Transform your career with cutting-edge strategic management skills.
Our Certificate in Applied Strategic Management is a Level 7 Award tailored for professionals looking to elevate their strategic thinking and organizational leadership. Designed as a part-time programme with a strong practical focus, this 10-credit qualification combines academic rigor with hands-on application to ensure participants are equipped to navigate the complexities of modern business environments.
Through dynamic, participative learning methods—including interactive lectures, case studies, and online resources—you'll master key components of the Strategic Management Process:
Strategic Analysis: Leverage tools like SWOT, PESTEL, and 5-Forces to assess organisational and environmental factors.
Planning & Development: Create actionable strategic plans, define business goals, and explore competitive and growth-oriented strategies.
Culture & Values Alignment: Understand how organizational culture and values shape strategy, driving sustainable success.
Implementation & Measurement: Utilize balanced scorecards and performance metrics to ensure strategies are effectively executed.
Who Should Enroll? This program is ideal for mid-level managers, team leaders, and aspiring professionals eager to enhance their decision-making capabilities, drive organisational change, and deliver measurable results.
Why Choose Us?
Recognised by the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) at Level 7
Flexible part-time delivery to fit your schedule
Real-world applications of theories and tools
Expert guidance from seasoned lecturers and industry resources
Whether you're looking to advance within your current organization or step into a more strategic leadership role, the Certificate in Applied Strategic Management provides the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make an impact.
HCI Funding
Please note that this programme is eligible for funding for eligible applicants. Microcredentials are short courses that can range from 1 credit up to 30 credits. The government’s Human Capital Initiative (HCI) programme has subsidised the micro-credentials listed below for 2024/25 which have all been developed through one of SETU HCI Pillar 3 Projects.
The Micro-Credential Course Learner Subsidy, under the HCI Pillar 3, offers a subsidy rate of 50 per cent for this specific case. In order to be eligible for the subsidised rate all applicants are required to meet the same eligibility as for Springboard+ / HCI Pillar 1 courses - please see springboardcourses.ie/eligibility or click into the application process below - on the for more information on the eligibility criteria.
Delivery
This programme will be delivered online.
All applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Lifelong Learning reserves the right to require applicants to attend for an interview to determine their suitability for the programme.
