Benefits for individuals include:

• Explore Personal Leadership Presence and Brand 
• Analyse the importance of vision and mission in strategic leadership
• Develop a strategic mindset
• Build and lead high performing teams

Benefits for the organisation include:

• Scaffold organisational succession planning and talent retention
• Build strategic partnerships and alliances 
• Develop organisational culture
• Align organisational goals with strategic objectives

Daily Programme Structure

The CHTC ‘Strategic Leadership in Practice’ Programme

Leads to an ILM Level 7 Qualification in Leadership and Management, awarded by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM).

This qualification is designed for senior leaders and those aspiring to strategic roles, offering the opportunity to develop high-level leadership capability through applied, workplace-based learning.

Once you’ve completed the necessary taught modules and selected your qualification size (Award, Certificate or Diploma), you’ll begin working towards your assignments.

Depending on your career objectives and time commitment, you can choose from the following qualification sizes:

• Award: A focused introduction to key strategic leadership concepts. Ideal for those looking to develop knowledge in a specific area of strategic management.
• Certificate: A broader exploration of strategic leadership practices, building on the Award with additional units that deepen your understanding and application of strategy at a senior level.
• Diploma: The most comprehensive option, equipping you with a full suite of strategic management and leadership capabilities. Ideal for senior leaders or aspiring executives looking to lead organisational change and long-term strategic direction.

Here’s what’s involved:

1. Written Assignments

Depending on the size of the qualification you choose, you’ll complete between one and four written assignments, each ranging from 3,500 to 4,500 words.

At Level 7, you’re expected to demonstrate critical thinking, strategic insight, and the ability to apply leadership theory to real-world organisational challenges. Responses should blend academic rigour with practical application, drawing on your own leadership experience and context.

2. Vocational Focus

This is a vocational qualification, meaning your assignments are designed to be practical and relevant. While academic models, frameworks and theories are essential, you’ll be expected to contextualise your answers to reflect your professional setting and strategic responsibilities.

3. Specialist Tutorial Support

To help you succeed, you’ll have access to specialist tutorials with a member of our Leadership Development team. These sessions are designed to provide personalised guidance, clarify expectations, and support you in developing strong, evidence-based responses.

4. Executive Coaching

Our senior leadership development programmes include dedicated 1:1 coaching sessions with one of our experienced executive coaches. These sessions provide a confidential space to reflect, explore challenges, and accelerate your personal and professional growth as a strategic leader.

Explore the assesment units by qualfication size

In-person

Our in-person courses are designed to provide an immersive learning experience that fosters direct interaction with instructors and peers. You'll benefit from a dynamic classroom environment where ideas are exchanged freely, hands-on activities reinforce your learning, and real-time feedback enhances your understanding. The personal connections you build in our face-to-face sessions create a supportive community that extends beyond the classroom, offering valuable networking opportunities and collaborative projects. With access to our cutting-edge facilities and resources, attending in person allows you to fully engage with the course material and participate in spontaneous discussions that can enrich your educational journey.

Virtual Classroom

Our virtual classroom brings the quality and engagement of in-person learning to you, wherever you are. Leveraging the latest in online education technology, our virtual courses are designed to be interactive and engaging, with live lectures, real-time discussions, and collaborative activities that mirror the in-person experience. You'll have the flexibility to join from the comfort of your home or office. Our virtual platform ensures that distance is no barrier to accessing high-quality education, with all the tools you need to succeed, including digital resources, virtual breakout rooms for group work, and direct communication with instructors and fellow participants.

Hybrid

Some of our programs offer the same live training to both in-person and virtual participants, ensuring a cohesive and integrated learning experience for all. As we develop our skills in various co-coaching sessions, in-person attendees will have the unique opportunity to coach both online and face-to-face, bridging the gap between traditional and digital environments. This dual-mode coaching experience is invaluable in today's world, where the ability to navigate and excel in both physical and virtual spaces is increasingly essential. By mastering the art of hybrid coaching, you’ll gain practical skills that are not only relevant but critical for thriving in a rapidly evolving professional landscape.

Blended

This flexible learning model allows you to tailor your educational experience to seamlessly fit your lifestyle, offering the best of both in-person and remote participation. With the blended approach, you have the freedom to attend sessions on campus when you can, enjoying face-to-face interactions and hands-on experiences, while also having the option to join remotely whenever needed. This adaptability ensures that your learning remains consistent and uninterrupted, regardless of your location or schedule. Whether you’re balancing work, travel, or other commitments, the blended model empowers you to stay engaged and fully participate in your education on your terms.

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CPD is theongoing process through which professionals maintain and enhance their knowledge, skills, and competencies throughout their careers. Whilst CPD is mandatory only in some industries such as finance, healthcare, law and others, continuous learning on and for work is part of the natural competence development process for all individuals engaged in any professional activity.

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Accreditation criteria is based on the largest ongoing CPD research project and guarantees contemporary certification process for training providers, as well as up-to-date learning experience for delegates.

Having our courses independently evaluated and quality assured, provides our clients with confidence they are engaging with a professional organisation and investing in a quality service.

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) regulates qualifications, examinations and assessments in England.

For your convenience, we provide the related OFQUAL Qualification numbers and links to the gov.uk website where this data is maintained. From that page,  the awarding organisation may be confirmed and access to the relevent specification is also provided.