What is the Certified Business Strategy Executive?

The Certified Business Strategy Executive is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Strategy & Business Development.

How long does this certification take?

The programme takes 12 Weeks and can be completed self-paced or with live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications carry CPD credits and are internationally recognised.

What level is this certification?

This is a Expert / Executive Level certification.

Email info@certifications.ac, WhatsApp +254 722 223 084, or fill in the enrolment form on this page.

What is included in the fee?

All study materials, study guide, examination, digital certificate and badge. Live option adds tutor sessions and priority support.

Certified Business Strategy Executive in Australia

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

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Foundations and Strategic Context of Certified Business Strategy Executive

Certified Business Strategy Executive: industry context, trends and professional standards
Theories and models of leadership and management
The manager's roles, responsibilities and mindset
Leadership versus management and when each is needed
Situational and adaptive leadership
Values, purpose and authentic leadership
The organisational context and operating environment
Self-awareness and the leader's identity
Building credibility and executive presence
Ethics and responsible leadership
Personal leadership development planning

The Executive Remit

The executive transition: from function to enterprise
Setting and communicating strategic direction
Executive time, attention and decision cadence
Sources of competitive advantage
Industry structure and profit pools
Strategic positioning versus operational effectiveness
Scenario planning under deep uncertainty
Strategic options and real options thinking
Resource allocation and capital discipline
Corporate portfolio strategy and parenting advantage
Make, buy or ally: boundary decisions
Mergers, acquisitions and integration risk
Strategic alignment across an organisation
Organisational design as a strategic choice
Power, coalitions and organisational politics

Owning Enterprise Trade-offs

The executive transition: from function to enterprise
Executive time, attention and decision cadence
Building and running a top team
Succession and the leadership pipeline
Executive ethics and the leader’s shadow
Leading in crisis and under scrutiny
Analytics translation: from data to decision
Experimentation and causal inference in business
Metrics design and the gaming problem
Structured problem solving: issue trees and hypotheses
Technology strategy and architecture choices
Platform and ecosystem strategy
Digital business models and monetisation
Market attractiveness and country assessment
Market entry modes and partner selection

Communicating Direction That Sticks

Setting and communicating strategic direction
The strategic narrative
Leading across cultures and geographies
Localisation and adaptation of the offer
Cross-border trade, tariffs and logistics realities
Growth strategy and expansion sequencing
Business model design and unit economics
Value innovation and uncontested market space
Jobs to be done and customer insight
Discovery-driven planning and assumption testing
Minimum viable offer and validated learning
Innovation portfolio and the three horizons
Prototyping, experimentation and design thinking
Product launch and go-to-market sequencing

Leading Through Other Leaders

Leading through other leaders
Building and running a top team
Succession and the leadership pipeline
Intellectual property and defensibility of innovation
Innovation culture, incentives and psychological safety
Measuring innovation performance
Strategy as a coherent set of choices
Diagnosis, guiding policy and coherent action
Where to play and how to win
Leading under ambiguity and complexity
Strategic learning and the adaptive organisation
Culture as a strategic asset
Leading strategic change
Developing strategic capability in others
Transformation versus incremental change

Accountability to the Board

Working with a board and governance
The strategic narrative
Executive ethics and the leader’s shadow
Operating model redesign
Sustaining transformation and preventing reversion
Strategic development and long-range positioning
Strategy and performance management systems
Executive presence and credibility
Scaling a validated model
Designing a transformation programme
Benefits realisation and value tracking
Synergy realisation after combination

Judgement Under Scrutiny

Leading in crisis and under scrutiny
Executive presence and credibility
Executive ethics and the leader’s shadow

Strategic Context for Executives

Turning strategy into results
Technology strategy and investment
Strategic sourcing process and RFx
Digital transformation and IT strategy
Analytical techniques and bias
Procurement’s contribution to organisational strategy
Competitive bidding and tender management
Designing a sourcing or supply strategy
Category management and strategy development
Sourcing strategies and portfolio (Kraljic)
Negotiation strategy and planning
Preparing financial statements
Interpreting financial statements
Integrated and sustainability reporting
Reporting quality and governance

Financial Stewardship

Management accounts and dashboards
Investigations and recovery
Security programme design and budgeting
Capital allowances and depreciation
Budget vs actual and variance
Recovery capital and community
Cost and profitability analysis
Forecasting and planning
Cost, performance and FinOps
Cost, performance and capacity management
Cost-effectiveness and value-for-money analysis
Carbon markets and climate finance
Negotiation with buyers, suppliers and financiers
Access to finance, grants and investment
Financial and technical feasibility analysis

Enterprise Performance Management

Setting objectives and marketing KPIs
Funnel, pipeline and conversion metrics
Customer and brand health metrics
Dashboards and performance reporting
Data visualisation for finance
Capacity and performance management
Setting objectives, indicators and targets
Yield, productivity and profitability metrics
Linking CX to business performance
Net Promoter Score and satisfaction metrics
Performance management in service
Coaching for performance
Banking KPIs and branch scorecards
Service quality and turnaround metrics
Sales performance and pipeline management

