An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Fundamentals of Strategic Planning
Scheduled Dates
Classroom
| 17 - 21 Nov 2025 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 02 - 06 Mar 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 18 - 22 May 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 17 - 21 Aug 2026 | London - UK | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 16 - 20 Nov 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
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We offer a variety of tailored training options, customized to meet your organisation's needs. Delivered anytime, anywhere, we make it easy to bring expert training directly to your team.
Why Choose this Training Course?
This training course has been designed to cover all the fundamentals needed for effective strategic planning. It is intended for those wanting to develop their strategic awareness and prepare them for career enhancement, as well as those wanting to refresh their strategic planning skills.
The training course provides a range of recognised strategic analysis tools and techniques, considers the factors which help or hinder effective strategy implementation and recognises the importance of developing key leadership skills needed in strategic planning.
This Fundamentals of Strategic Planning training course will feature:
- The relevance of strategy to all employees in organisations
- Tools and techniques used in strategic analysis
- Human factors affecting the success (or otherwise) of strategy implementation
- Importance of effective communications at individual and organisational levels
- The use of measurement to track performance and feed into the planning cycle
- Development of strategic leadership skills
What are the Goals?
By the end of this Fundamentals of Strategic Planning training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the importance of clear Vision, Mission and Values statements
- Be able to develop objectives for individuals and teams/departments feeding into corporate goals
- Be able to use strategic planning tools to develop strategic options
- Make use of key organisational procedures to enhance individual and organisational performance and deliver strategic objectives
- Develop key leadership skills such as motivation and interpersonal communications, for effective implementation of strategic plans
Who is this Training Course for?
This PetroKnowledge Fundamentals of Strategic Planning training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals from private, public and non-profit sectors:
- Members of Management Team
- Team Leaders
- Line Managers
- Project Professionals
How will this Training Course be Presented?
This Fundamentals of Strategic Planning training course will utilise a variety of proven highly interactive adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes facilitated group and individual exercises, case studies, role-play, and videos. The instructor will also facilitate learning by encouraging the delegates to test and critically appraise any theories and concepts on the training course.
Daily Agenda
Day One: Strategy is Everyone’s Business
- Organisation’s Vision, Mission, Values and Goals
- Using scenarios to envisage possible futures
- Assessing and managing risk
- Factors influencing decision making
- Aligning individual tasks and behaviours to organisational goals
Day Two: Strategic Planning
- Using PESTLE to analyse external factors
- How to balance the needs of diverse stakeholders
- Analysing the capabilities of your own organisation
- Undertaking valuable SWOT analyses
- Turning analysis into strategic plans
Day Three: Overcoming the Challenges of Strategy Implementation
- Develop staff engagement – hearts and minds
- Make use of varied communication methods to raise strategic awareness
- Learn to link individual goals and tasks to organisational objectives
- Use measurement to track performance and predict likely outcomes
- Understand how a learning organisation links detailed and messy implementation to strategy development
Day Four: Developing Strategic Leadership Skills
- Understanding barriers to change
- How to motivate staff to deliver high performance
- Developing your leadership skills: situational leadership
- Using coaching skills to deliver higher performance
- Develop your interpersonal communication skills
Day Five: Ensuring Organisational Procedures Support Strategy
- Recognise the dynamic tension between change/innovation versus compliance
- Recognise elements of Organisational culture which help effective strategy deployment
- Learn to make the performance appraisal an effective tool in delivering high performance
- How to ensure the strategic planning process delivers effective outcomes
- Next steps
Certificate
- On successful completion of this Training Course / Online Training Course, a PetroKnowledge Certificate / E-Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
PetroKnowledge is a globally recognized provider of training courses for oil and gas professionals, offering a wide range of specialized training courses designed to enhance knowledge, skills, and expertise in the energy sector. With courses tailored to meet the evolving demands of the oil and gas industry, PetroKnowledge helps professionals stay up-to-date with industry standards, technological advancements, and best practices.
Our courses are specifically developed for professionals in the oil and gas industry, including engineers, technical staff, managers, and other specialists looking to advance their careers. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or new to the sector, our training for oil and gas professionals is suited to individuals at all stages of their professional journey.
PetroKnowledge offers flexible learning solutions with both online courses and in-person training options. Online courses for oil and gas professionals provide the flexibility to learn from anywhere, while in-person courses offer a hands-on, interactive learning environment. Each training course page provides detailed information on the delivery format, allowing you to choose the option that best meets your learning style and schedule
Yes, PetroKnowledge offers customized in-house training solutions for organizations looking to upskill their teams. We work closely with companies to design bespoke training courses for oil and gas professionals that address specific challenges and objectives. Whether you need on-site training or online solutions, we can tailor the training courses to suit your organization’s needs.
Certain advanced training courses for oil and gas professionals may require prior experience or technical knowledge. These prerequisites ensure that participants can fully benefit from the course content. We recommend reviewing the course description on the relevant page to determine if any prerequisites apply to your selected course.
Enrolling in one of our training courses for oil and gas professionals is simple and convenient. Navigate to the specific course page, click “Enroll Now,” and complete the registration form. You will receive a confirmation email with further details on how to proceed.
You may also get in touch with our Registration Team on
+971 50 981 7386 | +971 2 557 7389 or send an email to reg@petroknowledge.com
Upon successful registration online, enrolment on the respective training course will be confirmed by Registration Team by e-mail along with the invoice and joining instruction.
Yes, upon successful completion of our courses for professionals in the oil and gas industry, you will receive an industry-recognized certificate from PetroKnowledge. This certification is designed to validate your skills and knowledge and can significantly enhance your professional credentials, boosting your career prospects in the competitive oil and gas sector.
Pre-Course Cancellation
Our refund and cancellation policy varies depending on the course and circumstances. Generally, cancellations made at least 21 days before the training are eligible for a refund, less any administrative fees.
Refund Policy Disclaimer
All course bookings made through PetroKnowledge are non-refundable. By registering for a course, you acknowledge and accept that fees are payable in full and are not subject to refund under any circumstances, including but not limited to participant dissatisfaction, changes in personal or professional circumstances, or partial attendance.
PetroKnowledge reserves the right to make reasonable adjustments to course content, trainers, or schedules where necessary, without entitling delegates to a refund. Full details of each course – including objectives, target audience, and content – are clearly outlined prior to enrolment, and it is the responsibility of the delegate to ensure suitability before booking.
If you have any specific inquiries about the cancellation or refund, don’t hesitate to contact our support team, who can assist with your booking and cancellation queries.
For corporate fees and group registration, please send your query to info@petroknowledge.com.
