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Entry Year

19/01/2026

Location

E3

Duration

Part-Time

Course Code

P01626-AB
Overview
Level 7Strategic Leadership and ManagementAwarded by ILM
E3
Part-Time
Higher Education
Start Date: 19/01/2026
End Date: 07/06/2026

Qualifications

ILM Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Leadership and Management (610/3214/1)
Day of week: Friday
Times: 09:30 - 18:00

Overview

The ILM Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Leadership and Management is a dynamic and contemporary management qualification.

The programme is designed for practising and aspiring senior managers and leaders who are seeking to develop their professional capability and personal brand, and who, at the same time recognise the need to satisfy various stakeholders.

As a key leader in your organisation, you will capitalise on resource management, understand the need to innovate and to optimise performance within the strategic context of your organisation. You will acquire core skills in presenting arguments for change, constructing business cases, and leading and evaluating necessary change, within the global context.

The Certificate consists of one, flexible mandatory unit allowing you to identify and work on the areas of leadership and management development specific to your own work context.  It is delivered through a unique blend of learning which is centred on bespoke executive coaching, tailored to the needs of each student. The programme is both demanding and rewarding.

Please read our Terms and Conditions before applying for or enrolling on any of our courses.

Advice
Pre-Entry Advice

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Requirements

Minimum entry requirements are pre-defined by the College’s admissions criteria, which can be found by visiting our entry criteria page on this link

Enhance entry criteria for this course is listed below:

  • Applicants must hold a minimum of Level 5 qualification and Equivalent/Managerial Experience
  • Applicants must have an appropriate level of written and spoken English to meet the academic requirements of a Level 7 qualification.
  • ILM 7 is an Evidence-based Practice data driven enquiry.

Proof of qualifications MUST be provided when you enrol, e.g. exam certificates.

Achieved and pending qualifications can be recorded now by logging into your online application account.

All courses within Belfast Met are delivered and assessed in English, apart from language-specific courses. Your competence in English must be verified prior to enrolling on your chosen course.

Fees

Fees:
Academic period 2025:
HE Tuition Fee = £815.00
Examination / Registration Fee = £245.00

Fees are payable annually.

Fees are payable annually.

Please note:

If you are an employee of a NI Business with less than 250 employees, your employer may be eligible to apply for funding towards the cost of this programme.

Further eligibility criteria will apply to confirm Funding and all Funding remains subject to continued availability.

Please contact Business Development team on businessdevelopment@belfastmet.ac.uk for more information.

Assessment

The programme will be delivered through attendance at one Masterclass per month (total of 4) plus the submission of an individual Oral Presentation and a final Portfolio of Evidence.  This programme offers continuous online support and executive coaching sessions.

Careers
Made for More

Careers

On successful completion of the Certificate opportunities can exist to progress to the diploma qualification. This consists of two additional mandatory units.  The first focusing on presenting arguments for change, construction business cases and leading change implementation.  The second on the creation and maintenance of high-performance cultures.

Interests

Interests

Benefits for individuals

  • Know how to use an enquiry led evidence-based approach to develop your leadership and management capability 
  • Develop and enhance your personal brand 
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate high-level, strategic, business cases 
  • Embed your leadership and management development in real work.

Benefits for employers 

  • Senior leaders and managers who have the ability to think and act strategically 
  • Senior leaders and managers who make informed evidence-based decisions 
  • Motivated staff who can create and maintain a high-performance culture 
  • Senior team members who are self-aware and take responsibility for self-development.
Careers
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