CMI Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Direction & Leadership

A Doctorate-level Executive Qualification for Shaping Institutional Policy and Leading Large-Scale Transformation.

Leads to Chartered Manager (CMgr) Status | Delivered in Arabic & English

Program Overview

Who Is This Program For?

This diploma is ideal for high-level leaders responsible for the overall direction and performance of an organization or a major division:

CEOs and Managing Directors
Senior Executives in major corporations and government institutions
Strategic Leaders across various sectors (public, private, non-profit)
High-level managers seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities for board-level roles

Program Structure

A Flexible, Credit-Based Curriculum

The diploma is composed of 7 core units, each requiring in-depth study, strategic analysis, and practical application:

UnitTitle

1Strategic Leadership Practice

2Personal Development as a Strategic Leader

3Collective Strategy Development

4Inter-Organisational Strategic Planning

5Inter-Organisational Strategic Direction

6Strategic Communication

7Strategic Culture

What You’ll Gain

Upon completion, you will be able to:

Develop advanced strategic leadership skills applicable across diverse industries and organizations.
Enhance strategic thinking and planning capabilities to support and drive corporate vision.
Apply the latest leadership and management concepts to high-stakes strategic decision-making.
Analyze and manage inter-organizational relationships to build effective strategic partnerships.
Master risk assessment and data-driven decision-making for high-impact leadership.

Diploma Impact

Leadership Mastery

This Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Direction and Leadership is an elite qualification from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI – UK), designed to empower senior executives to transform organizational vision into tangible results. The program focuses on developing multi-organizational strategies, enhancing strategic leadership competencies, and navigating complex business environments effectively . It is a comprehensive journey for leaders who shape the future of their institutions.

Flexible duration of 7-12 months, available in both Arabic and English. Delivery options include in-person, live virtual, self-paced learning using our state-of-the-art LMS.

Start Leading Differently

Step into a transformative leadership experience with the CMI Level 7 Diploma. Equip yourself with the strategic mindset, ethical foundation, and innovation skills to drive meaningful change—locally and globally.

Voices of Alumni

As a public sector leader, the unit on strategic direction was invaluable. It equipped me to better analyze our external environment and manage institutional change in a structured way.

Director General, Government Authority (Oman)

This diploma was instrumental in shaping our inter-departmental strategy. The focus on collective strategy and communication provided a framework that we now use across the entire organization.

Senior Vice President, Multinational Corporation (KSA)

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