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SUMMARY:Economics for Business Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Economics for Business Professionals\nWhy Attend\nEconomic decisions lie at the heart of business. Consequently\, they are fundamental to its success. This course will allow business professionals to apply fundamental economic principles to real-world business challenges. Participants will gain knowledge and skills needed to craft successful business strategies. They will also learn how to analyze and assess the micro and macro environment in which their business operates in order to drive critical business decisions. \n\nCourse Methodology\nOn this course\, participants will be able to interact with instructor\, view slides\, participate in group discussions\, and complete team exercises and case studies. \n\n\nCourse Objectives\nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nInterpret economic knowledge and establish the economic objectives of their firm\nEstimate demand and analyze how demand elasticity affects revenues\nEstimate cost and use different pricing strategies for a variety of market structures\nAnalyze the impact of essential macroeconomic indicators on the firm’s strategic decisions\nUnderstand the implications of government economic policies on the economy in general and on businesses in particular\n\n\n\nTarget Audience\nManagers\, business professionals\, and individuals who have decided to explore how good economic decision making is fundamental to the success of business. \n\n\nTarget Competencies\n\nEconomic reasoning and analysis\nStrategic thinking\nMicro and Macroeconomics\nProblem-solving and decision-making\n\nOutline\n\n\nThe firm and its goals\n\n\n\nThe economic goal of the firm and optimal decision making\nGoals other than profit\n\nEconomic goals\nEconomic objectives\nNoneconomic objectives\n\n\nMaximizing the wealth of stockholders\n\nMarket Value Added (MVA)\nEconomic Value Added (EVA)\n\n\nEconomic profits\nGlobal application\n\n\n\nDemand estimation and forecasting techniques\n\n\n\nDemand elasticity and the revenues of a firm\n\nPrice elasticities of several industries\nEconomics in practice: ‘Elasticities at a Delicatessen in the Short Run and Long Run’\n\n\nDemand estimation\n\nRegression analysis application\n\n\nForecasting techniques\n\nExpert opinion\nOpinion polls and market research\nSurveys of spending plans\nEconomic indicators\nProjections\n\n\n\n\n\nEstimation of cost\, pricing\, and output decisions\n\n\n\nThe importance of cost in managerial decisions\nThe definition and use of cost in economic analysis\nExamples of ways companies have cut costs to remain competitive\nCautionary note about the use of cost-cutting as a strategy\nPricing and output decisions: Perfect competition and monopoly\nPricing and output decisions: Monopolistic competition and oligopoly\nSpecial pricing practices\nBreak-even analysis (Volume-Cost-Profit)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMacroeconomic indicators and the firm’s strategic decisions\n\n\n\nThe importance of the business cycle to businesses\nEconomic growth and its positive effects\nFactors affecting the economy and the firm\n\nInflation\nInterest rates\nUnemployment\nExchange rates\n\n\nExchange rates effects on imports\, exports\, and real GDP\n\n\n\nThe effects of government economic policies on businesses\n\n\n\nThe way fiscal policies affect businesses\n\nExpansionary fiscal policy\nContractionary fiscal policy\n\n\nThe way monetary policies affect businesses\n\nExpansionary monetary policy\nContractionary monetary policy\n\n\nThe effect of public debt on the economy and businesses\nThe balance of trade and its impact on currency exchange rates\n\n\n\nEvent Coordinated by BASA Training \nYou can also visit our Online Courses Website Excel Elearning \nYou can also get an affordable ebook on ebooksnest.com \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Form\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Applicant Details *FirstLastEmail *EmailConfirm EmailPhone Number *Course Type *--- Select Choice ---CertificationsAccounting and FinanceAdministrationAuditing and GovernanceBankingBusiness Continuity and Crisis ManagementCommunication and Writing SkillsConferenceCustomer ServiceData Analytics and Artificial IntelligenceData Management and Business IntelligenceDigital Innovation and TransformationGovernment and Public SectorHuman Resources and TrainingInsurance and Financial ServicesInterpersonal Skills and Self DevelopmentIT Management and Cyber SecurityLeadership and ManagementManagementPlanning and Strategy ManagementProject ManagementPublic RelationsQuality and ProductivityRisk and ComplianceSafety and EnvironmentSecurity ManagementSelect the correct course category (typically found below in the course details)Course Name *		\n			Organization Contact Participants\n			\n		\n		Course VenuePretoria\, South AfricaDurban\, South AfricaCape Town\, South AfricaKigali\, RwandaHarare\, ZimbabweDubaiAdditional InformationOrganization Name *AddressAddress Line 2 *FirstLastAddress Line 3 *FirstLastOrganization Contact DetailsFirstLastNumber of Participants from organization\n\n\n\n	Participants: 1\nUse the slider to chose whether you want to register only 1 or 10 participantsAdditional Participants detailsSubmit
URL:https://basatraining.com/course/economics-for-business-professionals-2-2-3/2026-09-14/
LOCATION:Pretoria\, 484 Hilda St\, Hatfield\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, 0083\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Economics,Government and Public Sector,Planning and Strategy Management
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SUMMARY:Financial Analysis Modeling and Forecasting