Executive Decision Making

Portfolio management and prioritisation
Decision-making and problem solving
Data-driven decision-making
Communicating financial results
Data-driven decision support and analytics
Problem loans, restructuring and recovery
Evidence, judgement and scepticism
Root-cause analysis and problem solving
Management reporting and decision support
Capital structure and financing decisions
Ethical decision-making under pressure
Setting strategic priorities and choices
Strategic decision-making under uncertainty
Structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis
Decision support and insight

Stakeholder and Investor Relations

Relationship management and retention
Stakeholder mapping and collaboration
Influencing and presenting insights
Managing difficult stakeholders
Stakeholder mapping in banking
Negotiation and influencing
Relationship management and cross-selling
Wealth, SME and corporate relationships
Stakeholder communications
Stakeholder mapping and engagement
Stakeholders and users of financial information
Stakeholder and sponsor management
Stakeholder rights and fair treatment
Delivery, quality and stakeholder plan
Stakeholder identification and analysis

Risk, Governance and Assurance

Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches
Governance, risk and compliance (GRC)
Governance and organisational value
Public, private and non-profit governance
Responsible and sustainable governance
Governance frameworks and codes
Compliance frameworks and programmes
Compliance monitoring and testing
Environmental governance and climate risk
Governance of ESG and reporting
Attachment and developmental theory
Qualitative and quantitative risk analysis
Risk response and contingency
Quality planning and assurance
Integrated risk and quality control

Executive Communication

Risk registers and reporting
Professional roles, boundaries and settings
Security metrics and reporting
Tax provisioning and reporting
Proposal development and donor reporting
The media and telecommunications landscape
Ethical principles and codes of practice
Managing boundaries and dual relationships
Peer support and consultation
Sustaining ethical, effective practice
Financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP)
Ethical frameworks and codes of practice
Facilitation, training and public presentation skills
Communicating technical information to diverse audiences
Data quality, analysis and reporting

Talent and Capability

Coaching and quality monitoring
Training and capability building
Advertising and creative development
Development banking and project finance
Message development and testing
Supplier development and innovation
Continuing professional development
Career pathways and professional development
Measuring development impact
The learning and development profession
Feedback and developmental conversations
Wellbeing and resilience coaching
Measuring coaching outcomes
Scaling delivery capability
Project management plan development

Leading Change

Baseline setting and change control
Sales and marketing transformation
Measuring growth and transformation impact
Duty of care and risk management
Complaints, accountability and fitness to practise
Client feedback and satisfaction
Digital and market transformation
Behaviour change and adoption of innovations
Customer experience transformation
Digital and self-service transformation
Measuring CX transformation impact
The finance function and digital transformation
Regulatory change management
Managing risk and difficult cases
Lessons learned and development

Evidence for Executive Judgement

Record-keeping and data protection
Evidence-based improvement
Evidence-based practice
Evidence-based practice and research literacy
Project data, reporting and analytics
AI and predictive project analytics
Customer personas and insight
Marketing analytics and attribution
Web and campaign analytics
Customer data platforms and segmentation
Web, campaign and funnel analytics
Baseline surveys and data collection tools
Driving effective, ethical outcomes
Psychoeducation and workshops
Portfolio of evidence and reflective practice

Operating Model

Process improvement and lean thinking
Productivity and efficiency improvement
The procurement cycle and operating models
Working with organisations on wellbeing
Reinsurance and capacity management
The vehicle sales process from enquiry to delivery
Capacity planning and line balancing
In-process quality control and inspection
Industrial utilities, energy and process safety interfaces
Designing an intervention or programme
Mineral processing and beneficiation
The HR function: roles, operating models and value creation
Continuous improvement of finance processes
Ethical, risk and feasibility considerations
Productivity, collaboration and workflow tools

Market and Customer Perspective

Customer lifetime value and profitability
Market research design and methods
Customer experience and journey mapping
Competitive and market intelligence
Professional case study and presentation
Regulatory compliance and market requirements
Customer service and experience principles
Customer expectations and satisfaction
The customer experience (CX) discipline
Ethics and fair customer treatment
Service culture and brand promise
Brand safety and responsible marketing
Capstone scoping: a real growth or brand challenge
Market and customer analysis
Campaign or go-to-market plan

Technology at Enterprise Level

Self-service and digital support
Customer service technology stack
Technology selection and integration
Emerging service technologies
Email marketing and automation
Marketing technology and the stack
Digital, mobile and internet banking
Digital disruption and the future of banking
Digital transformation in banking
Branch-to-digital migration
Digital banking platforms and APIs
Ethics of technology in practice
Agile and digital transformation projects
Automation in project delivery
Emerging project technologies

Culture and Engagement

Win-back and re-engagement
Building a service culture
Employee experience and engagement
Customer and community engagement
Building a culture of compliance
Innovation and experimentation culture
DevOps culture and practices
Assurance engagements and standards
Engagement and motivation
Measuring engagement and impact
Learning cultures and the learning organisation
Risk assessment and safety planning
Treatment planning and review
Advocacy and policy engagement
Managing complexity and comorbidity

