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Chief Strategy
Officer Diploma

CMI Level 8 – Doctorate-level Executive Qualification in Strategic Leadership & Direction

Internationally Accredited | Delivered in Arabic & English

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Program Overview

Tailored for Transformation

  • CEOs, board members, and executive transformation leaders.
  • Strategic consultants seeking official certification.
  • Professionals with 3+ years in senior strategic roles.

This diploma is built around the 12-step Strategic Management Process, covering:

Strategic Leadership PracticeA combination of theoretical knowledge and practical leadership application.
Personal DevelopmentFocusing on self-development and executive leadership growth.
Collective Strategy DevelopmentFormulating strategic plans across different entities.
Strategic PlanningAnalyzing external business environments and managing institutional change.
Strategic DirectionAnalyzing external business environments and managing institutional change.
Strategic CommunicationStrengthening leadership communication within and beyond the organisation.
Strategic CultureUnderstanding the influence of organisational values and culture on decision-making.

Upon completion, you will be able to:

  • Deliver advisory services with global recognition and credibility
  • Elevate your leadership to elite levels with a globally accredited qualification.
  • Strengthen strategic communication and negotiation with stakeholders
  • Apply a proven strategy framework to real-world challenges
  • Apply a proven strategy framework to real-world challenges
  • Formulate and implement complex strategic plans with measurable results

Global Credential

Gain a globally accredited executive qualification equivalent to a professional doctorate — the CSO Diploma by CMI (UK). Designed for senior leaders and consultants, the 6-month program features 17 intensive days built around a proven 12-step strategy model for real-world impact.

Schedule & Delivery Format

Consultative Leadership - Doctorate Degree Equivalent

CEOs and leaders. Requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in a senior management role

Arabic / English

17 full training days over 6 months

In-person | Live Virtual | On-Demand

Flexible installment plans available upon request.

Investment

Special rates valid until December 15, 2025

Investment Options:

(Offer Till 15th December 2025)

Virtual Attendance:

11200$

8600$

In-Person Attendance:

11200$

UK Management Qualification

This diploma qualifies you for the prestigious “Chartered Manager (CMgr)” designation — the UK’s highest professional title in leadership and management.

Our dynamic, interactive learning model includes:

Peer reviews, collaborative workshops, and live feedback

Case studies, debates, and simulations

Video summaries and project showcases

Final deliverables: strategy roadmap, balanced scorecard, advisory toolkit

UK-Endorsed Accreditation

Fully accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI – UK)

UK Strategic Certification

Regulated by Ofqual (UK’s national qualifications authority)

CMgr-Qualified Executive

Leads to Chartered Manager

(CMgr) designation

Voices of Alumni

This diploma helped us lead national strategy projects with full confidence and structured tools. It truly exceeded our expectations.

Salim Al-Farsi

Director of Strategic Planning, Government Sector (Oman)

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Merit Academy become an SQA approved centre

Merit Academy in Muscat, Oman, is now an SQA Approved centre. The centre gained both ‘systems approval’ for management and quality assurance, and ‘qualification approval’ for Accounting and Financial Services Advanced Qualifications.

Merit Academy is also working with us to develop bespoke Customised Awards. These user-developed qualifications are created to meet specific training needs for organisations and industries, providing external recognition for existing in-house training programmes. Customised Awards allow businesses to upskill their employees, map out clear progression paths, and ensure their workforce remains competitive.