iCQ
Level 7
QN: 601/6892/4
Curriculum Active
iCQ Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by iCQ. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 511 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 7
Awarding Body
iCQ
Syllabus Units
18 Units
Guided Hours
511 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Design business processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand techniques and tools that support the design of business processes
- Be able to develop business processes
- Be able to evaluate the effectiveness of business processes
2
Develop a business strategy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles underpinning the development of a business strategy
- Be able to evaluate an organisation’s operating environment
- Be able to develop a strategic vision
- Be able to develop a business strategy
3
Develop a strategic business plan
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles underpinning the development of a strategic business plan
- Be able to prepare for business strategy implementation
- Be able to develop plans to deliver the business strategy
4
Develop and manage collaborative relationships with other organisations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of effective collaboration with other organisations
- Be able to identify external collaborative relationships to be developed
- Be able to collaborate with other organisations
5
Establish business risk management processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand business risk management models and techniques
- Be able to develop business risk management processes
- Be able to evaluate the effectiveness of business risk management processes
6
Establish organisational governance controls
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nature of compliance and non-compliance with governance requirements
- Understand the legal and regulatory frame
- work affecting businesses
- Be able to establish governance controls
7
Execute a strategic business plan
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles underpinning the execution of a strategic business plan
- Be able to implement a strategic business plan
- Be able to evaluate a strategic business plan
8
Lead the development of a continuous improvement strategy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles underpinning the development of a continuous improvement strategy
- Be able to develop a continuous improvement strategy
- Be able to manage continuous improvement
9
Lead the development of a knowledge management strategy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles underpinning knowledge management
- Be able to develop a knowledge management strategy
- Be able to manage knowledge
- Be able to promote knowledge management
10
Lead the development of a quality strategy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles underpinning the development of a quality strategy
- Be able to develop a quality strategy
- Be able to manage quality
11
Manage product and/or service development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the development of new or improved products and/or services
- Be able to establish the need for new or improved products and/or services
- Be able to manage the development of new or improved products and/or services
12
Manage strategic human resources
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand strategic workforce planning
- Be able to optimise retention in an organisation
- Be able to manage human resources strategically
13
Manage strategic marketing activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the strategic management of marketing activities
- Be able to evaluate a market
- Be able to develop a marketing communications strategy and plan
- Be able to manage strategic marketing activities
14
Obtain financial resources
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand methods of raising finance
- Be able to identify the need for financial resources
- Be able to obtain financial resources
15
Optimise the use of technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles underpinning the optimisation of technology
- Be able to scope the use of technology
- Be able to optimise the use of technological solutions
- Be able to manage the use of technology
16
Promote equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles underpinning equality, diversity and inclusion in the workforce
- Be able to evaluate organisational strategies, policies and practices which address equality, diversity and inclusion requirements
- Be able to promote equality, diversity and inclusion policies and practices
17
Provide strategic leadership and direction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the characteristics underpinning strategic leadership and direction
- Be able to provide leadership and direction to achieve organisational objectives
- Be able to evaluate the effectiveness of the leadership and direction of an organisation
18
Shape organisational culture and values
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand organisational culture and values
- Be able to influence organisational culture and values
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/6892/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- iCQ
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2015