Strategic Sustainability Leadership (Level 7, Award) CMI

Develop sustainability leadership capability and help your organisation thrive in an ever-evolving global landscape.

Oct 2025 start

Accreditation type: Award

Course level: 7

Cost: £1350 per person

Level 7 Sustainability

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Course details

Sustainability leadership is increasingly crucial in today’s business landscape, as organisations face growing pressure to balance economic, environmental, and social goals. For strategic managers and leaders, embracing sustainability is not just about complying with regulations or enhancing corporate reputation; it is about driving long-term value creation, fostering innovation, and ensuring resilience in an ever-evolving global landscape.

These qualifications are designed to support practising or aspiring strategic managers and leaders, accountable for setting the strategic direction of an organisation. Through these qualifications, they will develop an awareness of sustainability leadership, and develop skills to put learning into practice through strategy development and change leadership.

Customise this qualification to your development needs. Key topics at Level 7 Award can include;

  • Strategic Sustainability Project
  • Principles of Strategic Sustainability Leadership
  • Leading an Effective Sustainability Strategy
  • Leading Systemic Change for Sustainability

Benefits of this course

Drive long-term value creation, foster innovation, and ensure resilience in an ever-evolving global landscape. In an era marked by climate change, resource scarcity, and evolving consumer expectations, learn how to unlock new opportunities through a well executed sustainability strategy.

How this course can benefit your career

Develop a strategic awareness of sustainability leadership. Develop the skills required to lead systemic change, influence other senior decision makers and build frameworks that create impactful change for the future.

Why Shoreditch Business School

Our professional development courses are available online, in-person or in hybrid format. Small group sizes and focused sessions ensure meaningful learning and direct application to the workplace.

Every programme is led by expert faculty who combine academic depth with hands-on business experience. Their teaching bridges theory and practice, helping learners think strategically, act decisively and deliver results.

Shoreditch Business School is part of the Ofsted Outstanding New City College Group, one of the UK’s most respected further education providers. This means that every course reflects the highest academic standards and a solid understanding of what professionals and businesses need to succeed.

Our campus is strategically located between Hoxton, Shoreditch and the City of London, placing learners at the centre of one of the UK’s most dynamic business hubs.

With purpose-built teaching spaces, breakout areas and meeting rooms, the campus offers a professional environment designed to support learning, networking and connection.

Minimum Requirements

18+. To study this course, applicants must be working in a management role. The qualification is awarded through assessment-based coursework and tasks.