Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Every business is amidst a perpetual state of evolution, rendering decision-making more intricate and fraught with risk. Managers must grasp the significant drivers of change and the trajectory of change across markets, competition, technology, and business models. This comprehension is essential for evaluating the viability of sustainable growth and pinpointing the strategic development decisions required to transition today's organization into tomorrow's.
In this Certificate in Business Analysis training course, you'll gain insights into the dynamics of change within the global business landscape. Armed with this understanding, you'll then craft strategic and operational plans to underpin competitive excellence as your company charts its course forward.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Identify the main trends in the business as it develops
- Evaluate the performance of the organisation up to now
- Introduce innovative and differentiating activities in your business model
- Align and coordinate strategic and operational programmes and projects
- Introduce leading-edge tools and techniques of performance forecasting
Who should attend
Target audience
- This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Experienced business analysts and strategic planners
- Specialists in financial management
- Human resource development managers
- Specialists in operational management
- Systems analysts and business process designers
- Marketing and commercial staff
- Organisational development staff
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Megatrends - The New Global Economic Structure
- The major forces affecting business and the forecast trend.
- Business strategy in the post-COVID business environment
- Globalisation versus deglobalisation in business decisions
- Coffee break
- Globalisation versus deglobalisation in business decisions (continued)
- The concept of strategic alignment
- How to align strategic and operational plans
- The new framework of an effective strategy
Day 2
Financial and Non-financial Dimensions of Business
- Financial evaluation of a business
- The financial “anatomy” of an organisation
- Balancing profitability, liquidity and gearing
- Non-financial evaluation of a business
- Coffee break
- Non-financial evaluation of a business (continued)
- Framework for non-financial analysis
- Application of the ‘Balanced Scorecard’
Day 3
Assessing the Future Potential of a Business
- Tools and techniques of market and business analysis
- Hearing and understanding the “voice of the customer”
- Measuring and managing the impact of the product life-cycle
- Coffee break
- Measuring and managing the impact of the product life-cycle (continued)
- Forecasting the future potential of a business
- Managing crisis and controlling recovery
- Identifying future organisational development priorities
Day 4
Innovation and Risk in Business Development
- Developing innovative offerings and business models
- Evolutionary and revolutionary innovation
- The impact of disruptive innovation
- Coffee break
- The impact of disruptive innovation (continued)
- Risk analysis in business decisions
- Identifying the right risk to take
- Tools and techniques of risk management
Day 5
Value Migration and Developing People for the Future
- What is the significance of value migration?
- Internal and external value migration
- The impact of value migration on strategy and structure
- Developing human capability for the future of the company
- Coffee break
- Developing human capability for the future of the company (continued)
- The challenge of managing the agile organisation
- People development in a rapidly changing world
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Certificate in Business Analysis (PSM-003) cover?
This course covers Planning and Strategy Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:, Experienced business analysts and strategic planners, Specialists in financial management
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Kuala lumpur, Istanbul, Barcelona, Vienna, Amsterdam, Paris, Munich, London.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days, with up to five training hours per day, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Each programme includes a total of 25 training hours.
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