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Certificate of Strategic Planning

The Certificate of Strategic Planning an online professional development program covering the principles and processes of strategic planning.
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Study Hours
20 hours
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Course Access
12 Months

A strategic management plan is critical to achieving an organisation’s long-term goals. If you’re a business leader, manager or an employee wanting to understand and apply strategic planning, this course is ideal.

The Certificate of Strategic Planning an online professional development program covering the principles and processes of strategic planning.

In this strategic planning course, you will discover how to analyse and apply strategic planning tools and techniques, such as SWOT, PESTEL, Five Forces, Blue Ocean Strategy, and decision-making methodologies.

You will also learn how to formulate and execute strategic plans focusing on strategic thinking. Discover how to overcome strategic challenges and evaluate strategic performance using key performance indicators (KPIs).

On completion of this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of how to apply strategic planning in a management or leadership role.

Printed learning materials may be available free to print for this course. Requests can be made by contacting us. 

Course Structure
Unit - Certificate of Strategic Planning
  • Introduction to strategic planning
  • Levels of strategy
  • Historical evolution of strategy
  • The role of strategy
  • Strategic thinking
  • Holistic perspective
  • Long-term focus
  • Systems thinking
  • Innovation and creativity
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Critical analysis
  • Learning organisation
  • Ethical considerations
  • Decision-making and strategic planning
  • Determining direction
  • Resource allocation
  • Risk management
  • Competitive positioning
  • Organisational design
  • Performance management
  • Strategic flexibility
  • Decision-making methodologies
  • Rational decision making
  • Intuitive decision making
  • Bounded rationality
  • Evidence-based decision making
  • Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA)
  • Group decision making
  • Consensus decision making
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Proactive decision making
  • Vision and mission statements
  • Core values
  • SWOT analysis
  • Competitive advantage
  • Strategic planning tools and techniques
  • PESTEL analysis
  • Porter’s Five Forces
  • Balanced Scorecard
  • BCG Matrix
  • Blue Ocean Strategy
  • VRIO Framework
  • Ansoff Matrix
  • Strategy formulation
  • Strategic objectives
  • Developing strategies
  • Aligning objectives and strategies
  • Strategy execution
  • Strategy challenges
  • Evaluating strategic performance
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Feedback and learning
  • Adjusting strategic plans
  • Reflection and Lessons Learned
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Estimated Duration
20 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment

Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.

Career Outcomes
  • Strategic Consultant
  • Strategy Manager
It was a great course and I walked away very informed.
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Ella
Punchbowl, TAS
Certificate of Strategic Planning
March 2026
I was very impressed with the flexibility AOC provides.
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Natalie
Gowrie, ACT
Certificate of Strategic Planning
May 2025
Training material was easy to follow and understand and supported assessment responses. Timely feedback and support from tutors was appreciated to ensure assignment content was being addressed.
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Vanessa
Amaroo, ACT
Certificate of Strategic Planning
November 2024
Really good, good content, well supported throughout.
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Simon
VIC
Certificate of Strategic Planning
October 2024
The material and information provided was good, as well as the flexibility to do the course based on my availability
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Y. Martinez
Melbourne, VIC
Introduction to Strategic Planning
May 2022
I enjoyed the course, this will definitely give me the confidence to pursue further education. Thank You!
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L. Gabriel
Taren Point, NSW
Introduction to Strategic Planning
August 2021
Course was very relaxed but at the same time it was very engaging. Staff were very supportive during the course.
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D. Kostelac
Bentleigh, VIC
Certificate of Strategic Planning
June 2019
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Graduation

A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.

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  • We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
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There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18 with a competent level of English. For those under 18, please complete the Parent/Guardian Consent Form before enrolling.

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This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.

No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.

Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.

Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.

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