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Certified Strategic Manager

Intensive 5-day course · English, Arabic & European languages

Business managers and team leaders learn how to connect strategic planning with daily negotiation and risk management over five days. The programme covers team development, non-verbal communication and personal motivation techniques. Delegates explore how to align their team's performance with wider business goals, leaving with practical strategies to manage uncertainty.

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Public courses in our cities

  • 26–30 Oct 2026Muscat£3,080 + VAT
  • 9–13 Nov 2026Rome£3,400 + VAT
  • 9–13 Nov 2026Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 23–27 Nov 2026Manama£3,080 + VAT
  • 14–18 Dec 2026Kuala Lumpur£1,800 + VAT
  • 14–18 Dec 2026Paris£3,600 + VAT
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  • 28 Dec – 1 Jan 2026Dubai£4,200 + VAT
  • 4–8 Jan 2027Frankfurt£2,600 + VAT
  • 4–8 Jan 2027London£3,360 + VAT
  • 18–22 Jan 2027Berlin£3,400 + VAT
  • 1–5 Feb 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 1–5 Feb 2027Istanbul£2,280 + VAT
  • 15–19 Feb 2027Milan£3,400 + VAT
  • 8–12 Mar 2027Frankfurt£2,600 + VAT
  • 8–12 Mar 2027Vienna£3,400 + VAT
  • 22–26 Mar 2027Malaga£3,080 + VAT
  • 12–16 Apr 2027Rome£3,400 + VAT
  • 12–16 Apr 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 26–30 Apr 2027Sarajevo£3,400 + VAT
  • 10–14 May 2027Kuala Lumpur£1,800 + VAT
  • 10–14 May 2027Paris£3,600 + VAT
  • 24–28 May 2027Dubai£4,200 + VAT
  • 7–11 Jun 2027Frankfurt£2,600 + VAT
  • 7–11 Jun 2027London£3,360 + VAT
  • 21–25 Jun 2027Riyadh£4,200 + VAT
  • 5–9 Jul 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 5–9 Jul 2027Istanbul£2,280 + VAT
  • 19–23 Jul 2027Doha£4,200 + VAT
  • 9–13 Aug 2027Frankfurt£2,600 + VAT
  • 9–13 Aug 2027Vienna£3,400 + VAT
  • 23–27 Aug 2027Geneva£4,200 + VAT
  • 13–17 Sep 2027Rome£3,400 + VAT
  • 13–17 Sep 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 27 Sep – 1 Oct 2027Abu Dhabi£4,200 + VAT
  • 11–15 Oct 2027Kuala Lumpur£1,800 + VAT
  • 11–15 Oct 2027Paris£3,600 + VAT
  • 25–29 Oct 2027Cairo£2,280 + VAT
  • 1–5 Nov 2027Frankfurt£2,600 + VAT
  • 1–5 Nov 2027London£3,360 + VAT
  • 15–19 Nov 2027Jeddah£4,200 + VAT
  • 6–10 Dec 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 6–10 Dec 2027Istanbul£2,280 + VAT
  • 20–24 Dec 2027Singapore£4,200 + VAT

Group discount: 2 delegates 20% · 3 delegates 35% · 5 or more delegates 50%

Can't make these dates? We can run this course for your team on dates that suit you. Ask for custom dates · In-house options

Online (live)

With a trainer, on dates to suit your team

This course can be taught live online by a trainer, in English, Arabic or any European language, for one person or a whole team.

£1,850 + VAT

Group discount: 2 delegates 20% · 3 delegates 35% · 5 or more delegates 50%

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Course overview

Modern business environments demand leaders who can balance long-term strategic goals with everyday challenges. When managers struggle to align their daily decisions with the wider organisational vision, they often miss opportunities for growth and fail to manage emerging risks. Solving this problem requires a structured approach to decision-making and team leadership.

This programme helps professionals build a practical toolkit for strategic management. Delegates look at the connection between an organisation's vision and its operational strategy. The sessions examine how to develop a risk strategy, alongside evaluating different negotiating styles to achieve better outcomes.

The curriculum also covers the personal skills required to lead a motivated team. Delegates practise self-coaching techniques. They study how to expand their verbal and non-verbal communication, leaving with a clear understanding of how to maximise the performance of their staff while handling the pressures of a volatile market.

Course objectives

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

  1. Explain the connection between strategic planning, risk management and leadership
  2. Apply negotiation techniques to achieve positive outcomes
  3. Use interpersonal skills to build strong professional relationships
  4. Build and maintain a motivated team
  5. Practise self-coaching methods to improve personal confidence

Who should attend

This course suits:

  • Supervisors and team leaders
  • Current and potential strategic leaders at all levels
  • Professionals responsible for developing and leading strategy
  • Business managers from any discipline

Course outline

Course Topics

  • Connecting the organisation's vision and mission to its strategy
  • Steps for creating a functional risk strategy
  • Maintaining a collaborative attitude during daily negotiations
  • Choosing the right strategies and tactics for negotiation
  • Assessing the negotiating style and tactics of an opponent
  • Improving the output of individual team members
  • Using strategic leadership to develop the team
  • Expanding verbal and non-verbal communication skills
  • Using self-coaching techniques to reach personal potential
  • Adjusting subconscious habits to support success
  • Finding ways to motivate yourself and your colleagues

Certificate

Every delegate who completes the course receives an ARUK Training Certificate of Attendance.

Frequently asked questions

How do I register?

Choose a date and city in the schedule and press Register, or send us an enquiry. Our team confirms your place and sends an invoice.

Are fees shown with VAT?

Fees are shown per delegate and exclude VAT, which is added to the invoice where applicable.

Can this course be delivered for our team only?

Yes. Any ARUK course can be delivered in-house at your premises, in a meeting room we book for you, or 1-to-1.

Is this course available online?

Yes. We run it live online with a trainer, on dates that suit your team, for £1,850 + VAT per delegate.

Is there a group discount?

Yes. 20% for 2 delegates, 35% for 3 delegates and 50% for 5 or more delegates on the same course.

Can the course be delivered in Arabic or another language?

Yes. Our courses can be delivered in English, Arabic or any European language, by a trainer who teaches in that language. Mention your preferred language when you register or enquire.

What certificate will I receive?

An ARUK Training Certificate of Attendance.

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Key booking terms (read before you register)
  • The full fee is paid in advance, before the course starts.
  • Cancel in writing 30 or more days before the start date (45 for in-house) for a refund. Later than that, the full fee is payable.
  • No refund for non-attendance or partial attendance.
  • Places are for the named delegate only; another person cannot attend instead.
  • Moving to another date or city is only possible if ARUK agrees in writing.
  • Travel, accommodation and visas are your responsibility. A refused visa does not change the cancellation terms.

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