I'm after some guidance on whether to go for L5 or L7, I've searched the forum, watched youtube blogs on both levels and read reviews but I still can't decide if L7 will be too much for me. 

I am currently working in a HR Business Partner role for an international organisation but have only recently been officially moved into this role, prior I managed all the HR for our London office for the last 3 years (though it's a small office) and my previous career has always had a heavy HR element but never the main part of my role. I also ran my own recruitment business for a couple of years back in 2013. 

From a study time perspective I would rather go straight to L7 and get it done as ultimately I think this is where I want to end up with my career goals in mind and if I was to start with L5 I would only want to do L7 once completed anyway, are there any credits on the new qualifications from L5 that can be used towards L7? This would be an ideal route but from what I am reading it's not possible. 

I am 40 and it's been a long time since I studied properly though I am very driven and have always succeeded when I've put my mind to something and am able to learn quickly and retain information fairly easily, so the commitment and time for an L7 are not an issue but would I really struggle with the course content and being able to complete the assignments with current experience?

For further info on my current role we are a small team that work internationally so we have exposure to all areas, though day to day is very transactional we also all have input and influence into strategy and policy. 

Any help or guidance appreciated or to hear other people's experience if they maybe jumped straight into L7. Thanks.