The CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Approaches to Mental Health and Wellbeing is a senior-level management qualification designed for leaders and managers who want to develop the knowledge and strategic capability to promote mental health and wellbeing within organisational settings. The qualification focuses on understanding how effective approaches to mental health and wellbeing can influence organisational performance, employee satisfaction, recruitment and retention, reputation, and the overall quality of organisational outcomes.
Throughout the course, Learners explore the relationship between mental health, wellbeing and organisational performance, including issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, employee satisfaction, recruitment and retention, organisational culture, legal safeguards, discrimination, stigma, and the balance between individual and operational needs. The course also considers practical approaches such as flexible working, support networks, Mental Health First Aid, wellbeing champions, supervision and appraisal, learning and development, healthy workplace environments, and whole-organisation approaches.
A key focus is the development of strategic approaches that align mental health and wellbeing initiatives with an organisation’s vision, mission, resources, people, environment and strategic objectives. Learners also examine policy development, governance, stakeholder engagement, communication, data and benchmarking, leadership approaches, diversity and inclusion, and the implementation and sustainability of a positive organisational culture.
By completing the CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Approaches to Mental Health and Wellbeing, Learners develop the ability to evaluate organisational wellbeing challenges, propose appropriate strategies, critically appraise approaches to sustaining a positive culture, and make evidence-informed recommendations that support healthier work systems and organisational success. The qualification is particularly relevant to senior managers, regional managers, specialist managers, directors and other leaders responsible for people, organisational performance and strategic development.
The CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Approaches to Mental Health and Wellbeing is available to Learners from the age of 19. CMI does not specify formal entry requirements for this qualification; however, the approved CMI Centre is responsible for ensuring that Learners have sufficient capability to undertake learning and assessment at Level 7.
Learners should therefore be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to undertake Level 7 learning and assessment.
- Understand and communicate information effectively in English, as the qualification is delivered in English.
- Engage with strategic management, leadership and organisational issues at an appropriate level.
- Undertake independent study, research and assessment activities.
- Apply relevant knowledge and evidence to organisational and workplace contexts.
CMI Centres are required to provide appropriate programme information and guidance, publish their own entry and selection criteria, recruit Learners with integrity, and complete an induction that identifies Learners’ development needs and supports their learning journey.
Previous management, leadership or professional experience may be beneficial for applying the concepts in a practical organisational context, but CMI does not specify a mandatory prior qualification or professional experience requirement for entry.
The CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Approaches to Mental Health and Wellbeing consists of one specialist Level 7 unit. The qualification requires Learners to complete Unit 716, which carries 7 credits, 18 Guided Learning Hours (GLH), and 70 Total Unit Time (TUT) hours.
Unit 716: Strategic Approaches to Mental Health and Wellbeing
This unit develops the strategic knowledge and leadership capability required to understand, evaluate and improve mental health and wellbeing within an organisational context. It focuses on the relationship between workplace wellbeing and organisational performance and enables Learners to consider contemporary approaches for creating healthy work systems.
Key areas covered include:
- The impact of mental health and wellbeing on organisational performance.
- The economic, operational, reputational and workforce benefits of effective wellbeing management.
- The complexities of managing mental health and wellbeing within different organisational contexts.
- Issues including stress, anxiety, depression, disclosure, stigma, discrimination, fairness and individual rights.
- Contemporary approaches to creating healthy work systems.
- Flexible working and work-life integration.
- Mental Health First Aid, support networks, wellbeing champions and designated sources of advice and support.
- Supervision, appraisal, learning and development and whole-organisation wellbeing initiatives.
- Workplace environment and organisational design.
- Developing strategies that align mental health and wellbeing with organisational vision, mission and strategic objectives.
- Mental health and wellbeing policy development.
- Leadership approaches and their influence on organisational culture.
- Governance, communication, stakeholder engagement and action planning.
- Gathering and analysing organisational data, including staff satisfaction and absence information.
- Approaches for implementing and sustaining a positive culture of mental health and wellbeing.
Skills You Will Gain
By completing the unit, Learners will be able to:
- Understand the impact of managing mental health and wellbeing on organisational performance.
