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Master the art of strategic planning through expert guidance, equipping you with the skills and confidence to lead your organisation towards sustainable growth and competitive advantage.
What will you learn from this course?
- Gain comprehensive knowledge about business administration and business management
- Understand the core competencies and principles of business administration and business management
- Explore the various areas of business administration and management
- Know how to apply the skills you acquired from this course in a real-life context
- Become a confident and expert business administrator or business manager
Business Strategies and Planning Program Course
Master the skills you need to propel your career forward in business administration and business management. This course will equip you with the essential knowledge and skillset that will make you a confident business administrator or business manager and take your career to the next level. This comprehensive business strategies and planning course is designed to help you surpass your professional goals. The skills and knowledge that you will gain through studying this business strategies and planning course will help you get one step closer to your professional aspirations and develop your skills for a rewarding career.
This comprehensive course will teach you the theory of effective business administration and business management practice and equip you with the essential skills, confidence and competence to assist you in the business administration and business management industry. You’ll gain a solid understanding of the core competencies required to drive a successful career in business administration and business management. This course is designed by industry experts, so you’ll gain knowledge and skills based on the latest expertise and best practices. This extensive course is designed for business administrator or business manager or for people who are aspiring to specialise in business administration and business management.
Enrol in this business strategies and planning course today and take the next step towards your personal and professional goals. Earn industry-recognised credentials to demonstrate your new skills and add extra value to your CV that will help you outshine other candidates.
This comprehensive business strategies and planning course is ideal for anyone wishing to boost their career profile or advance their career in this field by gaining a thorough understanding of the subject. Anyone willing to gain extensive knowledge on this business administration and business management can also take this course.
Whether you are a complete beginner or an aspiring professional, this course will provide you with the necessary skills and professional competence, and open your doors to a wide number of professions within your chosen sector.
This business strategies and planning course has no academic prerequisites and is open to students from all academic disciplines. You will, however, need a laptop, desktop, tablet, or smartphone, as well as a reliable internet connection.
This business strategies and planning course assesses learners through multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Upon successful completion of the modules, learners must answer MCQs to complete the assessment procedure. Through the MCQs, it is measured how much a learner could grasp from each section. In the assessment pass mark is 60%.
Welcome – How to Get The Most Out of The Course
- Learn Business Fundamentals and Create Your Own Business Plan Today
- Getting Started – How to Use Our \Course
- Quickfire Strategy Quiz How Much Do You Know About Your Business Strategy
- Quickfire Strategy Quiz – My ”Answers”
- How to Get The Most from This Course
- Using The Course Map Matrix
- Guide to The Course Assignments
- Download All Course Materials Here
Business Fundamentals: Connecting Business Strategy to The Business Plan
- Section Introduction: Connecting Business Strategy to the Business Plan
- Business Strategy to Business Plan
- What Do You Mean by Business Strategy
- What is Business Plan
- What Do We Mean by Corporate Business Strategy
- Should You Be Creating Shareholder Value
- Introduction to Strategic Management
The Value of Strategic Analysis
- Section Introduction: The Value of Strategic Analysis
- Strategic Analysis – The First Step
- What is Strategic Analysis
- Frameworks for Strategic Analysis
