Professional Certificate

Data-Driven Strategy & Decision Intelligence

Professional Certificate · Level 7 · CMI Diploma Pathway

Convert organisational data into a genuine strategic asset. This course equips senior leaders to design rigorous business research, govern data responsibly, and apply predictive analytics and strategic foresight to make better, evidence-based decisions.

In-person£1,990
Virtual£990
Self-paced£490
Regionalised Pricing Available
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Data-Driven Strategy & Decision Intelligence
About this course

Why This Course

Most senior leaders are surrounded by data but lack a structured way to convert it into reliable strategic insight. This course bridges that gap, combining rigorous business research methodology with practical data governance and analytics capability.

Participants will learn to design and conduct legally and ethically sound business research, build the data governance frameworks needed to maintain integrity and compliance, and apply predictive analytics and scenario planning to inform strategic foresight. Throughout, the focus is on translating research and data into decisions a board can act on with confidence.

This course is aligned with the CMI Accredited Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Management. Participants who complete this certificate and wish to progress to the full diploma may do so through LIBT's structured pathway, with this course counting towards the relevant module requirements.

What you'll cover

Course Content

Inside the programme

Your Learning Journey

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Design and conduct legal, ethical and GDPR-compliant business research.

  2. Synthesise qualitative and quantitative data to inform complex strategic decisions.

  3. Establish robust data governance frameworks and apply predictive analytics platforms.

  4. Apply strategic foresight and scenario planning to anticipate organisational risk and opportunity.

  5. Translate research and data findings into actionable, board-ready recommendations.

Who should join

Who this programme is designed for

  • Strategic planners and senior operational heads
  • leaders progressing toward Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) or transformation director roles
  • business intelligence and analytics leads
  • senior managers responsible for data governance or digital strategy
  • leaders in regulated sectors requiring rigorous compliance in research and reporting
Accreditations and Memberships

Our Recognitions

Chartered Management Institute

This course is based on the Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Management (Level 7), which is accredited by the CMI towards gaining the Chartered Manager status.

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

London Institute of Business & Technology is a member of the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA)

London Institute of Business & Technology is a full member of the ⁠Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA).

Awarding Body

Why choose the London Institute of Business & Technology

The London Institute of Business and Technology (LIBT) is a British institution with over a decade of experience delivering professional and executive education to organisations and individuals across the world. We work with more than 200 companies globally, delivering programmes in the UK, UAE, Thailand, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Jamaica, the Isle of Man and beyond. Our reach is international; our standards are uncompromisingly British.

Our Track Record

LIBT has been delivering professional and executive education for over ten years. We have worked with organisations across the private, public and third sectors, from regional government bodies and development agencies to multinational corporations and financial institutions. Our programmes have been delivered across four continents, and our trainers bring deep practitioner experience to every cohort they work with.

We do not treat corporate training as a commodity. Every programme we deliver, whether to an individual learner or a cohort of fifty senior leaders, is held to the same standard: rigorous in content, practical in application and relevant to the challenges leaders face today.

Quality and Regulation

LIBT is a full member of the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), the UK's independent body responsible for safeguarding standards in higher education. This membership confirms that our programmes, processes and academic practices meet the standards expected of a recognised UK higher education provider - an assurance that matters to corporate clients evaluating training providers for senior and executive cohorts.

Professional Accreditations

LIBT holds accreditation and endorsement from the UK's most respected professional bodies.

The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accredits and endorses a range of LIBT programmes, confirming they meet CMI's standards for management and leadership education. Participants completing a CMI-accredited programme at LIBT become eligible for Chartered Manager status, one of the most widely recognised professional designations in management worldwide.

The Association for Project Management (APM) has recognised LIBT's Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management under its Pathway 2 Recognised Assessment for the Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) designation, placing LIBT among a select group of institutions whose assessment meets APM's professional standard.

Academic Progression

For participants who wish to convert professional achievement into formal academic qualifications, LIBT's programmes provide direct pathways to postgraduate and undergraduate degrees at partner universities including the University of London, Coventry University, the University of Lancashire, the University of Portsmouth, the University of Essex, the University of Wolverhampton and Acacia University in the United States. Progression is based on each university's independent review of LIBT's programmes and outcomes.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a technical or data science background for this course?
No. The course focuses on the strategic governance and application of research and data rather than technical coding or statistical programming, making it accessible to leaders without a quantitative background.
How does this course connect to the CMI Level 7 Diploma?
This course is derived from and aligned with part of a module in LIBT's CMI-accredited Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Management. A structured pathway is available for those wishing to progress to full academic credit.
Can this course be delivered for our organisation's strategy or analytics team?
Yes. LIBT offers bespoke in-house delivery for corporate clients, with research design and case material contextualised to your sector and data environment. Contact us to discuss your requirements.
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