CMI Level 7 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Strategic Leadership of AI

Strategic Leadership of AI

Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, creating both significant opportunities and complex strategic challenges. Organisations increasingly need senior leaders who can develop AI strategies, lead large-scale transformation, govern AI responsibly and create sustainable competitive advantage.

The CMI Level 7 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Strategic Leadership of AI is designed for practising or aspiring senior managers, directors and strategic leaders responsible for setting the strategic direction of AI within their organisation. The qualification develops the strategic leadership capabilities required to lead AI adoption, shape organisational strategy and deliver long-term value through responsible AI implementation.

Whether your organisation is developing its first AI strategy or scaling AI across multiple functions, this qualification equips leaders with the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to lead strategic AI transformation successfully.

What you will learn

During the programme you will explore topics including:

  • Developing organisational AI strategy

  • Leading strategic AI transformation

  • Leading ethically in the AI era

  • Strategic AI governance and risk management

  • Researching the organisational impact of AI

  • Leading complex AI-enabled change

  • Delivering strategic AI projects

  • Personal development for strategic AI leadership

  • Creating AI-ready organisations

  • Building responsible, sustainable AI capability

The qualification focuses on applying strategic leadership principles to real organisational challenges, ensuring immediate workplace impact.

What the programme offers

  • A recognised CMI Level 7 qualification in Strategic Leadership of AI

  • Student Membership of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

  • One-to-one executive coaching from experienced strategic leadership consultants

  • Flexible online learning designed around busy senior professionals

  • Comprehensive learning materials and tutor support

  • Practical workplace assignments with no examinations

  • Personalised feedback throughout your programme

  • Strategic projects based on your own organisation

  • Practical leadership skills that deliver measurable organisational value

  • A qualification demonstrating your capability to lead AI strategy and transformation at executive level

Who should attend?

These qualifications are ideal for experienced and aspiring senior leaders, including:

  • Senior Managers

  • Directors

  • Heads of Department

  • Strategic Programme Managers

  • Transformation Directors

  • Operations Directors

  • Business Unit Leaders

  • Digital Transformation Leaders

  • AI Programme Sponsors

  • Executive Leaders

They are particularly suited to organisations seeking leaders capable of developing AI strategy, leading enterprise-wide transformation and embedding responsible AI governance across the business.

Delivery Format

This programme is delivered through a blend of one-to-one executive coaching and flexible online learning, allowing participants to study around demanding professional commitments whilst applying their learning directly within their organisation.

Participants benefit from:

  • Dedicated tutor support throughout the programme

  • Access to our online learning academy

  • Individual executive coaching sessions

  • Comprehensive learning resources

  • Flexible self-paced study

  • Practical workplace assignments instead of examinations

Our blended learning approach enables senior leaders to develop strategic capability whilst delivering measurable business outcomes.

Normal Price

Award – £660

Certificate – £1,020

Diploma – £2,394

This Month's Special Offer

Award – £495

Certificate – £745

Diploma – £1,695

Flexible payment plans are available.

Why choose Next Level Impact?

  • CMI's devolved Chartered Management Centre

  • Specialist provider of leadership, management and AI qualifications

  • One-to-one executive coaching included

  • Flexible online learning

  • No examinations

  • Dedicated tutor support throughout your programme

  • Practical workplace assignments based on real organisational challenges

  • Interest-free payment plans available

Ready to lead AI strategy?

If you want to develop the expertise to shape AI strategy, lead transformational change and create lasting competitive advantage for your organisation, we'd be delighted to help you choose the qualification that's right for you.

Contact our team today to find out more or register your interest.