An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Certificate in Business Acumen
Mastering Strategic, Communication, and
Essential Leadership Skills
Scheduled Dates
Classroom
| 22 - 26 Dec 2025 | London - UK | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 23 - 27 Mar 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 06 - 10 Jul 2026 | London - UK | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 02 - 06 Nov 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 21 - 25 Dec 2026 | London - UK | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
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Why Choose this Training Course?
In today’s dynamic and competitive business landscape, possessing strong business acumen is no longer optional, it’s essential. This Certificate in Business Acumen training course is designed to build a solid foundation in understanding key business principles, strategic decision-making, and stakeholder alignment. It empowers professionals to make informed choices, solve complex challenges, and contribute meaningfully to organisational growth.
Business acumen goes beyond theoretical knowledge. It requires a deep understanding of how businesses operate and thrive—combined with analytical thinking, agility, and effective communication. This training course equips participants with the tools and mindset to evaluate opportunities, align decisions with business goals, and drive long-term success.
This Certificate in Business Acumen training course will highlight:
- Foundations and key components of business acumen
- Strategic thinking, business planning, and opportunity analysis
- Decision-making in complex and uncertain environments
- Leadership awareness and stakeholder engagement
- ESG principles and their integration into business strategy
What are the Goals?
By the end of this Certificate in Business Acumen training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand and apply core business principles and terminology
- Interpret business data and financial information to support decisions
- Strengthening strategic thinking and commercial problem-solving skills
- Effectively communicate business insights and recommendations
- Enhance leadership capability within a broader organisational context
Who is this Training Course for?
This PetroKnowledge Certificate in Business Acumen training course is suitable for all leaders and managers but will benefit:
- Those new to a leadership role
- Team Leaders
- Those who studied business in the past who wish to be up to date with current thinking
- Manufacturing, Quality, Operations Staff, and Supply Chain Personnel
- Human Resource Professionals
- Quality Professionals and Project Managers
How will this Training Course be Presented?
This Certificate in Business Acumen training course will use various proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension, and retention of the information presented. This methodology includes stimulating presentations supporting each of the topics together with interactive trainer lead sessions of discussion. There will be practical sessions where participants can practice and experience course-related activities.
Realistic and fun exercises, short video presentations, small group work, and case studies will be used to facilitate learning. Role plays and interactive activities will be used throughout the training course.
Organisational Impact
Organisations that nominate participants for this training course will benefit through:
- Enhanced decision-making that aligns with corporate strategy
- A more strategically aware and commercially competent workforce
- Stronger cross-functional communication and collaboration
- Improved agility and resilience in competitive markets
- Increased internal leadership pipeline and performance capability
Personal Impact
Participants will leave this training course with:
- Greater confidence in navigating business environments
- Enhanced strategic and commercial thinking
- Practical tools for problem-solving and opportunity assessment
- The ability to articulate and present business recommendations clearly
- Broader leadership competencies supporting career advancement
Daily Agenda
Day One: Foundations of Business Acumen
- Developing your business acumen
- Overview of business structures and operations
- Key principles of business success
- Finance for non-financial leadership
- Stakeholder engagement principles
Day Two: Strategic Thinking and Planning
- Understanding Strategy
- Understanding the importance of vision and mission
- The business model canvas tool
- Macro-environment scanning with PESTLE & SWOT
- Micro-environment scanning with Porter's Five Forces
Day Three: Leadership and Decision-Making
- Understanding best practice in decision-making
- Problem-solving techniques
- Tools for making decisions (PMI, Crawford slip, multiple why’s, fishbones)
- The Vroom-Jago Decision Model
- Avoiding group think in your organisation
Day Four: Effective Communication in Business
- Understanding the psychology of communication
- Writing impactful business reports and proposals
- Delivering clear, persuasive, and professional presentations
- Negotiating in professional environments
- Cross-cultural negotiation
Day Five: An Introduction to ESG and Sustainability Imperatives
- ESG Overview: Definition, Components, and Importance
- Governance Structures for ESG: Best Practices in Implementation
- Social Responsibility in ESG: Employee and community impact
- Environmental strategies: managing sustainable practices
- ESG reporting and metrics: transparency and accountability
Certificate
- On successful completion of this Training Course / Online Training Course, a PetroKnowledge Certificate / E-Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
