CISML LEVEL 5 ADVANCE DIPLOMA QUALIFICATIONS

AIMS

These qualifications are designed for Undergraduate, Aspiring Frontline Officers, Assistant Managers, Associate Managers and those aspiring to play team and sectional management roles.

They provide and support learners in their development of knowledge, skills and abilities in specialist operational/management and leaderships, transferable skills and competences and strategic management fundamentals.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Generally, candidates admitted to this programme should have sufficient mental and communication abilities to undertake the learning and assessment.

Specifically candidate in 300/400 levels of tertiary institutions, holders of National Diploma/Professional Diploma/National Certificate of Education or their Intermediate Professional Qualifications are eligible to apply for admission.

END QUALIFICATIONS

Upon the successful completion of the study and assessments, the candidate becomes eligible, upon the payment of appropriate award fees, for the award of:

• Advanced Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
• Affiliate Member of CISML

EQUIVALENCES

CISML Level 5 Qualifications demonstrates practical skills and competencies in managing and leading oneself, individuals and small teams and are evaluated in academics as being internationally comparable to Associate Bachelors, High National Certificates and Professional Advanced Diploma.

LEARNING AND QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE

The table below provides a bank of 15 modules/units, their weighted credits and the suggested learning hours learners are expected to select 10 modules/units and achieve at least 60 credits, undertake 500 to 600 study hours to achieve the CISML Level 5 qualification

The 15 modules/units are divided into three groups:

Any 3 from Group A: Management Modules
Any 3 from Group B: Transferable/Functional Skills Modules
Any 4 from Group C: Strategic Management and Leadership Modules

GROUP A - MANAGEMENT

UNIT CODE	MODULE/UNIT TITLE	CREDITS	SUGGESTED STUDY HOURS
A5101	Organization Management and Leadership	6	60
A5102	Small Business Entrepreneurship and Management	7	70
A5103	Scarce Resources Management	6	60
A5104	Team Building and Leadership	6	60
A5105	Customer Service and Relationship Skills	6	60

GROUP B - TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

UNIT CODE	MODULE/UNIT TITLE	CREDITS	SUGGESTED STUDY HOURS
B5106	Developing and Managing Self for Performance	7	70
B5107	Problem Solving and Decision Making Skills	7	70
B5108	Leadership Development - Being a Leader	7	70
B5109	Communication and Presentation Skills for Managers	7	70
B5110	The Creative and Innovative Managers	7	70

GROUP C - STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

UNIT CODE	MODULE/UNIT TITLE	CREDITS	SUGGESTED STUDY HOURS
C5111	Strategic Management Fundamentals	8	80
C5112	Operational Strategies	8	80
C5113	Change Forces and Dynamics	7	70
C5114	Nature of Competition	7	70
C5115	Strategic Performance Outcomes	7	70

CAREER PROGRESSION PATHWAY

After obtaining CISML Level 5 qualifications and affiliate membership, you can also continue your learning and progress on the following qualifications

• CISML Graduate Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
• Upgrading your membership status to CISML Graduate/Associate via Continual Professional Development
• Top - Up Bachelors Degree: Progress to similar or higher degree qualifications in any of CISML's partnering universities.

CISML LEVEL 6 GRADUATE DIPLOMA QUALIFICATIONS

AIMS

These qualifications are frontline mangers and aspiring managers and leaders and middle level managers and leaders whose roles and responsibilities include leading sections, departments, making decisions and managing people and implementing functional and tactical strategies.

They provide and support learners in their development of knowledge, skills and capabilities in operational and administrative management roles. Transferable Skills developing personal, effectiveness, solving managerial problems, managing people, implementing functional strategies/resources and project.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Besides having sufficient mental and communication abilities to undertake the learning and assessments, it is best for learner to be working or having worked within an organization where their roles and responsibilities will provide them with the opportunity to apply and demonstrate their knowledge, skills and performance abilities.

Specifically, applicants should hold any of the following qualifications: CISML Level 5 Advance Diploma, fresh graduate or 300/400 level student of tactical universities or other recognized professional bodies.

END QUALIFICATIONS

Upon the successful completion of your study and assessment, you become eligible, after the payment of appropriate qualification/induction fees, for the award of:

• Graduate Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
• Graduate Associate of CISML

EQUIVALENCES

CISML Qualifications at level 6 demonstrate practical skills and competences that are evaluated in academics as comparable to Bachelor's Degrees, Professional Graduate Diploma and Higher National Diploma.

LEARNING AND QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE

The table below provides a bank of 15 modules/units, their weighted credits and their suggested learning hours. Learners are expected to select 10 modules and achieve at least 60 credits, undertake 500 to 600 study hour to achieve the CISML Level 6 qualifications.