Legal and Regulatory Environment

Policy administration and customer service in insurance
Insurance regulation and consumer protection
Vendor, venue and supplier contracting for events
Regulation of transport: authorities, conventions and licensing
Tariffs, regulation and the economics of essential services
Workplace and organisational contexts
Change talk and readiness
Subcontractor and supplier management
Regulation, ethics and misinformation in media and telecoms
Legal responsibilities and professional bodies
Goal setting and contracting
Implementation and contract plan
Contract types and risk allocation
Contract administration and variation
Contract performance and exit

Portfolio and Delivery Oversight

Programme management principles
Measuring programme success
Leading project teams
Goal setting and action planning
Building high-performing project teams
Product and portfolio strategy
Leading campaigns and sales projects
Team leadership in field and project settings
Habit change and behaviour design
HACCP principles and prerequisite programmes
Advisory service design and delivery
Project governance and assurance
Project governance frameworks
Leading project governance
Change and adoption in projects

Negotiation and Difficult Conversations

Commercial negotiation and value capture
Sponsorship and negotiation selling
Negotiation with clients and partners
Conflict resolution over land, water and resources
Integrity, confidentiality and conflicts
Conflicts of interest management
Conflict resolution and mediation
Difficult conversations and feedback
Negotiation and conflict resolution
Negotiation tactics and behaviours
Property viewings, offers and negotiation to close
Conflict resolution and negotiation
Conflicts of interest and transparency
Managing difficult conversations
Conflicts of interest and procurement ethics

Standards and Improvement

Product safety and standards
Sustainability standards (GRI, ISSB)
Time-to-hire, quality-of-hire and cost metrics
Continuous improvement cycles
Driving measurable safety improvement
Continuous environmental improvement
Management review and improvement
Integration with quality and environment
Certification and continual improvement
Design review and quality
Quality management and standards
Roles, standards and professional conduct
Governance of service standards
Quality monitoring and coaching
Continuous improvement in service

Growth and Innovation Oversight

Data-driven growth
Accountability and follow-through
Strengths, flow and engagement
Innovation in service delivery
Innovation and fintech collaboration
Business model design and innovation
Innovation platforms and experimentation
Emerging tools and innovation
Growth strategy and demand generation
Innovation and new product launch
Situation analysis and diagnostic assessment
Meaning, purpose and values
Outcome and process measures

Ethics and Integrity

Responsible and sustainable banking
Ethics and independence
Ethics in communications
Corporate social responsibility communications
Ethics and professional standards in finance
Professional ethics and codes (IFAC, ACCA, CIMA)
Sustainability and responsible finance
Data ethics and privacy in finance
Responsibility accounting and cost centres
Professional ethics and integrity
Embedding responsible business
Professional ethics and duty of care
Legal and regulatory responsibility
Sustainability and climate responsibility
Professional standards and ethics (CIPS)

Teams and Forums

Leading remote and hybrid teams
Team diversity and inclusion
High-performance team rituals and cadence
Managing distributed and digital teams
Leading security teams
Data, records and confidentiality tech
Practice management systems
Designing and facilitating groups
Working with referrers and multidisciplinary teams
Collaboration and teamwork
Servant leadership and self-organising teams
Team leadership in sales and marketing
Group dynamics, facilitation and community mobilisation
Leading service teams
Team leadership in customer service

Sustainability and Responsibility

Environmental management systems (ISO 14001)
Environmental legal compliance
Environmental monitoring and reporting
Supply markets and the enabling environment
Sustainable procurement principles and standards
Environmental, social and governance (ESG)
Sustainability reporting and disclosure
Embedding sustainability in sourcing
Mine water, tailings and environmental management
Social media management: platforms, communities and algorithms
Measurement and analytics for media and social campaigns
ESG principles and frameworks
Sustainability strategy and materiality
Psychometric and screening tools
Sustainability and environmental duty

Professional Leadership Practice

Procurement and asset management under donor rules
Disruption management: delays, claims and recovery
Energy efficiency and demand management
Range planning and category management
Workforce and shift management in retail
Ground control and strata management
Quality management on site: inspections, hold points and defects
Front office and reservations management
Communicating with families and carers
Professional writing and reports
Procurement and stock management for health commodities
Safety management systems (ISO 45001)
Project management principles and lifecycle
Financial, management and cost accounting distinguished
Leadership and management development

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CBSE certification?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with recognised global leadership and management competency frameworks. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

Who should enrol in the CBSE?

This certification is ideal for Managers and Team Leaders, Heads of Department and Directors, Senior Executives and Aspiring Leaders and Business Owners and Entrepreneurs, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in strategic leadership, organisational management and business transformation with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CBSE certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 12 Weeks and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CBSE internationally recognised?

What is the cost of the CBSE certification?

The Certified Business Strategy Executive is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 399 and Live Virtual at USD 599. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CBSE certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CBSE?

The Certified Business Strategy Executive is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CBSE?

The Certified Business Strategy Executive carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CBSE while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CBSE?

Graduates progress towards executive, director and C-suite leadership roles. The CBSE strengthens your expertise in strategic leadership, organisational management and business transformation and positions you for advancement across corporates, public institutions, NGOs and enterprises.

Certified Business Strategy Executive