Strategy Creation & Execution Training Program
Develop the global perspective, quantitative background, and creative problem-solving skills to take your strategy from formulation to execution. Harness the power of disruptive innovation to craft winning strategies and turn them into play.
Strategy Creation & Execution Training Program Covers:
- Fundamentals of Strategy - Explore the different levels of strategy, develop a cohesive strategy, and evaluate the strategic options that can make your organization successful.
- Core Strategy Tools - Equip yourself with powerful tools to create winning strategies. SOAR, SWOT, TOWS, Five Forces, PEST, and many more.
- Competitive Advantage - Explore the marketplace, reveal the organizationâs strengths, and exploit the competitive advantage to enhance market share.
- Strategic Options - Evaluate the as-is and learn how to navigate through the available paths to success.
- Organization Design - Organizational structure is crucial for success. Learn the organization design growth steps from a start-up to a large-scale enterprise.
- Strategic Prioritization - Executives are challenged by prioritizing critical moves of an organization. Improve your strategic prioritization skills.
- Executing Strategy - Creating is one thing, execution is another. Learn the strategy execution steps and how to overcome roadblocks hindering your strategyâs path.
- Sourcing & Purchasing - Organizations rely on suppliers and outsource resources. Develop a win-win relationship with your suppliers and partners.
- Manufacturing & Operations - Plan, Do, Check, Act. Simplify the complex processes and maximize efficiency throughout the organization.
- Quality Strategy - Determine the critical quality targets and define a roadmap to ensure quality. Benchmark and set your correct quality levels in the marketplace.
What You Earn
Certificate of Completion
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Program Curriculum
- Welcome to SFBS! (1:22)
- How to utilize this Strategy Creation & Execution Training Program
- Handouts for Section #1
- 101- Introduction: What is Strategy? - Three Levels of Strategy (7:57)
- 102- Five-Step Strategy Model (9:59)
- 103- Strategy Diamond - Developing a Cohesive Strategy (6:20)
- 104- The Business Model Canvas (9:53)
- đ§Ș AI Generated Assessment - What is Strategy
- Handouts for Section #2
- 201- Understanding Unfamiliar or Uncertain Environments (10:28)
- 202- SOAR Analysis (11:19)
- 203- SWOT Analysis (13:49)
- 204- TOWS Matrix (5:03)
- 205- Porter's Five Forces (12:29)
- 206- PEST Analysis (9:09)
- 207- Critical Success Factors (12:25)
- đ§Ș AI Generated Assessment - Core Strategy Tools
- Handouts for Section #3
- 301- 4 Steps to Find Your Unique Selling Proposition (5:45)
- 302- Core Competencies Analysis (9:24)
- 303- Porterâs Diamond (9:43)
- 304- How to Set up an Open Innovation Program (11:19)
- 305- Protecting Your Innovations From the Competition (7:25)
- 306- Predicting Competitor Behavior (9:27)
- 307- Identifying Mutually Beneficial Partnerships (10:05)
- 308- Using Relationships to Build Competitive Advantage (12:11)
- đ§Ș AI Generated Assessment - Competitive Advantage - Quiz #1
- 309- How Industry Position Influences Your Strategy (6:46)
- 310- Bringing Together Different Aspects of Strategic Thinking (8:34)
- 311- Making the Most of Organizational Resources (9:10)
- 312-Understanding Your Competitive Position (13:15)
- 313-Exceeding Customer Expectations (7:54)
- 314-Developing Future Opportunities (9:15)
- 315-The Technology Life Cycle (6:13)
- 316- Kotlerâs Pricing Strategies (7:10)
- đ§Ș AI Generated Assessment - Competitive Advantage - Quiz #2
- Handouts for Section #4
- 401-Developing Your Strategy (11:44)
- 402-Choosing Your Route to Success (9:52)
- 403-Making Sense of Eight Competitive Positions (10:19)
- 404-Leaving Your Competition Far Behind (9:28)
- 405-Exploring Different Futures Scenario Analysis (8:46)
- 406-Developing a Better Strategy (7:47)
- đ§Ș AI Generated Assessment - Strategic Options - Quiz #1
- 407-Understanding Game Theory (11:08)
- 408-The Value Disciplines Model (6:42)
- 409-Value Based Management (14:15)
- 410-Disruptive Technologies (11:22)
- 411-The Hedgehog Concept (8:03)
- đ§Ș AI Generated Assessment - Strategic Options - Quiz #2
- Handouts for Section #5
- 501-Weisbord's Six-Box Model (9:20)
- 502-Organization Design (17:49)
- 503-What Is Organization Development? (14:35)
