In the ever-evolving business landscape, aligning a strategy with all organizational objectives can be challenging. Thus, strategic planning is vital for businesses to thrive amidst a turbulent environment. 

This begs the question, what steps can leaders take to ensure that their team will embrace the strategic planning process? This is where strategy and business planning capabilities come in handy.

Course overview

The KPI Institute’s Certified Strategy and Business Planning Professional course empowers practitioners with the knowledge to develop excellent strategies and plan their businesses using a robust framework.

This comprehensive training program delivers impactful outcomes for employees and organizations, regardless of the business’s scale. 

Participants will get access to a network of specialists, sharing business opportunities and innovative solutions to strategic planning challenges while reaching the course’s learning objectives, which are:

• Organize an effective process to formulate and plan the organizational strategy
• Formulate meaningful mission statement, vision and corporate values
• Identify the right strategy choice (position) for the organization
• Integrate operational plans with corporate strategy
• Connect strategy to KPIs and initiatives

Benefits and importance

In this learning program, you’ll gain premium recognition as a Certified Strategy and Business Planning Professional and other benefits, including:

• Access to structured knowledge, enabling the expertise transfer across all professional life areas
• Additional educational resources such as examples of tools centralized in several catalogues, Microsoft Excel based tools, and 10 short video doodles.
• Premium subscription for smartKPIs.com with six-month access to 500 fully documented KPIs and over 20,000 enlisted KPIs and one research report from the Top 25 KPIs series
• 40 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits to include in the CPD records for your professional body, institute, regulator, or employer

Course structure and methodology

The course encompasses a three-stage educational process with an expected total duration of 40 hours:

1. Pre-course stage: Participants will determine their current skills, actively engage with colleagues via an interactive online forum, and establish the foundation for a beneficial learning experience.
2. Core-course stage: Participants can opt for live online sessions or face-to-face training, where they will complete Individual Learning Maps and take the certification exam. Both options facilitate experiential learning and encourage human interaction. 
3. After-course stage: Participants will delve into stimulating discussions and additional readings. They will be able to create a tailored, actionable plan aligned with their business needs.

Course syllabus

The core course comprises eight learning modules:

1. Key concepts
2. Corporate identity
3. Choice of a competitive strategy
4. Strategic internal environmental scanning
5. Strategic external environmental scanning
6. Vision and choice of a growth strategy
7. SMART objectives at the corporate level
8. Planning at the departmental level

Flexible learning options

The course is offered in multiple languages and locations to accommodate a wide range of schedules and preferences.

Certification and recognition 

Upon completion, participants will receive the following certificates (soft copy):

• Certificate of Attendance: for course sessions presence
• Certificate of Completion: after finalizing pre-course activities and passing the Certification Exam
• Certified Professional Diploma: upon properly concluding all three stages of the learning experience (to be issued once the contractor has received the full payment)
• CPD Certificate of Attendance: provided once you achieve Professional Status

Maximize your organization’s potential through effective planning. Enroll today and become a Certified Strategy and Business Planning Professional!

Marking a year of accomplishments, The KPI Institute (TKI) is geared up to continuously deliver top-tier training programs to professionals and organizations worldwide in 2024. These programs are designed to equip them with the most up-to-date knowledge and tools for crucial business domains, such as strategy, performance management, data analysis, and customer service.

TKI, a global leader in performance management training and certification, remains committed to meeting the ever-changing demands of the dynamic business environment with the recent launch of the 2024 course calendars: Live-online Global Certifications 2024, Dubai Training Courses 2024, and Southeast Asia Training Courses 2024. 

The 2024 training calendars feature in-demand certifications like the Certified KPI Professional and Practitioner and the Certified Strategy and Business Planning Professional. The KPI Professional and Practitioner training courses aim to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the challenges associated with key performance indicator (KPI) measurement and practical strategies to overcome them. To ensure a seamless learning experience, TKI offers a wealth of resources, such as toolkits, templates, case studies, and exemplary practices from successful global organizations.

