Professional Diploma in Strategic Management [PDSM]-Self Paced

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core concepts and frameworks of strategic management.
• Develop and implement effective business strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Analyze external and internal business environments to identify opportunities and threats.
• Develop competitive advantages through strategic positioning and differentiation.
• Apply strategic human resource and operational management practices.
• Evaluate and control business strategies using performance metrics and analysis.
• Execute business strategies at corporate, business unit, and functional levels.
• Manage change and drive innovation in a dynamic business environment.
• Develop customer-driven strategies to create value and competitive advantage.
• Formulate and implement global and regional business strategies.

Units & Modules:

U-1: Introduction to Strategic Management
M-1: Introduction to Strategic Management
M-2: Strategic Direction Vision, Mission and Objectives
M-3: Strategic Formulation
M-4: Strategic Evaluation & Control

U-2: Strategic Management Execution
M-5: External Environment Scanning & Industry Analysis
M-6: Internal Environment Capability & Competency
M-7: Structural Strategy Implementation
M-8: Behavioral & Functional Strategy Implementation

U-3: Levels of Strategy
M-9: Corporate-Level Strategy
M-10: Corporate Level Strategic Alternative
M-11: Business Unit Level Strategic
M-12: Functional Level Strategies

U-4: Business strategy
M-13: New Venture Formation 
M-14: Business Strategy and Business Model
M-15: Red & Blue Ocean Strategy 
M-16: Strategic Alliances

U-5: Strategic Human Resource Management
M-17: The concept of strategic human resource management
M-18: The strategic role of HR
M-19: The Essence of Business-Driven HR
M-20: Internationalization Context, Strategy, Structure & Process

U-6: Strategic Operation & Supply Chain Management
M-21: Operation Strategy and Competitiveness
M-22: Customer-Driven Marketing Strategy; Creating Value for Target Customers
M-23: Strategic supply chain management
M-24: Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Management

U-7: Strategic Leadership & Change Management
M-25: Strategic Implementation and Change Management
M-26: Strategic Innovation and Entrepreneurship
M-27: Strategic Leadership and Ethics
M-28: Strategic Management in a Global Context

U-8: Global Strategy
M-29: Global versus Regional Strategy
M-30: Strategy and Customer-Led Competitive Advantage
M-31: Strategy as an Organizational Process
M-32: Strategy as Guidance

Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:

• Design and implement strategic plans that drive business growth and profitability.
• Conduct comprehensive industry and market analysis to guide strategic decision-making.
• Develop and implement effective corporate and business unit-level strategies.
• Apply strategic HR and operational management practices to enhance business performance.
• Manage business transformations and lead strategic change initiatives.
• Utilize strategic sourcing and supply chain management for competitive advantage.
• Align business processes, people, and goals with strategic objectives.
• Develop innovative business models and drive business agility.
• Evaluate and control strategic performance using key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Formulate customer-centric strategies to enhance market competitiveness.

This program is Validated and Quality Assured by ProfQual - UK. [www.profqual.org.uk]

Features:
Duration: 6 Months
Modules: 32
Short Video Materials: Yes
Mode of Learning: Self-Paced

Exam Method:
Number of Exams: 08 (Each unit has One Exam)

• Number of Questions: 20 MCQ Questions + 2 Written Questions (Each Exam)
• MCQ Question Mark: 2 * 20=40
• Written Question Mark: 30 * 2= 60
• Exam Duration: 60 Minutes
• Total Marks: 100 (Each Exam)
• Pass Mark: 50%

Assignment: 

• Total Assignments: 
• 1 Pre-Course Assignment (Learning Purpose)
• 1 Capstone Projects
  • Each Assignment Marks: 300
  • Pass Mark: 50%

Name: Kwame Nkrumah
Designation: Business Strategy Manager
Country: Ghana
"This course gave me the confidence to develop and execute strategic business plans with measurable success."

Name: Aisha Mohamed
Designation: Corporate Planner
Country: Kenya
"The practical tools and case studies provided real-world insights that helped me implement business strategies more effectively."

Name: John Moyo
Designation: Business Development Manager
Country: South Africa
"The modules on competitive analysis and business model innovation were eye-opening and highly valuable."

Name: Fatima Ahmed
Designation: Operations Manager
Country: Nigeria
"The course helped me align operations with business goals and improve overall organizational performance."

Name: Samuel Owusu
Designation: Strategy Consultant
Country: Ghana
"The modules on strategic leadership and change management equipped me with the skills to drive successful business transformations."

• 32 Practical Focus Module
• 4 Reference Book
• Post Completion:
  • Electronic Certificate
  • Digital Badge via Credly.com
  • Printed Certificate available

• Strategic Planning
  • Develop and implement business strategies that align with organizational objectives.
• Business Analysis
  • Conduct internal and external business environment analysis to identify opportunities and threats.
• Competitive Positioning
  • Develop competitive advantages through strategic differentiation and positioning.
• Leadership and Change Management
  • Lead business transformations and manage strategic change initiatives.
• Operational Excellence
  • Implement strategic operations and supply chain management to enhance efficiency.
• Global Strategy
  • Develop and execute global and regional business strategies.
• Strategic Human Resource Management
  • Align HR strategies with business objectives.
• Innovation and Growth
  • Drive business growth through strategic innovation and entrepreneurship.