Management Apprenticeships

Strategic Leader

Level 7
Senior Leader Apprenticeship Standard
Level 7
Senior Leader Apprenticeship Standard
  • Strengthen understanding of strategic management approaches
  • Assess risks and opportunities that may affect the business
  • Enhance inspirational and visionary leadership capability
  • Draw on academic insight and senior leadership best practice
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15-month duration Start any time
95%
Distinction rate for this programme
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4.7
Rated excellent by our learners
Excellent provider Rated by gov.uk
Professional recognition Get accredited qualifications
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Ofsted-approved Exceptional benefits

Course Overview

Commercially Funded

This apprenticeship will provide learners with key capabilities in strategic leadership, change management, datadriven decision-making, and people development. You’ll apply your learning directly to live projects, ensuring real-world relevance and immediate organisational impact. According to the Chartered Management Institute (CMI, 2020), 83% of managers who enhanced their leadership skills said that it increased their self-confidence, whilst 73% reported increased professional recognition of their management skills outside their organisation.

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What You Will Achieve

Showcase your leadership expertise with these in-demand qualifications.

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Strategic Leader Certificate

KnowledgeBrief Management School
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Senior Leader Certificate

Skills England
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CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management & Leadership Practice

Chartered Management Institute
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CMI Chartered Manager Status (CMgr)

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Is This Programme the Right Fit for You?

Yes, all of our programmes are designed to fit around your current role while supporting meaningful development in the workplace:

  • Designed to fit around your current job responsibilities.
  • Combines on-the-job learning with structured off-the-job training.
  • Directly aligned to your real workplace challenges and responsibilities.
  • Includes regular progress reviews and feedback sessions.
  • Provides personalised one-to-one support throughout the programme.

You can start your apprenticeship with us at any time that suits you and your employer:

  • We offer monthly start dates throughout the year to provide flexibility.
  • Your start date will be agreed in partnership with your employer.
  • Onboarding begins once eligibility and funding checks are complete.
  • You will receive a structured induction before formal learning begins.
  • We work with you to ensure a smooth and timely start.

Once the programme is complete, you will be assessed through the End Point Assessment (EPA) by an independent, accredited organisation.

A Strategic Business Proposal

  • The strategic business proposal’s subject, title and scope will be agreed between the employer and the EPA Organisation at the gateway stage.
  • The proposal is submitted within 12 weeks of gateway.
  • The presentation and questioning session lasts approximately 60 minutes.

A Professional Discussion Underpinned by your Portfolio of Evidence

  • 60 minute discussion with an independent assessor with reference to the portfolio of evidence
  • 18-20 pieces of skills-based evidence
  • 8 competency-based questions
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Apply and Succeed

KBPro LXP gives every learner a personalised space to study with clarity, confidence and purpose. It helps you see what matters, understand why and apply your learning in real workplace situations. With tailored guidance, clear insight and a seamless experience, your journey is focused, achievable and connected to meaningful impact.

Personalised, relevant learning

Real, evidence-based content

Learning that adapts with you

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Guidance that drives real impact

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AI Essentials gives you the opportunity to strengthen your understanding of AI through a flexible, self directed module that is optional and free of charge.

Designed to build practical confidence and workplace impact, it helps you explore how AI is used in real organisational contexts, where it can add value, and how to apply it responsibly through AI supported insight, workflow improvement, decision making and effective prompting.

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Accredited by CMI, Chartered Management Institute

Our Strategic Leader programme is accredited by CMI, the UK’s leading authority on Management and Leadership Qualifications. This recognition signals that the programme meets rigorous professional benchmarks and reflects the highest level of industry trust. For learners, it brings credibility, confidence, and a clear pathway to recognised professional standing. It also assures employers that their leaders are developing skills that are current, relevant, and aligned with the expectations of a respected chartered body.

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Reliability You Can Count On

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For clients and learners, our Good Ofsted rating is a clear measure of performance. It shows that our delivery is dependable and that our learning experience consistently drives real improvement. Learners progress with confidence through structured support. Coaches bring clarity and challenge. Our systems and quality assurance give organisations a partner they can trust.

If you want to work with a provider that delivers consistent quality and real progress, we are ready to support your goals. Let’s explore how we can help your people grow with confidence.

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Trusted by Over 700 Organisations
and More than 2,000 Learners

“The apprenticeship has profoundly impacted my personal and professional development, boosting my confidence through real-world challenges and mentorship. It provided practical experience, improved my skills, advanced my career, and doors to new opportunities.”

Atis Klavins

Factory Supervisor

ADM Milling

“KnowledgeBrief offered excellent support with accessible coaches and regular check-ins. The apprenticeship helped me grow in my role, understand the wider business, and improve problem-solving and leadership skills. Completing it has given me confidence and a strong foundation for future career growth.”

Edward Roots

Remarketing Sales Executive

Avis Budget Group

“Completing my apprenticeship with KnowledgeBrief transformed my skills, confidence, and opened doors to new career opportunities. The tailored support was excellent, and I highly recommend this programme for anyone looking to develop their career with recognised qualifications.”

Samuel Nichols

Recruitment Consultant

Manpower Group

“We’ve just gone through annual reviews and, if I look at ratings from last year to this year, we have more excellent performers in our leadership team.”

Deborah Richardson

Training Manager

Boohoo

“KnowledgeBrief are best in class for their Leadership and Management training, highly professional and extremely knowledgeable coaches.”

Shelly Larsen-McHugh

Early in Careers Programme Manager

ManpowerGroup

“My Apprenticeship through Wiltshire Council with KnowledgeBrief has enabled me to have a wider understanding of management principles. The guidance given was invaluable in enabling me to obtain my chartered management qualification with Distinction.”

Diane Ware CMgr MCMI, I.Eng FIHE

Principal Technical Officer (highways)

Wiltshire Council

“Throughout the course, I was guided and supported by skilled Skills Coaches and attended informative workshops. By gaining my CMI qualification in Leadership and Management, I have been able to advance my career to the next level.”

Linda Drew

Assistant Team Manager

Wiltshire Council

“It doesn’t matter what stage you are at in your Leadership or Management career, a Level 3 or 5 course will make you a better leader.”

Andy Blackstock

Head of Operations

Flogas

“The Skills Coaches (who are our learners’ main point of contact) are delightful, always happy to help, engaging and provide the right level of support and advice to ensure their success.”

Wali Rahman

Organisational Development Officer

Wiltshire Council

“The course has been fantastic and with the knowledge and frameworks you learn and can directly apply in your day job, you will become better at what you do.”

Emily Moor

Philanthropy Manager

CLIC Sargent
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Empower Your Leaders with Clarity, Confidence and the Skills to Deliver Results

Download our guide to explore the programme’s learning journey, the support included, and the impact it can create for your organisation.

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