Anyone with a level 2 qualification or higher• Anyone with relevant experience

How to pass

For the Diploma complete all units in Group A and two units from Group B

Award and Certificate qualifications are also available, please contact our Course Specialists for more information.

All units are assessed by assignment, one assignment per unitAssessment

Group B

Recuitment and Selection Process

• The purpose of a recruitment and selection process.• The process for recruitment.• The process for selection.

Maintaining Quality Standards

• The concept of quality.• The impact of quality on team operations.• How to measure an aspect of quality for a team activity.

Improving Team Performance

• Identify issues which affect performance.• Know how to select and apply the best course of action to address a

performance issue.• Take action to achieve the performance issue of an individual.

Management Communication

• The importance and principles of management communication.• Methods of communication to achieve the management objectives.• Understand how to review the effectiveness of communication in the

achievement of the management objectives.

Being a Leader

• Organisational requirements for the leader.• Understand leadership styles.• Understand how the leader builds a shared sense of purpose with a team.

“Throughout my course DLC have been fantastic, all the staff are extremely helpful and encouraging. I have nearly completed my course and am excited to move onto another course with DLC.” Ellie Anderson, Team Leader

Introduction to First Line Management

• The role of the first line manager and construct a personal development plan

• Understand stakeholders, their needs and planning to meet those needs • Understand the need to establish and develop working relationships and

manage team performance

Corporate Social Responsibility

• Application of Corporate Social Responsibility in an organisation • Organisational responsibilities for Corporate Social Responsibility • The relevance of Corporate Social Responsibility to departmental

performance


CMI Level 5 - Management and Leadership


A highly regarded qualification Level 5 is equivalent to a HND qualification


The CMI Level 5 in Management and Leadership qualification is designed for students looking to progress their career into a more senior management role.

The course is tailored to suit the individual and the range of units cover areas of management to help you develop your existing skills to help move you forward and progress your role within senior management.

Benefits for you












• Anyone within a management role• Anyone with a level 3 or 4 qualification or higher• Anyone with relevant experience

How to pass

For the Extended Diploma complete all units from group A, one from Group B and three from Group C.

Award, Certificate and Diploma qualifications are also available, please contact our Course Specialists for more information.


Group A

Personal Development as a Manager and Leader

• Assess and plan for personal professional development.• Plan for the resources required for personal professional development.• Implement and evaluate the personal development plan.• Support and promote staff welfare.

Information Based Decision Making

• How to identify and select sources of data and information.• Analyse and present information to support decision making.• Communicate the results of information analysis and decisions.

Practices of Resource Management

• Identify and plan resources needed to meet objectives.• Select and use the resource supply chain to meet planned objectives.• Monitor and evaluate internal and external resource use to meet plans.

Meeting Stakeholder and Quality Needs

• Identify stakeholders and their requirements.• Apply and improve quality standards.• How to promote continuous improvement and change.

Conducting a Management Project

• Identify and justify a management project.• How to conduct research using sources and analyse data and options.• How to make conclusions and recommendations that achieve the project

aim.• How to show and review the results of the project.

“My course materials arrived swiftly, meaning I could get started straight away. So far DLC have been everything I hoped for.” Simon Down, Warehousing Officer


Group C

Organisational Financial Management

• Use and control a financial system to meet objectives.• Identify and use a range of financial controls.• The sources and availability of finance to an organisation.

Conducting a Marketing Plan

• The role of marketing in achievement of organisational objectives.• Identify an organisation’s current and future position in the sectors or

markets in which it operates.• How to devise and implement a marketing plan that contributes to

achievement of organisational objectives.

Project Development and Control

• Identify the components of project stages and lifecycle.• Project methodologies and their application.• How to develop a project plan, identify and mitigate risks and construct a

monitor and review strategy.

Planning for Development

• How to devise a human resource plan for a work area, to meet organisational objectives.

• Identify and plan for individual development to meet organisational objectives.

• How to initiate a personal development plan for an individual and evaluate progress.

Management Recruitment Selection & Induction

• The impact of both the law and organisational procedures on the process of recruitment and selection.

• Identify personnel requirements and present a reasoned case for changes in staffing resources.

• Organise and conduct a selection process, justify a decision and keep necessary records.

• Communicate the selection decisions and plan induction for the appointed candidate.

Organisational Corporate Social Responsibility

• The principles of an organisational Corporate Social Responsibility strategy.

• How to understand the results of an organisational Corporate Social Responsibility strategy on organisational performance.

• Implement and evaluate an organisational Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy at the operational level.

Leadership Practice

• Understand the links and differences between management and leadership.

• Understand leadership principles that support organisational values.• How to apply leadership styles to achieve organisational objectives.

Introduction to Management & Leadership

• The purpose and construction of a personal development plan.• How to understand data and information, and their use in meeting

stakeholders’ needs.• Selection processes, performance development and team welfare.

