SFEDI Awards
Level 6
QN: 610/2414/4
Curriculum Active
SFEDI Awards Level 6 Diploma in Strategic Business Management (IoSCM)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by SFEDI Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 175 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 6
Awarding Body
SFEDI Awards
Syllabus Units
13 Units
Guided Hours
175 hrs
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Strategic Business Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to evaluate how a business operates within its internal and external environment
- Understand how a business operates a marketing system
- Be able to interpret the information contained within financial documentation
- Understand the processes involved in change management
2
Strategic Human Resource Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the responsibilities of Human Resource Management (HRM)
- Know how HRM develops processes and practices
- Understand the role of HRM in performance management
- Understand how to manage employer-employee relationships
- Understand the need for effective reward management
3
Strategic International Freight Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of freight management in Supply Chains
- Understand the contribution of the ISO Container to International Trade
- Be able to analyse the legislative requirements for the International Movement of Freight
- Understand the benefits of using Third Party Logistics (3PLs) and Freight Forwarders
4
Strategic Inventory Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the strategic role of inventory management in meeting business objectives
- Understand the significance of inventory cost on business performance
- Understand how a business identifies and manages order levels
- Be able to apply inventory control methods within a business
5
Strategic Leadership and Management Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how culture, leadership, and management techniques influence organisational performance
- Understand the main factors affecting change management
- Understand risk management and how it impacts organisations
- Be able to support the implementation of management activities
6
Strategic Logistics Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand strategic requirements of logistics management
- Understand the physical requirements of setting up a logistics operation
- Understand methods for rationalising logistics operations
- Be able to evaluate the benefits of utilising different transport modes
- Understand how technology improves logistics operations
- Understand the risks associated with logistics operations
7
Strategic Maritime Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the significance of shipping within the context of globalisation
- Understand the value of operating an agile port
- Understand the purpose of Port Efficiency
- Understand the benefits of a containerised shipping operation
8
Strategic Operations Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand operational change management
- Understand Capacity Management
- Understand the role of scheduling and planning in operations management
- Understand operations strategy
- Understand the importance of quality management
9
Strategic Procurement Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand procurement strategy
- Understand the role of procurement strategy in achieving supply chain objectives
- Understand how to select effective procurement methods
10
Strategic Production Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the requirements of location, layout, and productivity of manufacturing
- Understand product design and production strategy
- Understand forecasting, planning, and scheduling of production
- Understand the objectives of purchasing and inventory management
11
Strategic Quality Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the fundamental concept of Quality
- Be able to plan the implementation of a Quality Management System (QMS) within an organisation
- Understand the application of Total Quality Management (TQM) within an organisation
- Understand the benefits of the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) for an organisation
12
Strategic Supply Chain Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what makes a supply chain successful
- Understand how a supply chain meets the strategic objectives of an organisation
- Understand the value of Third-Party Logistics (3PL) and Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL) models to the supply chain
- Be able to identify challenges and improvement measures within a business's supply chain
- Understand the developments in Information Technology (IT) and their impact on the supply chain
13
Strategic Warehouse Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key wareho
- use processes, policies, and procedures
- Be able to evaluate the benefits of wareho
- use layout on organisational efficiency
- Understand the significance of wareho
- use location in meeting customer requirements
- Understand the need for outsourcing Logistics Services
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/2414/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- SFEDI Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Apr 2023