Certified Strategic Planning Professional (CSPP)
4.9 Star rating
Course dates & Locations:
- 24 - 28 Feb 2025, London
- 14 - 18 Apr 2025, Barcelona
- 12 - 16 May 2025, London
- 7 - 11 Jul 2025, London
- 8 - 12 Sep 2025, London
- 13 - 17 Oct 2025, Madrid
Language:
English
Fees
$ 3600 USD
- Study Method: Classroom
- Duration: 5 Days
- Certification: CPD Certified
For enquiries contact us at:
- Tel: +441642254246
- Tel: +447717071592
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.certe.com
Global Consulting Expertise Spanning Over 30 Years
An International Center of Excellence Based in London, UK
Accredited Member of CPD
Client Rating: 4.9/5
Strategic Partner to Leading Global Consulting Firms
What you'll learn
- Understand strategic planning models, frameworks, and methodologies to guide organizational success.
- Conduct environmental analysis using techniques like SWOT and PESTLE to assess internal and external factors impacting your strategy.
- Develop the skills to define your organization’s direction by setting a clear vision, mission, and long-term goals.
- Learn how to set objectives and KPIs to translate organizational goals into measurable and actionable performance indicators.
- Understand the different types of strategic initiatives, their purposes, and how to select the appropriate ones.
- Gain expertise in prioritizing strategic initiatives, programs, and projects to align with your organization’s overall goals.
- Master stakeholder engagement by learning how to involve and align stakeholders throughout the strategic planning process.
- Acquire the skills to draft a comprehensive and actionable strategic plan that includes all essential components for successful implementation.
Course Overview
This comprehensive training course equips participants with the essential knowledge, skills, and tools to become a Certified Strategic Planning Professional. Covering every stage of the strategic planning process, from analyzing the current business environment to designing and implementing actionable plans, the course empowers participants to develop strategies that align with their organization’s goals and objectives.
Participants will gain practical insights into crafting effective, results-driven strategies while exploring best practices in strategic planning. Successful completion of the program and all required components earns participants two prestigious certificates: an accredited certification from CPD Certification UK and an additional certificate issued by CERTEGLOBAL UK.
Course Topics
Understanding Strategic Planning Foundations
- Introduction to strategic planning models, frameworks, and methodologies.
- Overview of the strategic planning process and its role in organizational success.
- Exploring corporate strategic frameworks and how they guide decision-making.
Defining Organizational Direction
- Crafting a clear and compelling vision statement to set long-term direction.
- Developing a mission statement that reflects organizational purpose and goals.
- Establishing shared core values to align the organization’s culture and actions.
Analyzing the Business Environment
- Conducting environmental analyses using SWOT and PESTLE frameworks.
- Identifying opportunities, threats, strengths, and weaknesses to inform strategy.
- Understanding the impact of internal and external factors on strategic planning.
Setting Objectives and KPIs
- Defining strategic objectives and translating goals into actionable results.
- Applying SMART criteria to create measurable and achievable objectives.
- Designing key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress and performance.
Prioritizing Strategic Initiatives
- Understanding the types and purposes of strategic initiatives.
- Techniques for proposing and prioritizing initiatives, programs, and projects.
- Aligning initiatives with overall organizational goals and stakeholder needs.
Engaging Stakeholders in Strategic Planning
- Strategies for involving stakeholders in the planning process.
- Techniques for aligning stakeholders’ needs with organizational goals and priorities.
- Managing diverse stakeholder expectations and achieving consensus.
Drafting and Implementing the Strategic Plan
- Structuring and writing a comprehensive strategic plan.
- Developing an implementation roadmap for strategy execution.
Practical Application
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- Activity: Participants will develop a strategic plan for a real-world case study or their organization.
Who Should Attend?
- Board Chairs and Members.
- CEOs, Department Heads, and Division/Unit Managers.
- Strategic Project Managers.
- Team Leaders.
- Anyone interested in the topic
Course Certification & Accreditation
- Accredited course certificate from CPD Certifications UK.
