Who is this qualification for?
Our ILM Level 7 Award and Certificate programmes are designed for senior and strategic leaders ready to deepen their impact and elevate their influence. If you’re looking to strengthen your strategic leadership capability, drive organisational outcomes, and lead meaningful change, our ILM Level 7 programmes are a powerful fit.
With a focus on future-proofing your organisation by developing an innovative culture and implementing strategic, viable solutions, these qualifications offer a unique opportunity to advance your personal leadership journey.
Qualification benefits
For individuals
- Enhance strategic thinking and senior-level leadership skills
- Apply learning to real-world, work-based projects
- Meet personal growth goals and organisational needs
- Achieve qualifications that support future career progression
For employers
- Build a stronger, more agile leadership team
- Equip leaders to deliver sustainable outcomes
- Equip senior leaders with tools for evaluating and enhancing their own performance
- Demonstrate ROI as leaders develop skills directly relevant to current business challenges
Qualification units
Our Level 7 Award is a focused programme covering one unit, ideal for those looking to build a strong foundation in strategic leadership within a shorter time frame.
- UNIT 703 - Developing Strategic Leadership and Management Capability
Gain insights into practices that foster developmental leadership while embedding diversity, equity, and inclusivity.
Depending on your chosen programme, some or all of the following Essential Skills courses may be required or will need to be completed:
- Essential Skills Level 2 or 3 Application of Number (AON)
- Essential Skills Level 2 or 3 Communication
- Essential Skills Level 2 or 3 Digital Literacy
As the highest level ILM leadership qualification offered, the Level 7 supports senior leaders to consolidate their learning and apply advanced strategic insight in complex organisational contexts.
“The insights and leadership growth I gained through the qualification contributed to my recent promotion, further validating the impact of the learning journey on my career progression.”
James Randall-Bromley
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Qualification delivery and assessment
At Portal we understand the demands of modern work life. We know that your work commitments, project deliverables, and team responsibilities require careful balance. That’s why we’ve shaped a flexible learning approach that allows you to hone your skills without having to compromise your ongoing commitments.
On enrolment, each cohort (up to 6 participants) is assigned a dedicated assessor who will provide ongoing support throughout the programme. Following an initial induction session, learners take part in three group workshops (3.5 hours) and three one-to-one sessions via Microsoft Teams.
Mixed methods, including:
- Written assignments
- Work-based evidence
Fees for this qualification are subject to VAT. We welcome both individual learner bookings and group bookings of up to six participants.
