Level 8 Diploma in
Strategic Management and Leadership Practice

12 months

No study needed — just 8 assignments for a Level 8 Diploma in 12 months.

12 months

No study needed — just 8 assignments for a Level 8 Diploma in 12 months.

100% Accredited

Accredited by Ofqual (UK Government) and officially recognized across the UK.

100% Accredited

Accredited by Ofqual (UK Government) and officially recognized across the UK.

80% Refund

Get an 80% refund if you're not successful — plus a full free initial consultation included.

80% Refund

Get an 80% refund if you're not successful — plus a full free initial consultation included.

Save 80%

Tuition is just 20% of the cost of studying directly in the UK — excluding living expenses.

Save 80%

Tuition is just 20% of the cost of studying directly in the UK — excluding living expenses.

UK.Gov Recognition No. 603/6996/6

OTHM Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice

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APEL.Q Process in Detail

We support you every step of the way — from portfolio submission to the External Quality Audit by Ofqual UK.Gov Awarding Bodies.

Portfolio Submission

  • Holding a Master's degree with 10 years of experience.
  • Meeting the English language proficiency requirement.

The APEL.Q application follows the standard academic admission process.

Assignments Completion

Candidates are provided with review materials and detailed instructions for undertaking the competency assessments.

The competency assessments correspond to the exercises of 8 subjects including:

  1. Developing Strategic Management and Leadership Potential (L/618/5988)
  2. Managing Strategic Change (R/618/5989)
  3. Project Development, Planning and Management (J/618/5990)
  4. Advanced Research Design and Methodologies (L/618/5991)
  5. Developing Research Capability (R/618/5992)
  6. Strategic Financial Management (L/616/2727)
  7. Strategic Human Resource Management (F/616/2725)
  8. Entrepreneurship and Innovation (Y/616/2729 )

Internal Assessment (Pre-EPA)

Each completed assignment will undergo an internal assessment. In case of failure, feedback and instructions will be provided for resubmission.

*Candidates are allowed one free retake if they do not pass.

End-Point Assessment (EPA)

Once all assessments have passed the internal assessment process, the entire body of work is passed to the Ofqual UK.Gov Awarding Bodies for independent assessment.

In case of failure, the candidate is instructed to retake.

*Candidates can retake once for free.

Refund policy of up to 80%

Submission

100% Refund

Candidates receive detailed consultation before submitting their portfolio application and are eligible for a 100% refund if the application is rejected.

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Internal Assessment

50% Refund

Candidates will receive a 50% refund of this payment installment if the first three competency assessments are not passed. No refund will be given if the candidate does not proceed according to the required timeline.

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External Assessment

80% Refund

Candidates will receive up to 80% refund of this payment installment if the second portfolio submission is still unsuccessful. No refund will be given if the candidate does not proceed according to the required timeline.

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Submission

100% Refund

Candidates receive detailed consultation before submitting their portfolio application and are eligible for a 100% refund if the application is rejected.

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Internal Assessment

50% Refund

Candidates will receive a 50% refund of this payment installment if the first three competency assessments are not passed. No refund will be given if the candidate does not proceed according to the required timeline.

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External Assessment

80% Refund

Candidates will receive up to 80% refund of this payment installment if the second portfolio submission is still unsuccessful. No refund will be given if the candidate does not proceed according to the required timeline.

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