An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Certified Business Strategist
Empowering Leaders with Certified Mastery in
Business Strategy and Strategic Innovation
UPCOMING SESSIONS
| Date | Venue | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12-16 Jan 2026 | London - UK | $6,250 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 23-27 Mar 2026 | London - UK | $6,250 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 06-10 Jul 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $6,250 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 10-14 Aug 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $6,250 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 28 Sep-02 Oct 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $6,250 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 16-20 Nov 2026 | London - UK | $6,250 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| Date | Venue | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09-13 Feb 2026 | Online | $3,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 22-26 Jun 2026 | Online | $3,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 19-23 Oct 2026 | Online | $3,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
Certification Introduction
The Certified Business Strategist Course is a comprehensive certification designed for senior professionals seeking to master the art and science of strategic leadership in complex, rapidly changing business environments. Modern organizations thrive on foresight, adaptability, and innovation—and this program equips participants with the tools, frameworks, and leadership insight necessary to steer their organizations confidently toward long-term success.
This Business Strategist Certification focuses on the strategic management capabilities required to navigate uncertainty and make informed decisions that align with both internal strengths and external market forces. Participants will gain advanced proficiency in analyzing business environments, identifying opportunities, and crafting data-informed strategies that balance innovation with practicality.
Through a blend of theory, real-world applications, and case-driven discussions, this course empowers leaders to design sustainable strategies that foster growth, strengthen organizational culture, and inspire collaboration. It also emphasizes the importance of communication and cultural intelligence—ensuring leaders not only develop great strategies but also mobilize teams and stakeholders to execute them effectively.
The Certified Advanced Business Strategist Course is ideal for directors, senior managers, and professionals responsible for corporate strategy, planning, and implementation. By combining innovation, leadership, and execution excellence, participants will be fully equipped to lead organizational transformation and achieve measurable strategic outcomes.
Key topics include:
- Strategic thinking and decision-making frameworks
- Innovation-driven strategy design (Blue Ocean vs. Red Ocean)
- Aligning strategy with culture and leadership behavior
- Strategic communication and change management
- Execution excellence and performance measurement
Key Objectives
The Certified Business Strategist Course provides professionals with the confidence and competence to lead strategic transformation within their organizations. Participants will leave the program ready to design visionary strategies and convert them into actionable, high-impact results.
Key outcomes include:
- Develop Strategic Foresight and Analytical Rigor:
Gain expertise in assessing business environments, identifying growth opportunities, and developing forward-looking strategies. - Master Innovation and Competitive Positioning:
Apply advanced tools to differentiate your business in competitive markets and drive innovation-led growth. - Lead Change with Strategic Influence:
Cultivate leadership skills to communicate, inspire, and implement strategies effectively across diverse teams. - Integrate Culture into Strategic Execution:
Understand the critical role of organizational culture in strategy rollout and build alignment between vision, people, and processes. - Earn Global Recognition in Strategic Leadership:
Attain an APC Business Strategist Certification that validates your advanced capability in designing and executing transformative business strategies.
The Certified Advanced Business Strategist Course by APC is the definitive pathway for leaders who aspire to master strategic thinking, foster innovation, and drive sustainable success in an ever-evolving global business landscape.
Training Outline
- Why strategize: 21st century changes and challenges?
- Psychological aspects of decision making
- Strategic thinking – who, how, when & why
- Examples of strategy success and failure
- The functions and capabilities of a strategic manager
- Culture and strategic choices
- Impact of external change: competitive positioning, technology, regulation
- Innovation: Blue v Red Ocean strategies
- The strategy hierarchy
- Realising the strategies: making them happen
- Recognising & reacting to disruptive competition
- Competitive positioning
- Leadership theories & styles
- Attributes of successful leaders
- Strategic skills: traits or contextual
- Visioning, communicating & framing
- Team and organisation perspectives on implementing strategies
- Leading others through the strategic process
- The significance of corporate culture
- Facets of culture: the cultural web
- The Leaders role in establishing the culture
- Managing in a multi-cultural corporation
- Impact of culture on strategy roll out
- Challenges of mergers & acquisitions
- Employing tactics to achieve objectives
- What type of plan?
- Owning and implementing plans
- Strategic execution: budgeting, forecasting & adjusting to reality
- Aligning corporate to individual objectives
- A culture of learning
Accreditation
The Certificate
- Anderson Certificate of Completion will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course
- Anderson Professional Certification (APC)® Certificate will be provided to delegates who successfully completes and pass the APC assessment
RELATED COURSES
