Certificate in Leadership Strategy and Risk

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Overview

The Certificate in Leadership, Strategy and Risk is a professional qualification designed to develop leadership knowledge and skills in banking. It focuses on strategic direction, risk and risk management, and change management, helping learners gain professional recognition.

  • Duration: Approximately 150 learning hours, which can be completed at your own pace within the 12-month enrolment period.
  • Level: SCQF Level 10 (broadly EQF Level 6 equivalent)
  • Eligibility: Current or aspiring bank leaders who want to develop their knowledge, skills and awareness of effective leadership in banking.

Pricing (includes first exam entry); exam resit is £120: 

  • Standard Price: £1,195 

  • Chartered Members (MCBI) and Fellows (FCBI): £995 — discount automatically applied when you log in.  

This exclusive rate is part of our enhanced benefits for Chartered Members and Fellows, supporting their ongoing professional development and lifelong learning. 

This qualification will equip you with over 20 critical skills needed for leadership in modern banking, including: 

  • Adaptability and agile thinking to navigate change 

  • Strategic, analytical, and creative thinking to solve complex problems 

  • Communication, empathy, and emotional intelligence to lead people effectively 

  • Change management, coaching, and teamwork to build and sustain high-performing teams 

  • Digital and data literacy to make confident, future-focused decisions 

See the full skills list in the module specification.

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Key facts
  • Assessment: The Certificate in Leadership, Strategy and Risk is assessed through a single exam, to be completed within a 24-hour period. This exam enables learners to demonstrate their achievement of the module’s learning outcomes.
  • Certification: Digital certificate awarded within 5 working days of passing.
  • Membership Requirement: £75 annual subscription for student membership during your studies. 
  • Registration Validity: 12 months to fully complete the qualification, including sitting and passing the final exam.

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Modules

This course is divided into six key units:

Unit 1: Responsible and effective leadership in banking

Critically examine the role and impact of responsible and effective leadership in banking.

Unit 2: Strategy and strategic options in banking

Critically evaluate strategy, the strategic position and strategic options in banking.

Unit 3: Value creation in banking and the importance of innovation on value creation

Explore value creation in banking and the importance of innovation on value creation.

Unit 4: Customer-centric decisioning in banking

Describe and critically assess customer centric decisioning in banking.

Unit 5: Banking risks and risk management

Describe and evaluate banking risks and effective risk management techniques.

Unit 6: Change management

Describe and critically analyse successful change management which facilitates effective organisational transformation to achieve strategic goals.

Leadership Strategy and Risk Module Specification

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Am I Eligible?

This qualification is suitable for:

  • Current or aspiring banking leaders who want to deepen their knowledge of leadership, strategy, and risk management.

  • Professionals aiming to enhance their skills in managing risk, leading change, and driving strategic initiatives. 

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Resources

Study anytime, anywhere with online resources:

  • Six interactive eLearning units

  • Videos, case studies, and additional resources

  • Activities to apply learning at work

  • Quizzes and knowledge checks 

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