Organisational Risk Management

• The concept of risk management.• How to understand the identification of risk and risk probability.• How to understand the management of risk response approaches.

Group B

Managing Team and Individual Performance

• Identify and agree performance objectives.• Assess performance and provide feedback.• How to understand performance support for improvement.• How to apply the organisation’s disciplinary and grievance procedures.

Being a leader

• Understand the organisation’s ethical and value-based approach to leadership.

• Leadership styles.• How to secure achievement of team involvement and objectives through

leadership.

“The Course Specialists were happy to take their time advising me on their courses. To ensure I was enrolling on the right course for me and my career plans.”Jonathan Dawson, Senior Manager


CMI Level 7 - Strategic Management and Leadership


A highly regarded qualification Level 7 is equivalent to a Masters degree qualification


The CMI Level 7 in Strategic Management and Leadership qualification is designed for students looking to progress their career into a strategic management role.

The course is tailored to suit the individual and the range of units cover areas of strategic management to help you develop your existing skills to help move you forward and progress your role into the top area of the industry.

Benefits for you











• Anyone within a senior management role• Anyone with a level 5 or 6 qualification or higher• Anyone with relevant experience

How to pass

For the extended diploma complete all units from Group A and at least 18 credits from Group B

Award, Certificate and Diploma qualifications are also available, please contact our Course Specialists for more information.


Group A

Personal Development as a Strategic Manager

• Identify personal skills to achieve strategic ambitions.• Manage personal leadership development to support achievement of

strategic ambitions.• Evaluate the effectiveness of the leadership development plan.• How to advocate a staff welfare environment that supports organisational

values.

Developing Performance Management Strategies

• Set performance targets of teams to meet strategic objectives.• How to agree team performance targets to contribute to meeting strategic

objectives.• Monitor actions and activities defined to improve team performance.• How to apply influencing and persuading skills, to the dynamics and

politics of personal interactions.

Financial Management

• Analyse financial data.• Assess budgets based on financial data to support organisational

objectives.• Evaluate financial proposals for expenditure submitted by others.

Strategic Information Management

• The impact of management information on decision making.• The importance of information sharing within the organisation.• How to use information to inform and support strategic decision making.• Monitor and review management information.

Group B

Financial Planning – 6 credits

• Understand how the financial plan supports strategic objectives.• Understand the construction of a financial plan.• How to promote the financial plan in support of strategic objectives.

Developing a Marketing Strategy – 6 credits

• How the marketing plan supports strategic objectives.• The construction of a marketing plan.• How to promote the marketing plan in support of strategic objectives.

Conducting a Strategic Management Project

• Identify and justify a strategic investigative project.• How to conduct research, using sources, and synthesise data and

options.• How to draw conclusions and make recommendations that achieve the

project aim.• Develop and review the results of the investigative project.

Reviewing Organisational Strategy Plans and Performance

• Review and determine the organisational strategic aims and objectives.• Identify and analyse progress towards organisational strategic aims and

objectives.• How to determine and evaluate strategic options to support a revised

strategic position.

Strategic Project Management – 6 credits

• The impact of projects and project management on strategic objectives.• The elements of a project process and plan.• How to implement the project plan and evaluate the outcome(s).

Implementing Organisational Change Strategies – 7 credits

• How to apply solutions to organisational change.• How to develop a change strategy using implementation models.• Analyse an organisational response to change.• How to evaluate the impact of change strategies.

Strategic Planning – 9 credits

• The purpose of a strategic plan.• How to select a strategic direction from analysis of alternative strategic

options.• Implement, evaluate, monitor and review the strategic plan.

Strategic Human Resource Planning – 8 credits

• How the HR plan supports the strategic objectives.• The legal and organisational frameworks for the employment of staff.• The effect of the organisational environment on staff.• The grievance, discipline and dismissal process.

Strategic Leadership– 7 credits

• Understand the organisation’s ethical and value-based approach to leadership.

• Strategic leadership styles.• Be able to understand leadership strategies and their impact on

organisational direction.

Strategic Leadership Practices – 7 credits

• The relationship between strategic management and leadership.• Leadership principles that support organisational values.• Leadership strategies and the impact on organisation direction.

Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility – 9 credits

• The development and alignment of a Corporate Social Responsibility strategy.

• Implementation of a Corporate Social Responsibility strategy.• The evaluation, impact and reinforcement of the Corporate Social

Responsibility strategy.

Developing Risk Management Strategies – 9 credits

• The concept of risk, roles and responsibilities for risk management, and risk management tools and models.

• Resourcing and implementation of risk management strategy.• Evaluation and management of risk management strategies.

Introduction to Strategic Management & Leadership – 10 credits

• The relationships and construction of a personal development plan.• How to understand data and information and apply knowledge to the

skills of quantitative analysis.• Core marketing concepts, the need for staff increases and the evaluation

and support of others.


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