The UK government-backed qualification designed for Directors and Senior Managers who lead performance and productivity improvement, across every sector. Ofqual-regulated. Master’s equivalent. 15 units. 38 credits. Globally recognised.
Everything you need to know about the UK’s most strategic productivity qualification, in five numbers.
UK Regulated Qualifications Framework
Total Credits Awarded
All Mandatory, Level 7
Total Qualification Time
Guided Learning Hours
Developed with the Institute of Productivity. Every unit is Level 7, postgraduate standard. Covering strategic leadership, lean, innovation, CRM, CSR, quality, and operations across all sectors.
8 Credits — R/617/7679
10 Credits — J/617/7680
10 Credits — L/617/7681
10 Credits — R/617/7682
6 Credits — D/617/7684
8 Credits — H/617/7685
6 Credits — K/617/7686
8 Credits — M/617/7687
6 Credits — T/617/7688
6 Credits — A/617/7689
8 Credits — M/617/7690
8 Credits — T/617/7691
10 Credits — A/617/7692
6 Credits — F/617/7693
10 Credits — L/617/7759
Unlike sector-specific credentials, this Level 7 Diploma applies strategic leadership and productivity frameworks universally, giving you career mobility across any industry.
This isn’t an academic exercise. It’s a career-defining strategic credential designed for working Directors and Senior Managers who need to prove, and improve organisational performance.
For professionals with migration aspirations, the Ofqual Level 7 credential carries significant weight in skills assessment processes across Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the UK, equivalent to a Master’s degree on the national qualifications frameworks.
Demonstrate strategic leadership & productivity improvement capability
Lead Lean, Kaizen, and innovation transformation at enterprise scale
Own cross-functional performance & supply chain productivity
Architect organisational operating systems with globally portable credential
Migration skills assessment points — Australia, NZ, Canada, UK
UK Ofqual Level 7 = Master’s equivalent globally. Recognised by skills assessment authorities, immigration departments, and multinational employers across APAC and beyond.
HRD Corp CPD framework. Employer sponsorship packs. Competitive edge in GLC & MNC management tracks.
HRD CORP • CPD • GLC
SkillsFuture-compatible positioning. Strengthens executive profile for senior management appointments in Singapore's productivity-focused economy.
SKILLSFUTURE • PRODUCTIVITY
UK Level 7 recognised for skilled migration assessment. Management roles on MLTSSL. VETASSESS pathway. Equivalent to AQF Level 9.
VETASSESS • MLTSSL • AQF 9
International credential for Pacific Islands senior management. Limited local postgraduate options create decisive competitive advantage.
PACIFIC • LEADERSHIP • MANAGEMENT
Yes. Level 7 on the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework is equivalent to a Master's degree. It is also equivalent to Level 7 on the European Qualifications Framework and Level 11 on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework. This qualification is internationally recognised by employers, professional bodies, and skills assessment authorities worldwide.
Yes. A UK Ofqual-regulated Level 7 qualification is recognised as a Master's-level credential by skills assessment authorities including VETASSESS in Australia. It strengthens your profile for skilled migration pathways where management roles appear on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) or other occupation lists. The qualification is equivalent to AQF Level 9.
This is a cross-sector qualification suitable for Directors and Senior Managers in any industry — manufacturing, services, healthcare, education, construction, technology, finance, retail, logistics, energy, and the public sector. The 15 units cover universal strategic leadership, productivity, lean thinking, innovation, and operational excellence competencies that apply across all sectors.
The qualification carries 38 credits across 15 Level 7 units with a Total Qualification Time (TQT) of 380 hours and 190 Guided Learning Hours (GLH). Units cover Critical Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Kaizen, Lean Thinking, Innovation, CSR, CRM & Digital Analytics, Quality & Supply Chain, Toyota Kata, Visual Management, and more.
Yes. The programme is delivered online/blended and is specifically designed for working professionals. Self-paced study with MCQ and assignment-based assessments means you can complete the qualification without a career break. You continue to work full-time throughout.
Yes. Employer sponsorship packs with corporate invoicing are available. In Malaysia, the programme is positioned within the HRD Corp CPD framework. In Singapore, it carries SkillsFuture-compatible positioning. EDUK8U provides sponsorship letter templates for corporate enrolment.
The qualification was designed by NOCN UK in partnership with the Institute of Productivity. It was developed to support the UK Government's productivity agenda and the creation of the UK Productivity Council. The qualification is Ofqual-regulated, ensuring rigorous quality standards and international recognition.
Q2 2026 intake now open. Ofqual-regulated Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma. Awarded by NOCN UK. 15 units. 38 credits. Master’s equivalent. Cross-sector. Globally portable.