Similarly, the Certified Strategy and Business Planning Professional course is designed to help professionals cultivate a strategic mindset, grasp fundamental strategy planning concepts, apply strategy planning tools through individual and collaborative exercises, and analyze industry best practices by examining real-world examples and engaging in discussions.

Today’s professionals are also engaging in contemporary programs such as Certified OKR Professional and Certified Data Analysis Professional to gain the skills required to address the current needs of the corporate landscape.

Amid the intricacies of the modern business world, The KPI Institute certifications serve as a catalyst for professionals to achieve success, presenting a globally acclaimed approach characterized by steadfast standards, rigorous research, and exceptional leadership. In 2023 alone, TKI facilitated learning experiences for 6,086 individuals through 372 in-person and live session courses from January to November 2023.

Whether someone is looking to advance in their career, undergo a transition, or ensure their organization stays competitive, The KPI Institute has something to offer. Explore the full calendar of training programs and secure seats for the upcoming year here.

An increasingly used performance management tool in organizations worldwide is the balanced scorecard (BSC). This is according to the latest report released by The KPI Institute on strategy management. The BSC provides a comprehensive framework for monitoring and managing performance across various business dimensions, including financial, customer, internal processes, and learning and growth. However, despite its numerous advantages, effectively adopting the BSC presents some obstacles.

Ensuring that the BSC aligns with the organization’s strategic goals is one of the main challenges. Developing relevant performance metrics requires an in-depth understanding of the mission and vision of the organization. Without this alignment, the BSC is just a collection of metrics that do not drive the desired outcomes.

Another issue lies in collecting and managing the data required to support the scorecard. Organizations usually struggle to acquire reliable and timely data, which can affect their capacity to accurately monitor performance. Furthermore, data saturation can become an obstacle, as companies may be tempted to track too many indicators. This may result in information overload and inefficiency.

Communication and staff buy-in are also major challenges. Employees may resist the changes brought about by the BSC and consider it an additional layer of bureaucracy. To overcome this reluctance and make sure that they know what the scorecard is for, it is important to use effective communication and engagement techniques.

For professionals who want to learn how to overcome these challenges, discover real-life cases, and explore solutions, join the Certified Balanced Scorecard Management System Professional – Live Online course. The KPI Institute is holding the year’s last session from December 4 to 8. 

Make your last move of 2023 count and secure your spot by registering here.

In response to increased participant demand, The KPI Institute held two simultaneous versions of Certified KPI Professional Live Online on July 24 – 28, 2023. 

Tailored to meet the challenges faced by professionals in key performance indicator (KPI) selection and usage, the Certified KPI Professional course applies a robust KPI Measurement Framework that is built upon two decades of research and industry best practices. This course covers various aspects of working with KPIs,  from selection to result centralization in performance reports. 

The Certified KPI Professional course has consistently ranked among the top most popular courses offered by The KPI Institute. This program attracts professionals across all management levels and industries from different parts of the world. The lessons are delivered in different languages, such as English, Arabic and Spanish.

Throughout the training session, participants are equipped with the skills needed to manage KPIs and improve their current processes and systems. Moreover, this learning opportunity enables them to apply the learned concepts immediately within their organizations.

At the end of the course, participants are expected to distinguish between objectives, KPIs, and initiatives, document KPIs using a standardized template, understand the appropriate use of benchmarking for target-setting, and optimize the KPI activation and data-gathering process.

The benefits of enrolling in this course include access to relevant performance data, pre-populated tools for KPI implementation, an innovative three-stage learning process; the opportunity to join the Certified KPI Professionals Community; and 40 CPD credits.