- 504-McKinsey 7-S Framework (10:35)
- 505-The Nadler-Tushman Congruence Model (9:47)
- đ§Ș AI Generated Assessment - Organization Design - Quiz #1
- 506-The EPRG Model (14:41)
- 507-Miles and Snow's Organizational Strategies (9:30)
- 508-Mintzberg's Organizational Configurations (13:48)
- 509-The Greiner Curve (8:35)
- 510-Strategic Alliances (9:18)
- đ§Ș AI Generated Assessment - Organization Design - Quiz #2
- 511-How Businesses Work Together (12:34)
- 512-Diversification (7:49)
- 513-Adize's Corporate Lifecycle (13:12)
- 514-Deming's Five Diseases of Management (11:58)
- 515-The Pyramid of Organizational Development (14:10)
- đ§Ș AI Generated Assessment - Organization Design - Quiz #3
- Handouts for Section #6
- 601-Corporate Social Responsibility (17:24)
- 602-How to Choose a Nonprofit or Charity to Support (11:21)
- 603-The Value Curve Model (6:43)
- 604-The Pricing-Strategy Matrix (10:07)
- 605-The Boston Matrix (8:37)
- đ§Ș AI Generated Assessment - Strategic Prioritization - Quiz #1
- 606-GE-McKinsey Matrix (10:59)
- 607-Porter's Value Chain (9:44)
- 608-Value Chain Analysis (9:33)
- 609-Mullin's Seven Domains Model (10:53)
- đ§Ș AI Generated Assessment - Strategic Prioritization - Quiz #2
- 610-McKinsey's Seven Degrees of Freedom for Growth (8:03)
- 611-CAGE Distance Framework (10:23)
- 612-Reidenbach and Robins Five Stages of Corporate Ethical Development (11:21)
- 613-Carroll's Pyramid of Corporate Social Responsibility (14:09)
- đ§Ș AI Generated Assessment - Strategic Prioritization - Quiz #3
- Handouts for Section #7
- 701-The Business Motivation Model (9:06)
- 702-Mission Statements and Vision Statements (10:14)
- 703-Practical Business Planning (13:46)
- 704-Simons Seven Strategy Questions (13:19)
- 705-The Pyramid of Purpose (5:35)
- đ§Ș AI Generated Assessment - Executing Strategy - Quiz #1
- 706-VMOST Analysis (5:20)
- 707-OGSM Frameworks (7:05)
- 708-The Hoshin Planning System (8:53)
- 709-The Balanced Scorecard (9:59)
- 710-The Triple Bottom Line (11:42)
- đ§Ș AI Generated Assessment - Executing Strategy - Quiz #2
- 711-10 Common Strategy Mistakes (14:20)
- 712-Turnaround Management (13:10)
- 713-Working With Funders (8:12)
- 714-Corporate Governance (13:43)
- đ§Ș AI Generated Assessment - Executing Strategy - Quiz #3
- Handouts for Section #8
- 801-The Outsourcing Decision Matrix (6:18)
- 802-Working with Outsourced Suppliers (10:03)
- 803-The Kraljic Portfolio Purchasing Model (6:31)
- 804-Procurement Management (11:25)
- 805-Supplier Relationship Management SRM (11:09)
- 806-Terms Used in Outsourcing-Strategy Training
- 807-Carters 10 Cs of Supplier Evaluation (10:57)
- đ§Ș AI Generated Assessment - Sourcing and Purchasing Strategy- Quiz
- Handouts for Section #9
- 901-PDCA-Plan-Do-Check-Act (6:21)
- 902-Lean Manufacturing (9:05)
- 903-Kaizen (8:58)
- 904-Creating Minimum Viable Products (12:35)
- 905-Kanban (7:09)
- đ§Ș AI Generated Assessment - Manufacturing and Operations - Quiz #1
- 906-The Product Process Matrix (8:23)
- 907-Just in Time-JIT (7:21)
- 908-The 5S System (8:19)
- 909-Business Process Reengineering (9:58)
- 910-Value Stream Mapping (14:08)
- đ§Ș AI Generated Assessment - Manufacturing and Operations - Quiz #2
- 911-Achieving Economies of Scale (9:24)
- 912-The Innovation Circle (8:30)
- 913-The RATER Model (6:31)
- 914-The Theory of Constraints TOC (5:54)
- 915-Green Management (12:35)
- đ§Ș AI Generated Assessment - Manufacturing and Operations - Quiz #3
- Handouts for Section #10
- 1001-Garvin's 8 Dimensions of Quality (7:54)
- 1002-How Good Is Your Customer Service (11:33)
- 1003-Zero Defects (8:05)
- 1004-Crosby's 14 Steps for Improvement (11:13)
- 1005-Total Quality Management TQM (9:02)
- 1006-Deming's 14 Point Philosophy (11:07)
- đ§Ș AI Generated Assessment - Quality Strategy - Quiz #1
- 1007-Six Sigma (10:13)
- 1008-House of Quality Diagrams (13:18)
- 1009-The Benefits of Company Awards (10:10)
- 1010-Benchmarking (9:15)
- 1011-Critical to Quality-CTQ Trees (6:48)
- đ§Ș AI Generated Assessment - Quality Strategy - Quiz #2
What Our Alumni Says
"It has given me confidence and clarity in my decisions, and I can already see the material impact of applying this model and mindset to our business and our culture. Iâve already applied some of my learning at my job"
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San Francisco Business School is proud to offer a 30-day money-back guarantee with no questions asked.
