Levels 7 Qualifications in Executive Management (Qualifications and Credit Framework Levels 7)

“I have just started a new job as School Business Manager and have already used my learning from the Human Resource Management module several times. My attendance on the course was seen at my interview as a sign of dedication to my move into a new sphere of employment and I also believe that the Accounting for Non-Accountants course was a deciding factor in my appointment”.
V J – Flight Lieutenant, Royal Air Force

Quick Summary

BMC offers the latest (QCF) Level and 7 Qualifications in Executive Management. These consist of the "Award", "Certificate" and "Diploma".

Each Bristol Management Centre "Success" series module provides credits towards these qualifications as well as resulting in other internationally recognised qualifications such as PRINCE2®and Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®) on successful completion of exams and assessments. The various routes to the Level 7 qualifications are described in the Route Diagram at the bottom of this page. You will see from this that the qualifications are also "nested", so that you can fully utilise a completed qualification (eg the Award) as a stepping stone to the next (eg the Certificate).

Please note, however, that the Level 7 assessments require a significant commitment of time and effort over and above attendance on the courses themselves. You will need to plan your work schedule carefully in order to ensure you have the best chance of successfully completing the qualification of your choice.

Success in Business Management

This is a two-week module, (also available as two separate one-week standalones – Success in Business Operations and Success in Business Strategy & Marketing). Successful completion of the module and the corresponding assessments, consisting of a Reflective Review and a Work-based Assignment (see note below), results in the Level 7 Award in Executive Management.

Success in Project Management

This is a one-week project management methodology module. Successful completion of the module and assessments (see note below), together with Success in Business Management, results in the award of the Level 7 Certificate in Executive Management as well as the Government Best Practice PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner qualifications.

Success in Financial Management

This one-week module was formerly known as “Accounting for Non-Accountants”. Successful completion of the module and assessments (see note below), together with Success in Business Management, results in the award of the Level 7 Certificate in Executive Management.

Success in Deploying Business Strategy

This is a one-week programme management module. Successful completion of the module and assessments (see note below), together with those gained from the three previous “Success” series modules, results in the Level 7 Diploma in Executive Management as well as the Government Best Practice Managing Successful Programmes Foundation and Practitioner qualifications.

Success in Risk Management

This is a one-week risk management module. Successful completion of the module and assessments (see note below), results in a Risk Management option endorsement to the Level 7 Diploma in Executive Management as well as the Government Best Practice Management of Risk (M_o_R®) Foundation and Practitioner qualifications

Note: Preparatory work for the various assessments/assignments associated with the Level7 Award can be commenced towards the end of the first week of attendance. Students should allow a further 2 to 5 weeks subsequently in order to complete them. The assessments for the Level 7 Certificate and Diploma consist of those for the Award plus a number of others. Students should allow up to a further 9 weeks to complete those associated with the Certificate and up to another 9 weeks for the Diploma. Please refer to Qualifications for further details.

BMC strongly recommends you do the Level 7 Award as a first step to the higher qualifications. It is the simplest and most straightforward way of getting a valued qualification on your CV, at the same time as achieving your primary purpose of doing a business related resettlement course as preparation for your new career.

Routes to Level 7 Executive Management Qualifications