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Strategic Management

A Practical CPD Course for Finance Professionals

3 CPD credits on completion
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Certificate on completion
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Self-paced learning

About This Course

Course Information

This CPD course provides a clear and practical introduction to strategic management, tracing its origins and showing how modern organisations analyse their environment, set direction, and implement effective strategies. Through examples and accessible explanations, learners will understand why some firms succeed while others fail, how strategic decisions are made, and how every employee contributes to organisational performance. Ideal for accounting, finance, and business professionals, the course builds essential knowledge to interpret, support, and strengthen an organisation’s strategic direction.

Course Sections

This is a 3 unit CPD course that is made up of following contents:

  • The Mindset of a Strategic Professional (interactive content))
  • Origins of Strategic Management (video)
  • Strategic Analysis Tools in Practice (interactive content)
  • Introduction to Strategic Management (video)
  • Turning Strategy into Action: The Role of Finance and Accounting (interactive content)
  • Contemporary Trends Shaping Strategic Management (interactive content)
  • Quizzes
  • Additional readings

What You Will Learn

  • Understand the key principles and concepts of strategic management
  • Apply practical frameworks and techniques covered in the course
  • Identify best practices and common challenges in this area
  • Evaluate real-world scenarios and make informed professional judgements
  • Explain key concepts to colleagues and stakeholders with confidence
  • Recognise the implications for accounting and finance professionals

Who This Course Is For

  • Qualified accountants seeking verifiable CPD credits
  • Finance professionals looking to expand their expertise
  • Accountants developing interpersonal and communication skills
  • Early-career professionals building foundational skills

Prerequisites

  • Solid understanding of the subject area
  • Prior professional experience in accounting or finance
  • Completion of introductory courses in this topic recommended

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