- Certificate issued by CERTEGLOBAL.
This course includes
- Online Training accessible on PC, mobile, and smart TV.
- 8 informative articles for deeper learning.
- Course completion certificate issued by CERTEGLOBAL.
- Training slides.
- 3 free downloadable resources included.
- CPD accredited certificate.
- 12 hours of high-quality recorded training videos.
- Interactive assignments to reinforce learning and assess your understanding of key concepts.
- Continuous instructor and admin support (course related).
Top companies offer this course to their employees
What Our Clients Say About Us
4.9 out of 5 Star Rating
"This course is one of the best, most comprehensive, and knowledgeable courses that I have ever taken. I learned a lot, that greatly assisted me in correcting concepts from previous courses I had taken with other training providers that were not as clear as what I learned during this course. Thanks to CERTEGLOBAL and to the trainer Dr. Nasreddin Dhafr"
"I had the privilege of attending multiple courses led by Dr. Nasreddin Dhafr, and I found each one to be incredibly valuable and enriching. They provided me with cutting-edge information and best practices, which were highly applicable to my work. I have no doubt that these courses will have a positive impact on my professional development."
"The Certified Strategic Management Professional course is incredibly comprehensive, and its importance cannot be overstated. It helped me to create a roadmap for achieving strategic goals, and to prioritize initiatives that would benefit my work the most. As a result, I was able to make successful and impactful contributions to my work's success."
"Without a doubt, this was one of the best training courses I have ever taken. The course was jam-packed with valuable information, terminology, and insights that helped me to enhance my knowledge of strategy and business management. I left the course feeling empowered and equipped with practical planning skills that I could apply immediately in my work."
"This training course is an excellent foundation for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of performance indicators and how to formulate and measure them. The content was both unique and insightful, providing me with valuable knowledge and skills that I will carry with me throughout my career as a researcher."
"This course was incredibly helpful in enhancing my abilities and skills, and I feel much more confident in accomplishing my tasks and objectives within my organization. I am eager to take more training courses through CERTEGLOBAL Institute in order to continue improving my skills and achieving even greater success in the future."
"I had the pleasure of taking a fantastic course with CERTEGLOBAL. Throughout the course, the trainer skilfully combined theoretical knowledge with practical exercises, providing a well-rounded educational experience that left a lasting impression. His ability to break down complex concepts into easy-to-understand terms was truly remarkable."
"I found this course to be highly valuable due to its focused scientific content, diverse range of activities, and opportunities to exchange experiences with fellow trainees. The course's distinguished final evaluation and global accreditation also added to its professional value, making it an exceptional learning experience overall."
"I can't overstate the impact that this course had on my understanding of performance indicators. The knowledge and skills I gained have already proven to be incredibly valuable in my work, and I am excited to continue learning more. This course is a must for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of this crucial aspect of organizational performance."
"I was highly impressed with the quality of this training course. The training material was not only informative but also highly engaging and the trainer's professionalism and expertise made for a truly exceptional learning experience. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to enhance their skills and knowledge in this field."
Instructor
Dr. Nasreddin Dhafr
Expert in Strategic Planning , KPIs, and Organizational Excellence
- 5-star Instructor Rating
- More than 3000 Reviews
- More than 5000 students Students
- More than 500 Courses Courses
Dr. Nasreddin Dhafr is a consultant, training instructor, coach and speaker with multiple decades of progressive experience in strategy development and execution, performance management, and organisational excellence. He led various consulting and development projects in government, public and private sectors across UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Key areas of his expertise include
Functional experience:Â organizational excellence, strategic planning and execution, performance management and KPIs, benchmarking, and strategic leadership development.
Industry experience:Â Â Consultant, trainer at CERTEGLOBAL and various other organizations. Chairman of CERTEGLOBAL, University Lecturer, Director of Oil & Gas Engineering Service Company, Director of Travel Service Company, Former operations manager in leading oil and gas company.
Countries:Â UK, KSA, UAE, Oman, Libya, Nigeria.
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