Level 6 Diploma in Strategic Business Leadership
Level 6 Diploma in Strategic Business Leadership
- Develop high-level leadership and management skills to excel in senior roles.
- Understand how to create, implement, and evaluate effective business strategies.
- Gain practical skills in financial management, change management, and corporate governance.
- Learn to manage risk, drive innovation, and lead teams to success in competitive environments.
- Enhance your career prospects in executive management roles across various industries.
- Understand the key principles of strategic business leadership and their role in driving organizational success.
- Develop skills in creating, analyzing, and implementing effective business strategies.
- Learn to lead organizational change and innovation, ensuring adaptability and growth.
- Gain the ability to manage risk and make informed decisions under pressure.
- Understand financial management principles, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Develop leadership styles and techniques that inspire and motivate teams.
- Understand corporate governance and ethical decision-making in leadership.
- Introduction to Strategic Business Leadership
- Definition and role of strategic leadership in organizations.
- Key characteristics and qualities of successful business leaders.
- Strategic Analysis and Planning
- Tools for conducting strategic analysis: SWOT, PESTLE, Porter’s Five Forces.
- Crafting and implementing strategic plans aligned with organizational goals.
- Leadership and Organizational Culture
- Building and maintaining a high-performance organizational culture.
- Leading teams effectively and motivating employees to achieve business objectives.
- Change Management and Innovation
- Leading organizational change through strategic leadership.
- Fostering innovation and driving change to maintain competitive advantage.
- Financial Leadership and Business Sustainability
- Understanding key financial statements and performance metrics.
- Making informed financial decisions to sustain business growth and profitability.
- Risk Management and Corporate Governance
- Identifying and managing risks within the business environment.
- Understanding the principles of corporate governance and ethical leadership.
- Progress to high-level executive roles such as CEO, COO, or Managing Director.
- Take on senior management roles in business development, strategy, and operations.
- Pursue opportunities as business consultants, advising organizations on strategy and leadership.
- Work in diverse industries including finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology.
- Experienced Trainers: Learn from seasoned professionals with real-world leadership experience.
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Gain a deep understanding of strategic leadership, business strategy, and financial management.
- Global Recognition: Obtain a qualification that is recognized across industries and countries.
- Practical Learning: Focus on practical skills and tools that can be immediately applied to real-world business challenges.
- Career Advancement: Enhance your leadership capabilities and increase your potential for high-level career opportunities.
Study Units
- Introduction to Strategic Business Leadership
- Definition and role of strategic leadership in organizations.
- Key characteristics and qualities of successful business leaders.
- Strategic Analysis and Planning
- Tools for conducting strategic analysis: SWOT, PESTLE, Porter’s Five Forces.
- Crafting and implementing strategic plans aligned with organizational goals.
- Leadership and Organizational Culture
- Building and maintaining a high-performance organizational culture.
- Leading teams effectively and motivating employees to achieve business objectives.
- Change Management and Innovation
- Leading organizational change through strategic leadership.
- Fostering innovation and driving change to maintain competitive advantage.
- Financial Leadership and Business Sustainability
- Understanding key financial statements and performance metrics.
- Making informed financial decisions to sustain business growth and profitability.
- Risk Management and Corporate Governance
- Identifying and managing risks within the business environment.
- Understanding the principles of corporate governance and ethical leadership.
By completing this course, learners will:
- Understand the key principles of strategic business leadership and their role in driving organizational success.
- Develop skills in creating, analyzing, and implementing effective business strategies.
- Learn to lead organizational change and innovation, ensuring adaptability and growth.
- Gain the ability to manage risk and make informed decisions under pressure.
- Understand financial management principles, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Develop leadership styles and techniques that inspire and motivate teams.
- Understand corporate governance and ethical decision-making in leadership.
The Level 6 Diploma in Strategic Business Leadership is ideal for:
Senior Managers and Executives
Individuals who are already in senior leadership roles, such as CEOs, COOs, or Managing Directors, seeking to further develop their strategic decision-making and leadership skills to lead organizations to greater success.
Aspiring Business Leaders
Managers or directors who are looking to take the next step into executive leadership roles and want to enhance their ability to drive business strategy and innovation.
Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
Entrepreneurs aiming to grow their businesses by mastering leadership, strategy, and financial management to navigate complex business environments successfully.
Strategy Consultants
Those looking to specialize in strategic business planning and advising organizations on leadership, corporate governance, and organizational culture.
Change Management Professionals
Leaders who wish to focus on leading organizational change, fostering innovation, and ensuring their teams thrive in evolving business landscapes.
Our assessment process is designed to ensure every learner achieves the required level of knowledge, skills, and understanding outlined in each course unit.
Purpose of Assessment
Assessment helps measure how well a learner has met the learning outcomes. It ensures consistency, quality, and fairness across all learners.
What Learners Need to Do
Learners must provide clear evidence that shows they have met all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit. This evidence can take different forms depending on the course and type of learning.
Types of Acceptable Evidence
Assignments, reports, or projects
Worksheets or written tasks
Portfolios of practical work
Answers to oral or written questions
Test or exam papers
Understanding the Structure
Learning outcomes explain what learners should know, understand, or be able to do.
Assessment criteria set the standard learners must meet to achieve each learning outcome.
Assessment Guidelines
All assessment must be authentic, current, and relevant to the unit.
Evidence must match each assessment criterion clearly.
Plagiarism or copied work is not accepted.
All learners must complete assessments within the given timelines.
Where applicable, assessments may be reviewed or verified by internal or external quality assurers.
Full learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each qualification are available from page 8 of the course handbook.