The 15 modules/units are divided into three groups. Learners should select:

Any 3 from Group A: Management Skills for Role
Any 3 from Group B: Transferable Skills
Any 4 from Group C: Strategic Management Skills

GROUP A - MANAGEMENT SKILLS

UNIT CODE	MODULE/UNIT TITLE	CREDITS	SUGGESTED STUDY HOURS
A6101	Managerial Leadership	6	60
A6102	Small Business Entrepreneurship and Management	7	70
A6103	Team Building and Leadership	6	60
A6104	Project Management	7	70
A6105	Resources Management	6	60

GROUP B - TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

UNIT CODE	MODULE/UNIT TITLE	CREDITS	SUGGESTED STUDY HOURS
B6106	Personal Development as Strategic Frontline Manager/Leader	7	70
B6107	Managing Creativity and Innovation Process	7	70
B6108	Managerial Decision Making	7	70
B6109	Communication and Presentation Skills for Managers	7	70
B6110	Social Intelligences and Relationship Skills	7	70

GROUP C - STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT SKILLS

UNIT CODE	MODULE/UNIT TITLE	CREDITS	SUGGESTED STUDY HOURS
C6111	Strategic Management Fundamentals	8	80
C6112	Operational Strategies	8	80
C6113	Change Forces and Dynamics	8	80
C6114	Nature of Competition	8	80
C6115	Strategic Performance Outcomes	8	80

CAREER PROGRESSION PATHWAY

After obtaining CISML Level 6 qualifications and graduate membership, you can also continue your learning and progress on the following qualifications

• CISML Post Graduate Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
• Upgrading your membership status to CISML Graduate/Associate via Continual Professional Development
• Top - Up Bachelors Degree: Progress to similar or higher degree qualifications in any of CISML's partnering universities.

CISML LEVEL 7 POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA QUALIFICATIONS

AIMS

These qualifications are designed for middle and senior managers and leaders who have the role and responsibilities to translate and implement organizational strategies at business and functional levels.

They provide and support learners in their development of practical competencies and capabilities in general management, transferable executive capabilities and strategic management and leadership.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Generally, the learners should have managerial competences and characters. It is also best for the learner to be working or to have worked as a middle or senior executive in an organization.

Specifically, applicants should hold any of the following qualifications: CISML Level 6 Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Higher National Diploma, Post Graduate Diploma or Masters or equivalent Professional Qualifications with not less than three years work experience.

END QUALIFICATIONS

Upon the successful completion of your study and assessment, you become eligible, after the payment of appropriate qualification/induction fees, for the award of:

• CISML Level 7 Post Graduate Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
• Full Membership or Fellowship of CISML (Subject to meeting the required work experience)

EQUIVALENCES

CISML qualifications at level 7 demonstrates practical skills and capabilities that are evaluated in academics as internationally comparable to Post Graduate Diploma, Master's Degree or Part One MBA.

LEARNING AND QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE

The table below provides a bank of 16 modules/units, their weighted credits and their suggested study hours. Learners are expected to select 10 modules/units, achieve at least 60 credits and undertake between 500 and 600 hours learning time, in order to achieve the CISML Level 7 qualifications.

The 16 modules/units are divided into three groups. Learners should select:

Any 3 from Group A: Management Skills
Any 3 from Group B: Transferable Skills
Any 4 from Group C: Strategic Management Skills

GROUP A - MANAGEMENT SKILLS

UNIT CODE	MODULE/UNIT TITLE	CREDITS	SUGGESTED STUDY HOURS
A7301	Developing Human Performance Management Strategies	6	60
A7302	Strategic Financial Planning and Control	6	60
A7303	Strategic Marketing Management	6	60
A7304	Strategic ICT Management	6	60
A7305	Strategic Operations Management	6	60

GROUP B - TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

UNIT CODE	MODULE/UNIT TITLE	CREDITS	SUGGESTED STUDY HOURS
B7306	Personal Development as Strategic Manager and Leader	7	70
B7307	Managing Organizational Relationships	7	70
B7308	Strategic Innovations Management	7	70
B7309	Strategic Project Management	7	70
B7310	Conducting Strategic Management Project	7	70

GROUP C - STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT SKILLS

UNIT CODE	MODULE/UNIT TITLE	CREDITS	SUGGESTED STUDY HOURS
C7311	Strategic Analysis and Planning Practice	8	80
C7312	Strategic Implementation Practice	8	80
C7313	Strategic Leadership Practice	8	80
C7314	Strategic Change Management Practice	8	80
C7315	Strategic Positioning and Advantage	8	80
C7316	Business Performance Excellence	8	80

CAREER PROGRESSION PATHWAY

After obtaining CISML Level 7 qualifications, learners can also continue their learning and career progression on any or all of the following pathways:

• Pursue CISML Level 8 Doctorate Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Governance
• Upgrade membership status to Full Membership/Fellowship through a Continuous Professional Development.
• Submit to Charter Assessment Exercise and be Licensed as Chartered Strategic Management Practitioners.
• Top Up Master's Degree Progress to similar or higher degree qualifications in Management/Strategic Management in any of CISML's collaborating universities.

CISML LEVEL 8 DOCTORATE DIPLOMA QUALIFICATIONS

AIMS

These qualifications are designed for top level managers, leaders and business owners, who have the responsibilities for developing and implementing effective government, corporate and business strategies.

