Strategic Leadership & Management

ILM Award in Strategic Leadership and Mgt (UK Level 7) / comparable to Level 9 (Ireland)

Course Details

This ILM Award in Strategic Leadership and Management is specifically designed for senior managers and leaders who want to develop themselves as leaders and managers, who recognise they have to satisfy various stakeholders and also want to invest in their own personal brand. They may manage the day-to-day operations and activities, and in doing so seek to make the best use of their resources, understand the need to innovate and have a constant awareness of the need to optimise performance.



They may also have to present arguments for innovation and change, lead change implementation and evaluate the impact of that change. The credit value for this course is 7 credits, indicating a learner effort of 70 hours is required to complete the course.



The ILM Award course is assessed through assignments work which will guide learners in evaluating the effects of innovation and change and its impact on leadership in their own work context / industry.



Who should complete this ILM Award course?

• Experienced Managers: This course is ideal for experienced managers looking to enhance their leadership skills, strategic thinking, and decision-making abilities to excel in senior management roles.

• Aspiring Executives: Individuals aspiring to reach executive-level positions in organizations can benefit from this course to gain the knowledge and competencies required for top leadership roles.

• Entrepreneurs and Business Owners: Entrepreneurs and business owners can use this course to develop a strategic mindset and effective leadership techniques to drive the success and growth of their enterprises.

• Management Consultants: Professionals in the field of management consulting can deepen their expertise and credibility by completing this award, making them more valuable to clients and organizations.

• Aspiring to Advanced Qualifications in Management: The course offers a pathway for progression, as successful completion leads to a Level 7 award which can be used to gain entry to the ILM Level 7 Certificate or Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Management.



Am I eligible to enrol on this course?

Read each of the following statements and answer Yes or No. If you answer Yes to all the questions, then you are eligible. If you wish to discuss with us, please contact the Student Support Team in the college, at 01-2865783.

1. I am in a management role.

2. I have a Level 7 or 8 Qualification which is on or aligned to the NFQ in Ireland and/or a minimum of 5 years in a senior management role.

3. I am a fluent English speaker.

4. I have excellent written business English skills.

5. I can use a computer to produce documents, spreadsheets, presentations.

6. I use online services (examples include social media, online shopping, online banking etc.)

7. I will be able to conduct an interview with a leader within my own organisation or a well-known leader within my industry which focusses on innovation and change.

8. I will be able to maintain a reflective journal over a period of one month, documenting my observations and reflections on leadership practices in response to innovation and change.

9. I am capable of studying on my own initiative, and I understand that I will be required to complete additional research and reading as part of my studies on this programme.

10. I have read the technical requirements and am satisfied that I meet these.

Topics covered in this ILM Award course

Unit 1: The nature of innovation

• Leading in a dynamic environment

• How organisations compete in dynamic environments

• The nature of innovation

• Current and emergent disruptive innovations

• The hype cycle

• Current thinking on types of working practices required for a dynamic environment



Unit 2: Leading Innovation

• Leadership practices for a dynamic environment

• Theories of leadership for creating a culture of Innovation

• Leader characteristics

• Authentic leadership

• Best practices for creating, leading, and motivating teams for innovation

• Creating a ‘Humanocracy’



Unit 3: Managing Innovation

• Cultural tools

• Strategic tools

• Practical tools

• Process tools



Unit 4: Planning and Measuring Innovation

• Setting targets and measuring organisation innovation

• Product Innovation Management (PIM) Scorecard

• The Innovation Radar

• Innovation Value Chain Analysis

Entry Requirements / Prerequisites

As this award course is comparable to a Level 9 (Ireland) qualification, there are a number of eligibility requirements for entry to this programme.

• Academic Experience: Level 7 or 8 (Ireland) qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications. This qualification can be in any field of study. Learners who hold qualifications issued outside the Republic of Ireland will be required to submit evidence that their qualification is recognised as being of the required equivalent level on the National Framework of Qualifications.

• Work Experience: Where a Learner does not hold a level 7 or 8 qualification, they must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Senior Management role. This must be evidenced by the submission of a CV and show significant leadership experience in at least two of the following areas: people management, project management, change management, financial management, strategy development, sales and marketing.

• Technical Skills: Learners are required to be proficient in the following: (1) Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and (2) advanced internet skills.

• Language Skills: Learners are required to have excellent written English skills as all assignment and project work will require the use of professional business English. Learners for whom English is not a first language will be required to provide evidence of meeting a minimum English language and literacy competency of B2 in writing, reading, listening, and speaking on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL).

• Self-directed Learning: Learners will be expected to take responsibility for the self-directed learning activities on the course and must be capable of studying on their own initiative.

• Learners must hold a valid Irish PPS number or UK Social Insurance number.

• For technical requirements required to access CMIT eLearning please see Provider's website.

4 months

Start date: Any time and work at your own pace.

Transfer and Progression to Further Studies

• Learners who successfully complete this programme may build on the units achieved towards another recognised ILM qualifications.