Is the Qualification Accredited?
The qualification is delivered by London School of Business and Research (LSBR) and it is awarded by Qualifi, UK – an Awarding body by the UK Government’s…
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Direct answer
The qualification is delivered by London School of Business and Research (LSBR) and it is awarded by Qualifi, UK – an Awarding body by the UK Government’s regulator – OfQual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation). All of the qualifications are listed on the OfQual register.
Why this matters now
Strategy and leadership credentials remain a common accelerator for mid-career professionals moving into general management or director-track roles.
- Boards and hiring panels still use formal study as a signal of analytical and people-leadership readiness.
- Applied assignments beat pure theory when you need to show impact in performance reviews.
- Online postgraduate-style pathways let you keep earning while you build the credential.
*Sector context for applicants — illustrative industry framing, not a live news feed.*
What this means for you
If "Is the Qualification Accredited?" is shaping your shortlist, use the points below to decide whether the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Innovation is the right next move.
- Align the credit value with any top-up, MBA, or professional route you already have in mind.
- Check that QUALIFI recognition matches what your employer or next university expects.
- Skim the module list above — if two or more units excite you, the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Innovation is usually a strong fit.
Programme snapshot
The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Innovation is delivered online by LSBR and awarded through QUALIFI. Learn through the learner portal, submit assessments online, and progress toward a UK-recognised outcome without relocating.
- Duration: 9 Months (Fast Track Available)
- Level: Level 7
- Credits: 120
- Awarding body: QUALIFI
- Delivery: 100% online via LSBR
What you will study
Core modules and themes from the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Innovation:
- Finance for Managers — The aim of this unit is to support learners in understanding and using financial information and data. This unit is important to learners as it support financial decision making.
- Strategic Direction — The aim of this unit is to explore the strategic aims and objectives of an organisation and their significance in setting direction, identifying success and progress for the organisation. The unit will also explore where different strategic options may lead the organisation to change its direction.
- Strategic Marketing — The unit will investigate underlying models, techniques and theories that underpin marketing and can contribute to strategic objectives. It will also provide Learners with a critical understanding of the marketing function within complex organisations.
- Manage Team Performance to Support Strategy — The aim of this unit is to allow learners to explore how team performance can be evaluated and optimised to realise strategic objectives. Learners will further be introduced to, and encouraged to discuss, some of the management models, concepts and ideas which could be used to help you set departmental, project, team and their own objectives.
- Human Resource Planning — The unit will address issues that are important when planning for and securing a workforce that will be able to deliver strategic objectives. The unit will also consider the constraints and influences on organisations HR practices.
- Marketing Strategy for a Social Enterprise — This unit focuses on two main categories of social enterprises: namely, small medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and the public/social sector enterprises (SMSEs). This unit is designed to give learners an overall understanding of how marketing can be used for enterprise success and excellence in these two sectors.
- Global Marketing — This unit aims to provide learners with an in-depth understanding of marketing, design and innovation for global markets. It focuses on entering global markets, market research to enter new markets, the importance of protecting intellectual property rights and the design of appropriate global marketing strategies.
- Strategic Management — The unit aims to provide learners with an in depth understanding of strategic management and business planning, and tools for reviewing current organisational strategies. This includes strategic planning for profit as well as not for profit organisations and takes a global focus. The unit advances learner knowledge of concepts and frameworks to develop effective strategic plans.
Career prospects and salaries
Learners on pathways like the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Innovation typically aim at strategy & leadership roles. Leadership credentials often correlate with moves into broader P&L and people-management packages in the UK private sector.
Roles often in view:
- Team Leader / Project Lead
- Operations Manager
- Business Unit Manager
- Strategy / Transformation Manager
- Director / Head of Department
Prospects highlighted for this programme:
- The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Innovation is a highly respected qualification that can significantly enhance your career prospects. Upon completion of this 120 credits course, awarded by the QUALIFI Ltd , you can pursue a wide range of exciting career opportunities. Some potential job roles include:
- Manager and Team Leader positions
- Analyst and Consultant roles
- Strategic Director and Business Development Manager positions
- Marketing Manager and Brand Manager roles
- Operations Manager and Project Manager positions
- Innovation Manager and Change Manager roles These career opportunities can lead to professional growth and financial rewards , making the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Innovation a valuable investment in your future. Take the first step towards achieving your career goals and enroll now .
Indicative UK salary band today: £38,000 – £110,000 (mid-point used in the chart: £62,000). Actual offers vary by experience, city, employer and negotiation.
The bar chart below shows an illustrative strategy & leadership mid-salary trend over the past five years (sector estimate for applicants — not a personal earnings guarantee):
Entry and fit
Check you are a strong match before you apply:
- The Level 7 qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. Learners will be expected to hold the following:
- Level 6 Qualification or an Undergraduate Honour’s Degree or an equivalent international qualification OR
- Learners who have work experience and demonstrate drive and ambition to start their own business, or work in business development; OR
- Learners who possess a first degree in another discipline and want to develop their own business or shift careers. In certain circumstances, learners with considerable experience but NO FORMAL QUALIFICATION may be considered, subject to interview and being able to demonstrate their ability to cope with the demands of the programme. The qualification is offered in English.
Investment and value
Full programme fee: £899 (listed comparison price £1,999). Start with an application fee of £10 to submit your application.
- Flexible payment plans may be available after acceptance — confirm options at checkout.
- 100% online delivery — no relocation or campus commuting costs.
- UK-recognised award pathway through QUALIFI.
- Study around work with portal-based assessments.
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- Apply online — open enrolment for the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Innovation and complete your details.
- Pay the £10 application fee — reserves your application and unlocks the next steps.
- Upload documents and start — once accepted, access the learner portal and begin your modules.
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