Professional certification in General Training

Professional Certificate in Strategy & Strategic Planning

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Duration & Study Mode:
Full time, Part-time, Evening and Weekends, Virtual online
Location:
London, Flexible online
Duration: 5 Days / 5 Weeks

Course Overview

This practical and insightful certificate program provides professionals and emerging leaders with the frameworks, tools, and skills required to define, develop, and execute business strategies. Covering everything from environmental analysis to competitive advantage and performance monitoring, the course empowers participants to drive strategic outcomes within their organizations. It is suitable for managers, business analysts, consultants, and decision-makers involved in strategic roles.

Prerequisites:

  • Basic understanding of business models and organizational structures

  • Some experience in a managerial or planning role is helpful

  • No prior strategy training required

What You Gain After the Course

  • Strong foundation in strategic planning principles and methodologies

  • Ability to formulate and evaluate strategic plans

  • Skills in business environment and competitive analysis

  • Experience in applying strategy tools like SWOT, PESTLE, Porter’s Five Forces, Balanced Scorecard

  • A professional certificate validating strategic competence

Jobs You Can Get After Completing This Course:

  • Strategy Analyst

  • Business Strategy Manager

  • Corporate Planner

  • Management Consultant

  • Business Development Manager

  • Operations Strategist

  • Chief Strategy Officer (with experience)

Corporate Group Training

  • Customized Training
  • Onsite / Virtual
  • Instructor-led Delivery
  • For small to large groups

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Syllabus

Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Strategic Thinking

  • What is strategy?
  • Levels of strategy: corporate, business, functional
  • Vision, mission, and values alignment
  • Strategy vs operational planning

Module 2: Environmental and Industry Analysis

  • PESTLE framework for macro-environment assessment
  • Porter’s Five Forces for industry analysis
  • Understanding trends and disruptions
  • Competitor and customer analysis

Module 3: Internal Strategic Analysis

  • SWOT and TOWS matrices
  • Core competencies and resource-based view (RBV)
  • Value chain and capability analysis
  • Culture, structure, and internal alignment

Module 4: Strategy Formulation

  • Identifying strategic options
  • Growth strategies: Ansoff Matrix, diversification, integration
  • Strategic positioning and competitive advantage
  • Business model innovation

Module 5: Strategic Planning Tools and Techniques

  • Balanced Scorecard
  • OKRs (Objectives and Key Results)
  • Scenario planning
  • Strategic risk and contingency planning

Module 6: Strategy Execution and Monitoring

  • Translating strategy into action
  • KPIs and performance dashboards
  • Change management and leadership in strategy execution
  • Course wrap-up and next steps

Capstone: Strategy Simulation / Case Study

  • Real-world or simulated strategic planning exercise
  • Team strategy pitch or presentation
  • Feedback from peers and instructor
  • Certificate issuance and strategic career roadmap


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