Certificate in Strategic Planning Online Course

Master strategic planning skills with this 100% online course. Learn to analyse, decide, and lead with clarity and direction.

Overview:

Strategic planning isn’t just for boardrooms – it’s a core skill for anyone making informed decisions in business. This course cuts through the fluff and focuses on what actually matters: how to think, plan, and respond strategically in today’s fast-paced environments. Through a structured progression of modules, you'll learn the essentials of setting clear objectives, assessing external and internal factors, weighing up options, and staying on course with ongoing review.

Whether you're mapping a five-year business plan or adjusting course mid-project, this course gives you a structured approach to make decisions with intent. With no guesswork or jargon, each module is designed to sharpen your strategic lens so you're always thinking two steps ahead – without needing a crystal ball.

Learning Outcomes:

Understand the core concepts of strategic planning frameworks

• Identify internal and external factors affecting strategic direction
• Evaluate options using recognised strategic analysis techniques
• Define clear, measurable and time-based strategic objectives
• Develop strategies for continuous review and course adjustment
• Apply structured thinking to common strategic decision-making challenges

Course Curriculum:

• Module 1: Introduction to Strategic Planning
• Module 2: Setting the Stage for Strategic Planning
• Module 3: Strategic Analysis Techniques
• Module 4: Strategic Options
• Module 5: Strategic Monitoring and Review
• Module 6: Case Studies
• Module 7: Wrap-Up and Next Steps

Who is this Course For:

• Professionals aiming to strengthen strategic thinking and planning
• Team leaders managing mid-to-long term business goals
• Small business owners looking to plan more effectively
• Aspiring managers preparing for decision-making roles
• Entrepreneurs seeking clarity in direction and focus
• Business analysts building strategic context into insights
• Consultants aligning client goals with broader strategies
• Executives needing a structured approach to future planning

Career Path:

• Strategy Analyst – Average salary: £45,000 per year
• Business Planner – Average salary: £50,000 per year
• Strategic Project Manager – Average salary: £55,000 per year
• Corporate Strategy Manager – Average salary: £70,000 per year
• Operations Strategy Lead – Average salary: £60,000 per year
• Business Development Strategist – Average salary: £52,000 per year