The Strategy & Business Analysis Training Course for Professionals is structured to provide a step-by-step learning experience, combining business analysis frameworks with strategic planning techniques to deliver actionable skills.

1. Introduction to Strategy and Business Analysis

Defining business analysis and strategic management.
Understanding the role of business analysis in decision-making.
Key differences between operational, tactical, and strategic analysis.
The importance of data-driven decision-making in modern businesses.

2. Strategic Thinking and Organizational Alignment

Developing a strategic mindset for professional growth.
Understanding vision, mission, and organizational objectives.
Linking business analysis outcomes to strategic objectives.
How strategic thinking drives innovation and competitive advantage.

3. Business Environment Analysis

Internal and external environment assessment techniques.
SWOT Analysis: Identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
PESTEL Analysis: Assessing political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal factors.
Porter’s Five Forces: Evaluating industry competitiveness and market dynamics.
Case study on identifying market trends and potential disruptions.

4. Business Analysis Tools and Techniques

Data collection and interpretation for informed decision-making.
Value Chain Analysis to identify operational inefficiencies.
Gap Analysis for performance improvement planning.
Root Cause Analysis to address recurring business challenges.
Leveraging KPIs and business dashboards for performance tracking.

5. Strategic Planning and Decision-Making

Step-by-step process of developing a strategic plan.
Aligning strategic initiatives with organizational goals and resources.
Identifying growth opportunities and risk management strategies.
Techniques for scenario planning and future forecasting.
Applying data-driven insights to improve decision-making.

6. Business Process Evaluation and Optimization

Mapping and analyzing core business processes.
Identifying bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities.
Introducing process improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma.
Linking process improvement initiatives to strategic business outcomes.

7. Communication of Strategic Insights

Best practices for reporting and presenting analytical findings.
Preparing clear and actionable executive summaries.
Enhancing stakeholder engagement and buy-in for strategic plans.
Conducting effective meetings and workshops for decision-making.

8. Practical Applications and Case Studies

Real-life scenarios to apply business analysis frameworks.
Group exercises to develop a mini strategic plan for a simulated organization.
Role-playing exercises in presenting recommendations to management.
Developing an action plan to implement skills learned in participants’ workplaces.

By the end of the Strategy & Business Analysis Training Course for Professionals, participants will be able to analyze complex business situations, provide actionable insights, and design strategic initiatives that support sustainable organizational success. They will leave the course with a practical toolkit of analysis methods and strategic frameworks to immediately apply in their roles.

Strategy & Business Analysis Training Course for Professionals in Dubai

Available Dates

Custom Date Selection

Available Cities

Objectives and Target Group

Course Content