- Understand how to develop a culture of mental health and wellbeing.
The unit is designed at senior leadership level and encourages Learners to critically assess organisational challenges, evaluate contemporary approaches and propose appropriate strategies and recommendations for creating and sustaining a positive mental health and wellbeing culture.
The CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Approaches to Mental Health and Wellbeing is recommended for practising or aspiring senior managers and leaders who have responsibility for people, organisational performance, workplace culture, strategy or service delivery. The qualification is particularly suitable for Learners who want to develop strategic approaches to promoting mental health and wellbeing within an organisational context.
This course is suitable for:
- Senior Managers responsible for organisational strategy, people and performance.
- Regional Managers overseeing teams, operations or services across different locations.
- Specialist Managers working in areas such as human resources, quality, risk, finance, IT, marketing or other professional functions.
- Directors and senior leaders responsible for organisational culture, governance and strategic decision-making.
- Chief Executive Officers and senior executives seeking to strengthen organisational wellbeing strategies.
- HR and people-management professionals involved in workplace wellbeing, employee engagement and organisational development.
- Managers responsible for developing or implementing mental health and wellbeing policies and initiatives.
- Leaders seeking to create healthy work systems and a positive organisational culture.
- Professionals who need to evaluate the relationship between employee wellbeing and organisational performance.
- Experienced managers seeking to strengthen their strategic leadership and management practice in line with senior-level professional standards.
The course is also appropriate for Learners who want to develop their ability to critically evaluate workplace mental health and wellbeing challenges and propose evidence-informed strategies for creating and sustaining a positive organisational culture. The unit is mapped to senior-level capabilities including decision-making, communication and influencing, developing people, building relationships, leading change and innovation, managing resources and risk, and achieving results.
Successful completion of the CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Approaches to Mental Health and Wellbeing can support Learners in progressing their professional management and leadership development. The qualification provides a foundation for further study within the CMI Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership suite.
Further CMI Qualifications
Learners may progress within the Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership suite by topping up their Award towards:
- CMI Level 7 Certificate
- CMI Level 7 Diploma
Professional Development
The qualification can also support ongoing professional development, including opportunities to:
- Develop senior-level management and leadership practice.
- Strengthen strategic decision-making and organisational performance capabilities.
- Develop skills in leading change and innovation, managing resources and risk, and achieving organisational results.
- Explore the opportunity to progress towards Chartered Manager status, subject to the relevant CMI requirements.
- Consider higher-level CMI qualifications or progression into Higher Education study.
Career Progression
The strategic management and leadership capabilities developed through the qualification can support progression towards roles such as:
- Senior Manager
- Regional Manager
- Specialist Manager
- Director
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
The qualification is particularly valuable for Learners seeking to apply strategic approaches to mental health and wellbeing alongside broader responsibilities for organisational culture, people, performance, resources and strategic leadership.
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The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) is a UK professional body and awarding organisation dedicated to management and leadership. CMI is the only Royal Chartered Body for management and leadership, with a Royal Charter recognising management as a profession and providing the foundation for Chartered Manager status.
What CMI Provides
- Regulated management and leadership qualifications
- Professional standards
- Management and leadership development
- Professional membership
- Chartered recognition
Why CMI?
CMI qualifications connect structured learning with practical management and leadership capability. They are designed to help professionals:
- Manage effectively — Lead people, teams and organisational activities.
- Make better decisions — Evaluate situations, priorities and opportunities.
- Think strategically — Understand organisational direction, performance and long-term priorities.
- Develop professionally — Build knowledge, capability and continuing professional development.
For experienced professionals, CMI offers pathways to fCMgr and CMgr, subject to eligibility requirements.
CMI Qualifications & UK Regulation
CMI offers regulated qualifications in management and leadership across different levels and qualification sizes. Its regulated qualifications operate within the UK’s four national regulatory frameworks:
- Ofqual — England
- CCEA Regulation — Northern Ireland
- Qualifications Wales — Wales
- Qualifications Scotland — Scotland
CMI is the awarding organisation, while the relevant national regulator provides regulatory oversight within its jurisdiction. Individual qualifications are identified through their official qualification titles, qualification codes and qualification numbers.
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