- Strategic Analysis Frameworks Case Study: Apple
Business Fundamentals: Frameworks and Theories Business Strategists Must Know
- Section Introduction: Frameworks and Theories Business Strategists Must Know
- Why are these Business Models important
- The Story of the Hedgehog and the Fox
- Why are Management Theories Useful in Business Strategy
- SWOT Analysis
- Introduction to Michael Porter’s Five Forces Model
- Lafley and Martin Five Step Strategy Model
- The 5Cs Model
- What is PEST or Broad Factors Analysis
- PESTEL Analysis
- Ansoff Matrix
- Value Chain
- Business Model Synthesis
- Black Swan Events – Coronavirus
Critical Evaluation of Leadership
- Section Introduction: Critical Evaluation of Leadership
- Vision and Leadership – Starting at the Top
- What Skills are We Looking for in Management
- What is the Purpose of a Vision Statement
Products and Services and Competitive Advantage
- Section Introduction: Products Services and Competitive Advantage
- What do we mean by Products and Services
- Why Product Differentiation is Critical
- Product Diversification in Business Strategy
- How Does Quality Management Fit into Your Business Strategy
- What Do We Mean by Competitive Advantage
- Bowman’s Strategic Clock – Strategic Positioning
- Products, Services and Technology in the Business Plan
Competition – Know Your Enemy
- Section Introduction: Competition – Know Your Enemy
- Competitor Analysis
- BCG Matrix
- Competitors and Competitive Forces
- Competitive Intensity
- Industry Life Cycle
- Competition – Business Plan Tie In
External Strategic Analysis – Industry, Markets and Competition
- Section Introduction: Industry, Markets and Competition
- What do We Mean by External Strategic Analysis
- How Does Industry Analysis Help
- Conducting PEST or Broad Factors External Analysis
- What are the Business and Funding Life Cycles
- Value Chains: Connecting Companies to their External Environment
- Addressing the Total Addressable Market (TAM)
- Market Segmentation: Choosing Customers
- Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- Bargaining Power of Customers/Buyers
- Business Plan – Industry, Markets and Competition
Internal Strategic Analysis – Operations and Customer Management
- Section Introduction – Operations and Customer Management
- What are Business Operations
- Strategic Analysis with the Business Model Canvas
- How can Corporate Structure Impact Strategy
- Organisational Development
- Reviewing the Operations of the Firm
- Click and Mortar – Online Meets Offline
- Ecommerce Business Models
- Internal Strategic Analysis – Business Plan Tie In
Six Minute Strategist SWOT Assignment
- Section Introduction: Six Minute Strategist SWOT Assignment
Customer Value Proposition
- Section Introduction: Customer Value Proposition
- Understanding The Customer Value Proposition
- Positioning Your Firm in the Market
- What do We Mean by a Profit Model
- Hax’s Delta Model
- Switching Costs and Customer Strategy
- Managing the Customer Experience
- What is the Customer Journey
- Customers, Customer Value and the Business Plan
Sales and Marketing Strategy
- Section Introduction: Sales and Marketing
- The 5 Ps of Marketing
- How Can You Plan Your Marketing
- Push Marketing Strategy
- Pull Marketing Strategy
- Understanding AIDA
- Progressive Sequence of Nine Agreements
- Pricing Strategies
- Sales and Marketing in the Business Plan
Digital Business Strategy Transformation
- Section Introduction: Digital Business Strategy Transformation
- Why Do You Need a Digital Strategy Blueprint
- What Skills and Assets do You need to be a Digital Entrepreneur
- Digital Strategy Blueprint Overview
- Digital Strategy – Customer Centric Transformation
- Digital Strategy – Customer Experience Transformation
- Digital Strategy – Customer Channel Transformation
- Digital Strategy – Digital Skills Transformation
- Digital Strategy – Tools and Resources
Understanding Financial Statements
- Section Introduction: Understanding Financial Statements
- Overview of Financial Statements
- GAAP: Accruals vs Cash Accounting
- Income Statement or Profit and Loss Account
- Introduction to the Balance Sheet
- Cash Flow Statement
- Cash Flow Metrics Explained
- Case Study – Apple Financial Statements
- Financial Statements in the Business Plan
Finance: Strategic Financial Analysis
- Section Introduction: Strategic Financial Analysis
- What is Financial Analysis
- Income Statement Profitability Ratios
- Balance Sheet Ratio Analysis
- Cash Flow Statement Analysis
- Valuation Ratios
Finance: Financial Analysis – Case Study and Assignment
