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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

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Program Overview

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

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

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.

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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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.