How long is the Strategic Management Essentials course?

The course runs approximately 29 hours across 8 modules and 16 lessons, completed online at your own pace.

How much does Strategic Management Essentials cost?

The training fee is KES 22,000, with M-Pesa, card and Paystack payment options and lifetime access.

Is Strategic Management Essentials certified?

Yes. On passing the final assessment you receive a GLI-branded certificate with QR verification. CCS is NITA-accredited.

Strategic Management Essentials | CCS Online Learning

Name: Strategic Management Essentials
Price: 22000 KES

This comprehensive advanced course equips professionals with the skills, tools and confidence to excel in strategic management essentials. Grounded in global best practice and tailored to the African context.

What You Will Learn

✓Establish the core principles and frameworks of strategic management essentials
✓Design practical tools to real workplace challenges
✓Assess and improve current practices in their organisation
✓Establish and implement effective approaches with measurable outcomes
✓Optimise strategic management practice with organisational strategy
✓Evaluate risk, compliance and governance considerations

Modules

Lessons

29 hours

Duration

🎍 Certificate & NITA Accreditation

On passing the final exam (50 MCQs, 70% pass mark, unlimited retakes) you receive a GLI-branded PDF certificate with QR verification. CCS is NITA-accredited — eligible employers can claim NITA levy reimbursement for this course.

Course Curriculum

8 modules · 16 lessons · Interactive quizzes · Study notes · Practical exercises · Final exam

Module 1: Foundations and Key Concepts

2 lessons · 111 min · 4 hours

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Understanding the Fundamentals

64 min

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Key Concepts and Terminology

47 min

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📝 Study Notes

KEY TAKEAWAYS — Foundations and Key Concepts • Strategic Management Essentials requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Foundations and Key Concepts". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 2: Strategic Context and Environment

2 lessons · 100 min · 4 hours

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Reading the Operating Environment

58 min

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Aligning with Organisational Strategy

42 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Strategic Context and Environment • Strategic Management Essentials requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Strategic Context and Environment". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 3: Core Frameworks and Tools

2 lessons · 127 min · 4 hours

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Essential Frameworks and Models

63 min

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Practical Tools and Techniques

64 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Core Frameworks and Tools • Strategic Management Essentials requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Core Frameworks and Tools". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 4: Planning and Design

2 lessons · 86 min · 4 hours

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Planning for Success

41 min

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Designing the Approach

45 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Planning and Design • Strategic Management Essentials requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Planning and Design". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 5: Implementation and Execution

2 lessons · 108 min · 3 hours

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Executing Effectively

60 min

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Managing Delivery and Stakeholders

48 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Implementation and Execution • Strategic Management Essentials requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Implementation and Execution". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 6: Measurement and Performance

2 lessons · 105 min · 3 hours

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Metrics, KPIs and Dashboards

52 min

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Continuous Improvement

53 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Measurement and Performance • Strategic Management Essentials requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Measurement and Performance". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 7: Risk, Governance and Compliance

2 lessons · 101 min · 4 hours

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Managing Risk and Compliance

54 min

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Governance and Accountability

47 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Risk, Governance and Compliance • Strategic Management Essentials requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Risk, Governance and Compliance". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 8: Leadership, Culture and Sustainability

2 lessons · 100 min · 3 hours

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Leading People and Culture

57 min

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Sustaining Results Long-Term

43 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Leadership, Culture and Sustainability • Strategic Management Essentials requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Leadership, Culture and Sustainability". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Who Should Attend

▸Managers and supervisors responsible for strategic management
▸Professionals seeking to advance their careers in strategic management
▸Team leaders and officers in the public and private sectors
▸Anyone transitioning into a strategic management role
▸Consultants, advisors and practitioners in the field

No prior qualification is required. This course is delivered 100% online and is suitable for professionals across Kenya and the wider African region.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

✓Establish the core principles and frameworks of strategic management essentials
✓Design practical tools to real workplace challenges
✓Assess and improve current practices in their organisation
✓Establish and implement effective approaches with measurable outcomes
✓Optimise strategic management practice with organisational strategy
✓Evaluate risk, compliance and governance considerations

Quick Details

Duration29 hours

Modules8 modules

Lessons16 lessons

LevelAdvanced

PriceKES 22,000

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