Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
For managers moving from running a function to setting direction for the business.
£1,500 · 6 to 12 monthsView diploma
- Postgraduate · Level 7
- Ofqual-regulated
Level 7 Diploma inRisk Management
For risk, compliance and governance specialists moving into senior oversight.
- 120Credits
- 6–12Months
- 100%Online
- No examsCoursework only
Pay in full or monthly- Postgraduate equivalent
Who this is for
You handle risk, compliance or governance inside one function. The step up is owning it across the organisation, which means sitting in front of a board and explaining exposure rather than reporting it.
This diploma is built for risk and compliance professionals, finance and insurance specialists, and anyone moving into senior governance.
What you will study
Five units, 120 credits.
Principles of Risk Management
Strategic Risk Management
Responsible Leadership and Governance
Organisational and Environmental RiskRisk Analysis and ModellingThe content covers risk identification, compliance, corporate governance, financial modelling and environmental risk, aligned to ISO standards and recognised international frameworks.
What you will build
What you will be able to do by the end of the diploma:
Building and owning a risk framework across a whole organisation- Corporate governance and the responsibilities that sit with it
- Quantitative risk analysis and modelling
- Environmental and organisational risk, including the reporting expectations now attached to both
- Presenting risk to people who make decisions, not to people who manage risk
Career paths
Roles this level of study is aimed at:
Chief Risk OfficerRisk DirectorHead of ComplianceGovernance ManagerSenior Risk Analyst
Entry requirements
You will need one of
A Level 6 qualification
Three or more years' management experience
You must also be aged 21 or over.
Documents you will upload
Certificates or qualification evidence
Photo ID: passport or national ID
No degree? Management experience is a recognised route in. Send us your question before you apply.
How to enrol
- 1Select your courseStart your application for this diploma.
- 2Select your durationStudy over 6, 9 or 12 months.
- 3Submit your documentsComplete the form, choose your start date, and upload your certificates and photo ID.
- 4Make your paymentPay in full, or spread the cost with a monthly plan.
- 5Get confirmationYour confirmation and payment receipt arrive by email automatically.
- 6Induction and accessOur education team completes your induction and sets up your platform access.
Fees and instalments
£1,500 for the full diploma, whichever duration you choose. The total is the same on every payment option.
Pick a plan below to see its schedule.
Every plan totals £1,500, the same as paying in full.
- Pay today
- £300deposit when you enrol
- Then
- £200a month for 6 months
- Total
- £1,500the same on every plan
The fee covers all module materials, tutor support, every assignment marked with written feedback, and your certificate on completion. Read our refund policy
Where it can take you next
The diploma is a complete qualification on its own. Its 120 credits also count towards a full Master's or MBA, so you can top up with advanced standing instead of starting from scratch.
MBA Advanced EntryLondon Graduate School
MBA top-upUniversity of Chichester
Admission, fees and entry criteria for any top-up are set by the university, not by educateU.
Why learners trust educateU
Regulated qualifications you can verify
OTHM qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and listed on the Register of Regulated Qualifications.
Support throughout your studies
You get a tutor, written feedback on every assignment, and a learner support team to turn to.
Simple, upfront pricing
The price is shown on every page. Instalments carry no interest and no added fees.
Speak to a UK-based team
Call or email our team in London with any questions before or after you apply.
Questions about this diploma
Can't find what you need? Our support team is here to help at support@educateu.com.
It is at the same qualification level as a UK Master's, but it is not the same qualification. A Master's is typically 180 credits; a Level 7 Diploma is 120. Those 120 credits can be used to top up to a full Master's.
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Ready to start?
Pick your duration and apply online. Have your certificates and photo ID ready before you begin.