Award in Strategic Approaches to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (Level 7)

QN: 603/5626/1

The aim of this award is to enable senior leaders to develop an in-depth understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion at a strategic level. Leaders will have the opportunity to critically assess structural inequality within an organisational and societal context. They will discuss approaches to comply with legal and good practice requirements and to appraise the influence of equality, diversity and inclusion on strategic objectives. The unit culminates in leaders being given the opportunity to develop strategic priorities for equality, diversity and inclusion.

This qualification is aligned to CMI Professional Standards.

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Qualification Type Award
CMI Code 7A31
Qualification Number (QN) 603/5626/1
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 24
Total Qualification Time (TQT) 80
Accreditation status Live

Typical Units

Our qualifications are broken down into units and relevant topics aligned to the level and qualification. There is only one unit for this qualification:

  • Strategic approaches to equality diversity and inclusion

Qualification Benefits

For learners

  • Develop in-depth understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion at a strategic level

For organisations

  • Remove structural inequality both within an organisational and social context
  • Develop an understanding of approaches to comply with legal and good practice around the influence of equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Develop strategic priorities for equality, diversity and inclusion

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