Course Overview

Want to know the secrets to successful strategic planning? The Certificate in Strategic Planning Process offers a practical approach to understanding the principles of strategic planning, guiding you step-by-step on how to deliver an effective strategy for your business.

In this comprehensive training course, you will learn about the strategic planning process, from vision to implementation, and gain the practical skills to put together an effective strategic plan that identifies the strengths and weaknesses of your organisation.

You will learn how to perform a SWAT analysis, put together a mission statement, monitor your plan, and much more. This course also explores the role of the strategic planning committee, and how it can help to prioritise tasks, plan goals and identify risks by analysing the internal and external environment.

Learning Outcomes:

• Earn an internationally-recognised qualification in Strategic Planning
• Understand the role and responsibilities of the strategic planning committee
• Familiarise with the differences between operational data and strategic data
• Learn about the different parts of a mission statement and how to write one
• Know how to put together a vision statement outlining your organisation’s objectives
• Get step-by-step guidance on how to perform a SWAT analysis
• Understand the different stages of the strategic planning process 
• Identify the external and internal factors that lead to an organisation’s success
• Develop the ability to identify the strengths and weaknesses of your organisation
• Explore the steps for monitoring, tracking and implementing your strategic plan

Who is this Course for?

The Certificate in Strategic Planning Process is for those who want to learn the fundamental principles of strategic planning to improve business performance within their organisation. The course has no specific entry requirements and can be studied part-time or full-time.

Requirements

Our Certificate in Strategic Planning Process is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation.

Assessment and Certification 

Upon completion of the course, you will be required to sit for an online multiple-choice quiz based assessment, which will determine whether you have passed the course (60% pass mark). The test will be marked immediately and results will be published instantly.

After completing the course, you can order a certificate of achievement to display your achievement for as little as £3.99 for the PDF version and £7.99 for a paper version or £10 for both. There is an additional £10 delivery charge for international students.

Career path

On successful completion, learners will have the practical skills and knowledge to implement an effective strategic plan for their organisation, with the certification to fast track their career. Career opportunities in this field include:

• Business Strategy Manager
• Business Analyst
• Business Performance Strategy
• Insight & Strategy Consultant