Do not miss this opportunity and register now for Certified KPI Professional Live Online! For additional information and the course schedule, visit https://kpiinstitute.org/kpi-certification-presentation/

Testimonials for the Certified KPI Professional program

“This certification is not only for seniors and businesses. It’s also about how you can think in a constructive way to set some measurements for your performance on a daily basis even in normal life. It’s a must.” – Senior Organization Excellence Specialist, ADES-Advanced Energy Systems, Egypt

“One of the best knowledge-filled courses I have ever attended. Don’t ever let anything or anyone take away your focus or attention from the sharing because the presenter is the best in the field.” – Deputy Director, Institute Aminuddin Baki, Malaysia

“Slot Thailand The contents were well-organized and supported with guidance and schedule that helps me to navigate easily with the certification process.” – Quality Assurance Auditor, GDCME, Saudi Arabia

Editor’s Note: This article is authored by Islam Salahuddin, a Business Research Analyst, and Len, the Chief Editor at The KPI Institute and originally published in the 25th printed edition of PERFORMANCE Magazine.

The KPI Institute achieved another year of record-breaking success in 2022, with 5,553 individuals participating in 336 course deliveries. This marks the seventh consecutive year of growth for the global research organization dedicated to setting standards in strategy and performance management-related professions. Compared to 2016, the number of participants in The KPI Institute’s Premium Certifications grew fivefold, up from 898.

With 19 years of experience providing performance solutions, The KPI Institute has successfully trained thousands of professionals in strategy and performance management-related disciplines with the support of its 40 partner organizations worldwide. The organization offers a variety of course delivery options, including virtual classrooms, face-to-face groups, and self-paced eLearning classes.

Live online courses remain the most popular delivery method, chosen by 3,664 participants. This trend has continued for the third year in a row since the launch of live online courses in 2020, far surpassing the number of participants who opted for in-person sessions, totaling 1,889. 

“We are thrilled to report another year of exceptional growth. This success can be attributed, in part, to the organization’s expansion of course offerings. With this, we remain committed to providing top-quality training and insights through our research programs and publications. In addition, I would like to thank our partner organizations that are contributing to fulfilling our vision,” Cristina Mihăiloaie, business unit manager of The KPI Institute’s Research Division, said.

The courses offered by The KPI Institute are designed to enable professionals and organizations to adapt and succeed in today’s business environment. Some of the certifications are Certified KPI Professional and Practitioner, Certified Strategy and Business Planning Professional, and Certified Performance Management Systems Audit Professional. 

Check our partner organizations here, or apply to become a partner organization of The KPI Institute.

If 2020 was the year for survival mode, 2021 was the year for adapting to changes that came our way. Adaptability is not just about keeping up with modern technologies and trends. It’s more about how we use them to accelerate change and foster a culture of innovation in the workplace, and this won’t be possible without valuing learning and development.

That is why The KPI Institute continues to deliver quality live-online certification programs in strategy and performance management. These learning sessions are designed to help organizations and professionals address business challenges, gain competencies, and achieve results.  They are packed with tools, frameworks, resources, exercises, and expert recommendations.

Before we put 2021 behind us, let us revisit the courses that made a mark on you. According to our data, here are the top live-online training programs of The KPI Institute that received the highest number of participants last year.

1. KPI Certified Professional and Practitioner: “Embedding more than 15 years of research, this educational program will provide you the necessary knowledge and skills to differentiate yourself from other professionals through a rigorous and structured approach to measuring performance.”
2. Strategy and Business Planning Professional Certification: “The course aims to offer participants a chance to build up a strategic mind-frame, understand key strategy planning concepts, use strategy planning tools, in individual and team exercises, and reflect on the best practices in the field through case studies and debates.”
3. Balanced Scorecard Management System Professional Certification: “The training course provides the pillars, tools, and resources required for an immediate application and Balanced Scorecard Management System in your own organization.”
4.  Certified Performance Management Professional and Practitioner Certifications: In this course, participants will “Obtain a premium recognition for your competencies both as a professional and practitioner to demonstrate your ability to monitor and improve current performance levels in different scenarios, in a standardized and effective manner.”
5. Certified OKR Professional: “The three-day course trains participants in how to set and work with OKRs and offers them the opportunity to get certified on the ability to deploy and use OKRs in accordance.”

To learn more about other certification programs, check out the Performance Management Training Calendar 2022.