The courses provide and support learners in their development of practical skills, competences and capabilities in Strategic Strategy Development, Leadership Practices, Strategic Governance Practices and Organizational Growth Strategies.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Generally, the learner should have strong conceptual and communication capabilities. It is best for the learner to be working or to have worked at the top executive position in a corporation or government or owned and managed medium sized business.

Specifically, applicants should hold CISML Level 7 Post Graduate Diploma, Bachelor or Master's Qualifications and have not less than five years experience in Executiveship or Membership of Boards of Directors.

END QUALIFICATIONS

Upon the successful completion of your study and assessment, you become eligible, after the payment of appropriate qualification/induction fees, for the award of:

• CISML Level 8 Doctorate Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Governance.
• Fellowship of CISML (Subject to meeting required work experience)

EQUIVALENCES

CISML qualifications at level 8 demonstrates practical competencies and capabilities that are evaluated in the academics as internationally comparable to Foundation Doctorate, Professional Doctorate Diploma, and course work requirement for Doctorate Degrees.

LEARNING AND QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE

The table below provides a bank of 17 modules/units, their weighted credits and their suggested study hours. Learners are expected to select 10 modules/units, achieve at least 60 credits and undertake between 500 and 600 hours learning time, in order to achieve the CISML Level 8 qualifications.

The 17 modules/units are divided into three groups. Learners should select:

Any 3 from Group A: Strategic Growth and Performance
Any 3 from Group B: Strategic Management Capabilities
Any 4 from Group C: Strategic Leadership and Governance

GROUP A - STRATEGIC PERFORMANCE AND GROWTH

UNIT CODE	MODULE/UNIT TITLE	CREDITS	SUGGESTED STUDY HOURS
A8401	Strategic Intrapreneurship and Organic Growth	7	70
A8402	Strategic Portfolio and Risk Planning	7	70
A8403	Organizational Growth Strategies	7	70
A8404	Corporate Performance Strategies	7	70
A8405	Strategic Performance Excellence	7	70

GROUP B - STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT PRACTICE

UNIT CODE	MODULE/UNIT TITLE	CREDITS	SUGGESTED STUDY HOURS
B8406	Personal Performance Development as Strategic Manager and Leader	7	70
B8407	Strategic Thinking and Analysis	7	70
B8408	Strategic Planning Practice	7	70
B8409	Strategic Change Management Practice	7	70
B8410	Strategic Positioning and Advantage	7	70

GROUP C - STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE

UNIT CODE	MODULE/UNIT TITLE	CREDITS	SUGGESTED STUDY HOURS
C8411	Strategic Leadership Practice - Generic Techniques	8	80
C8412	Strategic Leadership Practice - Tailored Techniques	8	80
C8413	Leadership of Strategic Management Process	8	80
C8414	Stakeholders and Corporate Social Responsibilities	8	80
C8415	Strategic Governance	8	80
C8416	Organizational and Board Politics	8	80

CAREER PROGRESSION PATHWAY

After obtaining CISML Level 8 qualifications, you can also continue your learning and career progress through any or all of the following pathways:

• Submit yourself or Charter Assessment and Licensing as Chartered Strategic Management Practitioner
• Top up Doctorate Degree, you can apply to do a few top up course work or write research thesis for the award of Doctorate Degree by any of CISML's collaborating universities.

DURATION/CYCLE OF WORK

Each level programme consists of 15 to 17 courses units from which students select 10 units. The cycle of time to cover the workload is 13 weeks for Standard Training and five intensive action oriented sessions for Accelerated Executive Training.

PROCEDURE FOR ENROLMENT

• Check that you meet the requirement for the diploma grade you desire.
• Visit our Payment Portal to pay a non-refundable registration fee. Successful payment will generate a unique ID which will be used to access the form.
• Proceed to fill the Professional Diploma Form.
• After submission, you will be contacted if eligible for the diploma grade or not.
• If eligible, visit our Payment Portal to pay the Training Fee for the grade chosen within two weeks of approval.
• After confirmation of payment, your e-learning account will be activated.
• Visit the e-learning portal and log in with the unique ID generated for you and 0000 as password.
• Change password immediately after log in.
• NOTE: Course duration starts ticking from the first log in.
• Undertake your study and assessment and receive result slip
• Visit our Payment Portal to pay Award Fee for the appropriate Professional Diploma.

PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA FEES

Professional Training Fee

DIPLOMA LEVELS/TITLES	TRAINING FEE ($)	TRAINING FEE (N)
REGISTRATION FEE	14	5,000
LEVEL 5 ADVANCE DIPLOMA	42	15,000
LEVEL 6 GRADUATE DIPLOMA	83	30,000
LEVEL 7 POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA	137	50,000
LEVEL 8 DOCTORATE DIPLOMA	220	80,000

Professional Award Fee

DIPLOMA LEVELS/TITLES	AWARD FEE ($)	AWARD FEE (N)
LEVEL 5 ADVANCE DIPLOMA	75	20,000
LEVEL 6 GRADUATE DIPLOMA	150	40,000
LEVEL 7 POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA	250	60,000
LEVEL 8 DOCTORATE DIPLOMA	400	100,000

The above award fees exclude the learning and assessment fees.