College of Leadership

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

Our Modules

Our industry-recognised apprenticeship programs combine workplace learning with academic study, providing a direct pathway to professional qualifications.

Gain expertise in strategic financial decision making, financial analysis and risk management. 

Learn to develop, manage and lead HR strategies aligned with your organisation’s overall objectives.

Cultivate advanced leadership capabilities, including visionary thinking, d ethical leadership.

Gain expertise in strategic marketing, market analysis and brand management.

Gain expertise in strategic financial decision-making, financial analysis and risk management. 

Gain expertise in strategic financial decision making, financial analysis and risk management. 

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

University Progression Opportunities

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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.

Apprenticeship training fees (Project Control Professional Level 6)

£27,000

Discretionary support

 Kent Business College may cover the Chartered Institute  and membership costs.

These itemsare usually the employer’s responsibility; please confirm eligibility with us first

Levy-paying employer

Training fee (£7,000)
 is paid from levy funds.

Your training investment today:

£0

Scenario A

Usually employer-funded; Kent Business College may cover on a discretionary basis

Non-levy employer

Government funds 95% (£6,650) of
the training fee

Scenario B

Your co-investment: 

£350(or £35 per month over 10 months)

Usually employer-funded; Kent Business College may cover on a discretionary basis

Learner under 20

The Department for Education funds 100% of the £7,000 training fees.

Your training investment today:

£0

Scenario C

Usually employer-funded; Kent Business College may cover on a discretionary basis

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