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CMI Level 7 – Strategic Management & Leadership

CMI Level 7 – Strategic Management & Leadership vs 1 alternatives compared

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CMI Level 7 – Strategic Management & LeadershipLean Practitioner Certification
VendorCMILean Enterprise Institute
LevelAdvancedIntermediate
Exam fee£2,000–£6,000$500–$1,500
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Typical salary£50K–£90K$70K–$100K
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Which should you choose?

Should I take CMI Level 7 – Strategic Management & Leadership or Lean Practitioner Certification first?

Lean Practitioner Certification is the lower-level certification (Intermediate vs Advanced), so it is usually the better first step.