Business Analysis, Decision Making and Developing a Strategy

Course date21 - 25 Sep 2026VenueDubaiCPD hours20Duration5 DaysFee£4,300The LTFE Guarantee100% satisfaction
100+ reviews on findcourses.co.uk4.9 · Google reviewsCPDCPD StandardsInstant confirmationGlobal presence

Effective strategic analysis, strategic decision-making and translating those decisions into a strategy that can be communicated and planned is essential to the future success of any organisation. In this programme you will learn how to:

• Focus on core tools for strategic analysis and how to use them effectively to make strategic decisions

• Develop a strategy that can guide your firm into the future.

• Examine best practice models from other industries and also apply the techniques learned in their own industries

Course Objectives

  • Understand and apply a range of tools available for strategic analysis
  • Analyse the competitive environment and your firm’s position in it
  • Understand the resources and competences involved in different bases of competitive advantage
  • Analyse the core competences and basis of competitive advantage of your firm
  • Understand and apply the tools available for developing strategic options
  • Understand the characteristics of good strategic decision making
  • Understand common traps involved in strategic decision making that lead to failure
  • Bring strategic analysis and decision making together into a strategy for your firm
  • Broaden strategic analysis and decision-making skills through considering a range of case examples outside your industry and applying the concepts in your own firm.

Who Should Attend?

Designed for employees in all industries who are involved with the strategic planning process for their unit or the whole organisation, who want to improve their strategic analysis and decision making skills.

Day by day

Course Outline

  • Introduction to environmental analysis tools – PESTLE, Five forces analysis, Industry life cycle analysis and Strategic group analysis
  • Identifying trends affecting an industry
  • Identifying the state of competition within an industry, the key competitors, and the key competitive positions
  • Identifying key success factors in an industry
  • Case study analysis applying these concepts
  • Applying these concepts to your firm

Want a copy of the outlines in your inbox?

Recognition

Accreditations

CPD

CPD Standards

Helping to develop learning worldwide.

100000+ members59+ countries3000+ chapters
ISO 9001:2015

ISO 9001:2015

Book this course

Date & venue
21 - 25 Sep 2026Dubai
7 more dates & venues available →
Price£4,300
Places available
OR
Covered by the LTFE Guarantee — 100% satisfaction

Corporate buyer? You can request to pay by invoice at checkout.

John
Need help deciding?WhatsApp John

Book this course

Date & venue
21 - 25 Sep 2026Dubai
7 more dates & venues available →
Price£4,300
Places available
OR
Covered by the LTFE Guarantee — 100% satisfaction

Corporate buyer? You can request to pay by invoice at checkout.

John
Need help deciding?WhatsApp John
John Bayson

Not sure it's the right course? Ask John.Leave a message

Our Strategy and Business Planning training advisor — replies within an hour during working hours.

Run this course for your team

We deliver this course in-house, tailored to your organisation — at your offices or a venue of your choice, anywhere in the world.

2013delivering training since
65,000+training hours delivered
5 / 5from 100+ verified reviews
CPDaccredited courses

The LTFE Guarantee

Book with complete confidence — every course, every venue.

  • 100% money-back guarantee

    If the course doesn't meet the standard we promise, we refund it.

  • We never cancel a confirmed booking

    Your dates are locked the moment your booking is confirmed.

  • Experienced industry trainers

    Courses delivered by practitioners with real-world track records.

  • Round-the-clock support

    We're available around the clock, before and during your course.

  • A dedicated point of contact

    One named advisor from first enquiry to certificate.

What our delegates say

Thank you for the opportunity for having attended Advanced Skills of the Bid and Tender Management Process from London Training for Excellence. It was a good experience as I find myself with added knowledge so as to contribute I a more quality manner to my com…
Peter W
The course is very adaptable to everyday work and contributes to developing CSR framework in our own organisation. Very practical and useful.
Ove H
The training provided by LondonTFE are very inspirational and thought provoking. The outlines are comprehensive and the method of teaching is mostly practice-oriented. The LondonTFE staff always been able to balance the composition of participants, which contr…
Bilal M.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I pay by invoice or purchase order?

Yes — choose “By Invoice” at checkout and we’ll invoice your company. You can also pay instantly by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or PayPal, with confirmation the moment payment completes.

What’s included in the course fee?+

Expert-led tuition for the full course, all course materials, and your CPD certificate. The fee shown is per delegate; UK VAT is added for UK-billed bookings.

Will I receive a certificate?+

Yes — every course is CPD-accredited and this course carries 20 CPD hours, which you can put towards your professional portfolio.

Can I transfer to a different date if my plans change?+

Contact our team and we’ll do our best to move your booking to another scheduled date, subject to availability. We never cancel a confirmed booking.

Do you offer group discounts?+

Yes — register 3 delegates on the same course and pay for 2 with our 3-for-2 offer. For larger groups or private delivery, ask us for a group quote.

Can this course run in-house for my organisation?+

Yes — we deliver tailored in-house versions of this course worldwide, at your offices or a venue of your choice. Get in touch for a proposal.

How often do you update your course content?+

Our course content is constantly reviewed and updated to ensure we stay up to date with all the latest trends. After every course is completed we review the feedback and improve the material where necessary.

Related Courses

£4,30021 - 25 Sep 2026 · Dubai
call