- Section Introduction: Financial Analysis – Case Study and Assignment
- Apple Inc Financial Analysis – Solution
- Discussion of Measurements of Growth Analysis
- Discussion of Measurements of Profitability Analysis
- Discussion Of Trading Performance Analysis
- Discussion of Working Capital (Liquidity and Efficiency) Analysis
Future Business Strategy Analyser Assignment
- Section Introduction: Future Business Strategy Analyser Assignment
Goal Setting and Financial Performance
- Section Introduction: Goal Setting and Performance Management
- Introduction to Goal Setting
- What Do We Mean by Smart goals
- Key Performance Indicators
- Strategic Dashboards
- Corporate Performance Management
- Objectives and Key Results
- Year-over-year Performance
Business Fundamentals: Growth Strategies
- Section Introduction: Growth Strategies
- Organic vs Inorganic
- The Advantage of First Mover Advantage
- The Importance of Scalability
- Merger and Acquisitions Growth Strategies
- Buy and Build Growth Strategy
- Negative Growth- Company Recovery Strategies
- Post Coronavirus Strategies
- Growth Strategies Business Plan Tie In
Valuation, Funding, Exits and Returns
- Section Introduction: Valuation, Funding, Exits and Returns
- Valuation and Funding – A Consequence of our Business Strategy
- How to Value a Company
- Sources of Equity Funding
- What is a Pre-Money Valuation
- How to Create a Pitch Deck for Investors
- Sources and Uses of Funds in the Business Plan
- What is a Cap Table
- Exit Strategies and Returns
- Transaction Cost Management
Risk Assessment
- Section Introduction: Risk Assessment
- Risk Assessment – Strategic Plan Summary
Business Plan Synthesis
- Section Introduction: Business Plan Synthesis
- Business Plan Synthesis
- Business Plan – Executive Summary
- Business Plan – History and Background
- Business Plan – Management Summary
- Business Plan Appendicies
- Key Questions Check List
- Business Plan – Audience Targetting
- Business Plan Refinement: Types of Businesses
Summary and Wrap-Up
- Summary and Wrap-Up
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CPD UK And Accredited Certificate Of Achievement
On successful completion of this course, you will be eligible to order your CPD UK accredited certificate of achievement to demonstrate your new skills. The CPD accredited PDF certificate of achievement can be obtained free of cost, which is included in the course. There is an additional fee to get a printed copy certificate which is £25.
Endorsed Certificate From Quality Licence Scheme
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Course Success Stories
Course Curriculums
Learn Business Fundamentals and Create Your Own Business Plan Today
Getting Started – How to Use Our\Course
Quickfire Strategy Quiz How Much Do You Know About Your Business Strategy
Quickfire Strategy Quiz – My “Answers”
How to Get The Most From This Course
Using The Course Map Matrix
Guide to The Course Assignments
Download All Course Materials Here
Section Introduction: Connecting Business Strategy to The Business Plan
Business Strategy to Business Plan
What Do You Mean by Business Strategy
What is a Business Plan
What Do We Mean by Corporate Strategy
Should You Be Creating Shareholder Value
Introduction to Strategic Management
Section Introduction: The Value of Strategic Analysis
Strategic Analysis – The First Step
What is Strategic Analysis
Frameworks for Strategic Analysis
Strategic Analysis Frameworks Case Study: Apple
Section Introduction: Frameworks and Theories Business Strategists Must Know
Why are These Business Models Important
The Story of The Hedgehog and The Fox
Why are Management Theories Useful in Business Strategy
SWOT Analysis
Introduction to Michael Porter’s Five Forces Model
Lafley and Martin Five Step Strategy Model
The 5Cs Model
What is PEST or Broad Factors Analysis
PESTEL Analysis
Ansoff Matrix
Value Chain
Business Model Synthesis
Black Swan Events – Coronavirus
Section Introduction: Critical Evaluation of Leadership
Vision and Leadership – Starting at The Top
What Skills are We Looking for in Management
What is The Purpose of a Vision Statement
Section Introduction: Products Services and Competitive Advantage
What Do We Mean By Products and Services
Why Product Differentiation is Critical
Product Diversification in Business Strategy
How Does Quality Management Fit into Your Business Strategy
What Do We Mean By Competitive Advantage
Bowman’s Strategic Clock – Strategic Positioning
Products, Services and Technology in The Business Plan
