Strategic Thinking and Planning

Funding Validity Period

8 May 2025

7 May 2027

Course Overview

This course equips learners with essential critical thinking skills and provides strategic frameworks for developing and implementing impactful strategies in competitive and evolving landscapes. Through modern theories and real-world applications, they will learn to dissect simple to complex scenarios, foresee future developments, and convert strategic visions into concrete plans for achieving desired outcomes.

Skills Acquired

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

Illustrate the fundamentals of strategic thinking and planning including key concepts, the planning process, and fostering a culture of strategic mindset within organizations.
Analyse the business environment by using various analysis methods to evaluate industry dynamics and competitive landscapes.
Apply modern strategic thinking theories including interpreting strategic interactions, creating uncontested market spaces, and preparing for multiple future scenarios.
Develop strategic plans by setting a vision, conducting gap analyses, formulating strategies, and integrating ethical considerations into strategic planning.
Implement strategic plans by allocating resources, creating action plans with KPIs, overcoming implementation challenges, and monitoring and evaluating progress.
Adapt strategic plans in dynamic environments by managing risks, responding to rapid changes and fostering continuous improvement.

Learning Modules

Learning Unit 1: Introduction to Strategic Thinking and Planning

What is Strategic Thinking?
The Importance of Strategy in Today’s World
Core Strategic Concepts: Competitive Advantage, Core Competencies, Strategic Positioning
The Strategic Planning Process
Building a Culture of Strategic ThinkingLearning Unit 2: Building Your Empathy Muscle

Learning Unit 2: Analysing the Business Environment

Knowing the Current Business Environment
Introducing Types of Business Analysis
Industry Analysis and Competitive LandscapeLearning Unit 4: Creating an Empathetic Workplace

Learning Unit 3: Modern Theories of Strategic Thinking

Understanding Strategic Interactions
Creating Uncontested Market Space
Preparing for Multiple Futures

Learning Unit 4: Developing Strategic Plan I – Strategic Vision and Planning

Setting Strategic Vision
Conducting Strategic Analysis – Opportunities and Gaps
Formulating Strategies
Ethical Considerations in Strategic Decisions

Learning Unit 5: Developing Strategic Plan II – Resource Allocation and Implementation

Strategic Resource Allocation
Developing Action Plans and Key Performance Indicators
Implementing, Monitoring and Evaluating Progress
Overcoming Implementation Challenges

Learning Unit 6: Developing Strategic Plan III – Adapting in a Dynamic Environment

Risk Management and Contingency Planning
Adapting to Rapid Change
Continuous Learning and Strategic Improvement

What is Strategic Thinking?
The Importance of Strategy in Today’s World
Core Strategic Concepts: Competitive Advantage, Core Competencies, Strategic Positioning
The Strategic Planning Process
Building a Culture of Strategic ThinkingLearning Unit 2: Building Your Empathy Muscle

Knowing the Current Business Environment
Introducing Types of Business Analysis
Industry Analysis and Competitive LandscapeLearning Unit 4: Creating an Empathetic Workplace

Understanding Strategic Interactions
Creating Uncontested Market Space
Preparing for Multiple Futures

Setting Strategic Vision
Conducting Strategic Analysis – Opportunities and Gaps
Formulating Strategies
Ethical Considerations in Strategic Decisions

Strategic Resource Allocation
Developing Action Plans and Key Performance Indicators
Implementing, Monitoring and Evaluating Progress
Overcoming Implementation Challenges

Risk Management and Contingency Planning
Adapting to Rapid Change
Continuous Learning and Strategic Improvement

Who is this course is for

Managers, supervisors, and team leaders seeking to enhance their strategic thinking and execution capabilities.

Academic prerequisites

Learners must be able to read, write, speak and listen English at Secondary level.
Learner should have at least 1 year’s working experience in any industry.
Learners must be able to use computer, mouse and keyboard.

Course Fees

Fees	Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs)	Non Small Medium Enterprises OR Singaporean Employees aged 40 years and above	Singaporean Employees aged 40 years and above
Full Fee	$800.00	$800.00	$800.00
Funding Amount	$560.00 (70% off course fee)	$400.00 (50% off course fee)	$560.00 (70% off course fee)
9% GST (on full course fee)	$72.00	$72.00	$72.00
Nett Fee Payable (incl. GST)	$312.00	$472.00	$312.00

Fees	Singapore Citizens (40 years and above)	Singapore Citizens (21 to 39 years old) & Permanent Residents (21 years old and above)
Full Fee	$800.00	$800.00
Funding Amount	$560.00 (70% off course fee)	$400.00 (50% off course fee)
9% GST(On full course fees)	$72.00	$72.00
Nett Course Fee	$312.00	$472.00

MCES: Singaporean aged 40 years and above
Normal: Singaporean / PR aged 21 years and above

Course Fee Funding:
MCES: 70% of course fee
Normal: 50% of course fee