How long is the Strategic Planning for Government course?

The course runs approximately 31 hours across 8 modules and 16 lessons, completed online at your own pace.

How much does Strategic Planning for Government cost?

The training fee is KES 25,000, with M-Pesa, card and Paystack payment options and lifetime access.

Is Strategic Planning for Government certified?

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

Strategic Planning for Government | CCS Online Learning

Name: Strategic Planning for Government
Price: 25000 KES

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

What You Will Learn

✓Assess the core principles and frameworks of strategic planning for government
✓Develop practical tools to real workplace challenges
✓Assess and improve current practices in their organisation
✓Lead and implement effective approaches with measurable outcomes
✓Create public sector management practice with organisational strategy
✓Apply risk, compliance and governance considerations

Modules

Lessons

31 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 · 97 min · 4 hours

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Understanding the Fundamentals

44 min

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Key Concepts and Terminology

53 min

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📝 Study Notes

KEY TAKEAWAYS — Foundations and Key Concepts • Strategic Planning for Government 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 · 90 min · 4 hours

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Reading the Operating Environment

47 min

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Aligning with Organisational Strategy

43 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Strategic Context and Environment • Strategic Planning for Government 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 · 99 min · 4 hours

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Essential Frameworks and Models

45 min

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Practical Tools and Techniques

54 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Core Frameworks and Tools • Strategic Planning for Government 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 · 113 min · 4 hours

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Planning for Success

61 min

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Designing the Approach

52 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Planning and Design • Strategic Planning for Government 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 · 99 min · 4 hours

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Executing Effectively

45 min

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Managing Delivery and Stakeholders

54 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Implementation and Execution • Strategic Planning for Government 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 · 97 min · 4 hours

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Metrics, KPIs and Dashboards

41 min

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Continuous Improvement

56 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Measurement and Performance • Strategic Planning for Government 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 · 118 min · 3 hours

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Managing Risk and Compliance

61 min

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Governance and Accountability

57 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Risk, Governance and Compliance • Strategic Planning for Government 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 · 95 min · 4 hours

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Leading People and Culture

42 min

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Sustaining Results Long-Term

53 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Leadership, Culture and Sustainability • Strategic Planning for Government 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 public sector management
▸Professionals seeking to advance their careers in public sector management
▸Team leaders and officers in the public and private sectors
▸Anyone transitioning into a public sector 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:

✓Assess the core principles and frameworks of strategic planning for government
✓Develop practical tools to real workplace challenges
✓Assess and improve current practices in their organisation
✓Lead and implement effective approaches with measurable outcomes
✓Create public sector management practice with organisational strategy
✓Apply risk, compliance and governance considerations

Quick Details

Duration31 hours

Modules8 modules

Lessons16 lessons

LevelAdvanced

PriceKES 25,000

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