Section Introduction: Competition – Know Your Enemy
Competitor Analysis
BCG Matrix
Competitors and Competitive Forces
Competitive Intensity
Industry Life Cycle
Competition – Business Plan Tie In
Section Introduction: Industry, Markets and Competition
What Do We Mean By External Strategic Analysis
How Does Industry Analysis Help
Conducting PEST or Broad Factors External Analysis
What are The Business and Funding Life Cycles
Value Chains: Connecting Companies to Their External Environment
Addressing The Total Addressable Market (TAM)
Market Segmentation: Choosing Customers
Bargaining Power of Suppliers
Bargaining Power of Customers/Buyers
Business Plan: Industry, Markets and Competition
Section Introduction – Operations and Customer Management
What are Business Operations
Strategic Analysis With The Business Model Canvas
How Can Corporate Structure Impact Strategy
Organisational Development
Reviewing The Operations of The Firm
Click and Mortar – Online Meets Offline
eCommerce Business Models
Internal Strategic Analysis – Business Plan Tie In
Section Introduction: Six Minute Strategist SWOT Assignment
Section Introduction: Customer Value Proposition
Understanding The Customer Value Proposition
Positioning Your Firm in The Market
What Do We Mean By a Profit Model
Hax’s Delta Model
Switching Costs and Customer Strategy
Managing The Customer Experience
What is The Customer Journey
Customers, Customer Value and The Business Plan
Section Introduction: Sales and Marketing
The 5 Ps of Marketing
How Can You Plan Your Marketing
Push Marketing Strategy
Pull Marketing Strategy
Understanding AIDA
Progressive Sequence of 9 Agreements
Pricing Strategies
Sales and Marketing in The Business Plan
Section Introduction: Digital Business Strategy Transformation
Why Do You Need a Digital Strategy Blueprint
What Skills and Assets Do You Need to Be a Digital Entrepreneur
Digital Strategy Blueprint Overview
Digital Strategy – Customer Centric Transformation
Digital Strategy – Customer Experience Transformation
Digital Strategy – Customer Channel Transformation
Digital Strategy – Digital Skills Transformation
Digital Strategy – Tools and Resources
Section Introduction: Understanding Financial Statements
Overview of Financial Statements
GAAP: Accruals vs Cash Accounting
Income Statement or Profit and Loss Account
Cash Flow Statement
Cash Flow Metrics Explained
Case Study – Apple Financial Statements
Financial Statements in The Business Plan
Section Introduction: Strategic Financial Analysis
What is Financial Analysis
Income Statement Profitability Ratios
Balance Sheet Ratio Analysis
Cash Flow Statement Analysis
Valuation Ratios
Section Introduction: Financial Analysis – Case Study and Assignment
Apple Inc Financial Analysis – Solution
Discussion of Measurements of Growth Analysis
Discussion of Measures of Profitability Analysis
Discussion of Trading Performance Analysis
Discussion of Working Capital (Liquidity and Efficiency) Analysis
Section Introduction: Future Business Strategy Analyser Assignment
Section Introduction: Goal Setting and Performance Management
Introduction to Goal Setting
What Do We Mean By Smart Goals
Key Performance Indicators
Strategic Dashboards
Corporate Performance Management
Objectives and Key Results
Year Over Year Performance
Section Introduction: Growth Strategies
Organic vs Inorganic
The Advantage of First Mover Advantage
The Importance of Scalability
Merger and Acquisitions Growth Strategies
Buy and Build Growth Strategy
Negative Growth- Company Recovery Strategies
Post Coronavirus Strategies
Growth Strategies Business Plan Tie In
Section Introduction: Valuation, Funding, Exits and Returns
Valuation and Funding – A Consequence of Our Business Strategy
How to Value a Company
Sources of Equity Funding
What is a Pre-Money Valuation
How to Create a Pitch Deck for Investors
Sources and Uses of Funds in The Business Plan
What is a Cap Table
Exit Strategies and Returns
Transaction Cost Management
Section Introduction: Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment – Strategic Plan Summary
Section Introduction: Business Plan Synthesis
Business Plan Synthesis
Business Plan – Executive Summary
Business Plan – History and Background
Business Plan – Management Summary
Business Plan Appendicies
Key Questions Check List
Business Plan Refinement: Types of Businesses
Summary and Wrap up
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Course Access
882 Minutes
CPD UK & QLS
Included
1 Year
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