After the 30-day period, you will not be able to get a full refund, but you may cancel the subscription any time you like.
To be eligible for a refund, you must not exceed 10% of the program you attended.
Our overall full refund rate is 0.29%
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Who Should Attend?
- Early and Mid-Career Professionals - Prepare for managerial and leadership roles after working as an individual contributor or functional specialist.
- Managers and Directors - Build greater self-awareness and explore ways to generate new strategies to overcome challenging business circumstances.
- Consultants and Investors - Develop techniques for assessing the current marketplace, generate effective strategies, deploy your strategy, and continuously evolve through the way to success.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is covered in the Strategy Creation and Execution Training Program?
The program has eight sections.Â
- What is Strategy?
- Core Strategy Tools
- Competitive Advantage
- Strategic Options
- Organization Design
- Strategic Prioritization
- Executing Strategy
- Souring & Purchasing Strategy
- Manufacturing & Operations
- Quality Strategy
What are the eligibility criteria for this Strategy Creation & Execution Certification Program?
There is no eligible criteria to enroll. However, the program is best suited for:
- Busy, ambitious professionals looking to advance their leadership and technical capabilities while on the job
- Individual contributors and managers in organizations who are keen to add value to their team and the organization
- Early and mid-career engineering, science, and research professionals
What should I expect from this Strategy Certification Training Program?
As a part of the executive leadership training, you will receive the following:
- Professional certificate of completion from San Francisco Business School
- Connect with an international community of professionals
- Letter of enrollment (available on request)
What certificate will I receive?
You will receive a âCertificate of Graduationâ from San Francisco Business School upon completing this Strategy Creation & Execution Training program. No grades are assigned for the Strategy Creation & Execution Training Program. Participants will either be evaluated as complete or not complete. Completing 100% of the material will grant participants a âCertificate of Graduationâ.Â
What are the benefits of obtaining a strategy certification?
A strategy certification can provide you with a solid foundation in the principles of effective strategy generation. It can help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to become a more effective business professional in an organization. A certificate can also enhance your career prospects and earning potential.
What are the course materials for the Strategy Creation & Execution Training Program?
Upon registration and payment for the program, you will have complete access to the course materials. Course materials cover downloadable handouts, cheat sheets, case studies, video lectures, quizzes and more.
How should I list the Strategy Creation & Execution certificate on my resume?
Once you've earned your Certificate of Graduation, list it on your resume along with the date of completion:
San Francisco Business School
Certificate in Strategy Creation & Execution
[Program Start Month and Year]
List your certificate on your LinkedIn profile under "Education" with the language from the Credential Verification page:
School: San Francisco Business School
Dates Attended: [The year you participated in the program]
Degree: Other; Certificate in Strategy Creation & Execution
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Grade: Complete
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For the program description on LinkedIn, please use the following:
Strategy Creation and Execution is a 30-hour online certificate program from San Francisco Business School. The Strategy Creation and Execution program is designed to help individuals to generate strategies for the ever-changing business environment. This course leverages self-assessments, case studies, and the perspectives of fellow learners to enable participants to build greater self-awareness and enhance the versatility of their strategic style and approach.
How are SFBS Online courses delivered?
We offer 100% online and self-paced programs on the San Francisco Business School Online course platform.
Our platform features highly produced videos of SFBS faculty and guest business experts, interactive graphs and exercises, case studies from real companies, and opportunities to contribute to a vibrant online community.
Are SFBS Online programs available in languages other than English?
We expect to offer our courses in additional languages in the future but, at this time, our programs can only be provided in English.
All course content is delivered in written English. Closed captioning in English is available for all videos. There are no live interactions during the course that require the learner to speak English. Coursework must be completed in English.
Do I need to come to campus to participate in San Francisco Business School programs?
No, all of our programs are 100% online, self-paced, and available to participants regardless of their location.
How do I enroll in a course?
San Francisco Business School does not have any prerequisite for learners to attend the programs. Although SFBS does not have any requirements, we recommend that learners have a few years of professional experience to attend our programs. Our target audience is mid-senior-level professionals, managers, and leaders.
Does San Francisco Business School offer an online MBA?
Yes, San Francisco Business School offers an online MBA program. Our MBA program covers the following business certificate programs.Â
- Executive Leadership
- Strategy Creation & Execution
- Marketing Strategy
- Decision Making
- Problem-Solving
- Project Management
- Schedule Management
- Stress Management
- Communication Management
What are my payment options?
We accept payments via credit card. Some learners may qualify for scholarships or financial aid, which will be credited against the Program Fee before payment. Your scholarship or financial aid may be applied to your transaction upon purchase as well.
In all cases, net Program Fees must be paid in full (in US Dollars) to complete registration before attending the program.
What are the policies for refunds and deferrals?
San Francisco Business School is proud to offer a 30-day money-back guarantee with no questions asked. After the 30-day period, you will not be able to get a full refund, but you may cancel the subscription any time you like.
To be eligible for a refund, you must not exceed 10% of the program you attended. Our overall full refund rate is 0.29%.