DESCRIPTION:Financial Analysis Modeling and Forecasting\nWhy Attend\nFinancial professionals are often asked to provide analysis and projections of finances to help management make decisions. By attending this course\, you will be able to prepare and build financial analysis models effectively\, understand and analyze the time value of money\, and prepare forecasted financial statements. \n\nCourse Methodology\nThe course is a hands-on workshop that applies MS Excel to model financial analysis and forecasting through different exercises and case studies. \n\n\nCourse Objectives\nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nUse financial ratio analysis to interpret organizational financial performance and position\nCalculate financial ratios related to the cash flow statement\nUtilize Microsoft Excel in the time value of money calculations\nApply MS Excel modeling tools\, functions such as spinner\,\nList box and option button\, etc.\nForecast and build models for the three main financial statements\n\n\n\nTarget Audience\nFinancial controllers\, analysts\, finance and accounting managers\, supervisors\, and finance professionals who need to interpret and analyze financial statements and use them to create financial forecast models in their organizations. \n\n\nTarget Competencies\n\nUnderstanding and performing financial analysis\nPerforming vertical\, horizontal\, and trend analysis\nFinancial forecasting\nModeling financial statements\nApplying Excel functions and tools\n\nOutline\n\n\nFinancial Analysis Techniques\n\n\n\nVertical analysis and strategy\nHorizontal\, trend analysis\, and growth\nLiquidity analysis:\n\nCurrent\, quick\, and cash ratios\, defensive interval\, and cash conversion cycle\n\n\nAsset management and activity ratios:\n\nTotal and fixed assets turnover\n\n\nSolvency analysis:\n\nDebt\, equity\, and times interest earned ratios\n\n\nProfitability analysis:\n\nProfit margin\, gross margin\, return on assets\, return on equity\, EBITDA\n\n\nMarket and valuation:\n\nPrice earnings and earnings-per-share ratios\n\n\nDuPont analysis: The three-step and five-step models\nLimitation of ratio analysis\n\n\n\nCash flow statement: Interpretation and ratio analysis\n\n\n\n Operating\, investing\, and financing\nCash flow pattern; the cash cow\nRelated ratios:\n\nQuality of earnings\nFinancial management\nMandatory cash flow\nDiscretionary cash flow\n\n\n\n\n\nFinancial calculations in MS Excel\n\n\n\nTime value of money:\n\nPresent Value (PV) and Net Present Value (NPV)\nInternal Rate of Return (IRR) and Multiple IRR (MIRR)\nUsing XNPV and XIRR\n\n\nEffective yields and returns\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModel construction techniques using Excel\n\n\n\nData tables\nGoal seek\nSpinner data modeling\nList box data modeling\nOption box data modeling\n\n\n\nModeling projected financial statements\n\n\n\nMicro and macro factors\nForecasting sales\n\nEstimating market demand\nEstimating company demand\nDeveloping sales forecast\n\n\nOn cost of sales\nForecasting operating expenses\n Key assets and liabilities accounts\nModeling the income statement\nThe balance sheet\nModeling the cash flow statement\n\n\n\nEvent Coordinated by BASA Training \nYou can also visit our Online Courses Website Excel Elearning \nYou can also get an affordable ebook on ebooksnest.com \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Form\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Applicant Details *FirstLastEmail *EmailConfirm Email		\n			organization Contact Applicant\n			\n		\n		Phone Number *Course Type *--- Select Choice ---CertificationsAccounting and FinanceAdministrationAuditing and GovernanceBankingBusiness Continuity and Crisis ManagementCommunication and Writing SkillsConferenceCustomer ServiceData Analytics and Artificial IntelligenceData Management and Business IntelligenceDigital Innovation and TransformationGovernment and Public SectorHuman Resources and TrainingInsurance and Financial ServicesInterpersonal Skills and Self DevelopmentIT Management and Cyber SecurityLeadership and ManagementManagementPlanning and Strategy ManagementProject ManagementPublic RelationsQuality and ProductivityRisk and ComplianceSafety and EnvironmentSecurity ManagementSelect the correct course category (typically found below in the course details)Course Name *Course VenuePretoria\, South AfricaDurban\, South AfricaCape Town\, South AfricaKigali\, RwandaHarare\, ZimbabweDubaiAdditional InformationOrganization Name *AddressAddress Line 2 *FirstLastAddress Line 3 *FirstLastOrganization Contact DetailsFirstLastNumber of Participants from organization\n\n\n\n	Participants: 1\nUse the slider to chose whether you want to register only 1 or 10 participantsAdditional Participants detailsSubmit
URL:https://basatraining.com/course/financial-analysis-modeling-and-forecasting-5-2-2/2026-09-15/
LOCATION:Pretoria\, 484 Hilda St\, Hatfield\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, 0083\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Accounting and Finance,Planning and Strategy Management
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SUMMARY:Feasibility Studies: Prep\, Analysis & Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:Feasibility Studies: Preparation\, Analysis & Evaluation\nWhy Attend\nThe overall aim of this course is to provide participants with competencies required to prepare\, analyze and evaluate feasibility studies. The course involves building a feasibility study financial model using hands-on training on Microsoft Excel. The course also aims at enabling participants to appraise service and industrial investments using different capital budgeting techniques as well as analyzing the related financial parameters. \n\nCourse Methodology\nThe course uses a mix of interactive techniques such as brief presentations by the consultant and the participants\, group exercises and case studies. The course also includes building a feasibility study model using Microsoft Excel software. \n\n\nCourse Objectives\nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nDefine ‘feasibility study’ and compare it to ‘business plan’\nIdentify the crucial elements in the feasibility study\nBuild the feasibility study financial model using Microsoft Excel\nApply different investment appraisal methods and analyze financial parameters\nAnalyze the feasibility study and find its merits and shortcomings\n\n\n\nTarget Audience\nProject sponsors\, senior management\, functional managers\, project managers and individuals involved in preparing\, writing and analyzing feasibility studies. This course is worth 30 Professional Development Units (PDUs). \n\n\nTarget Competencies\n\nPlanning\nAnalyzing data\nEvaluating options\nThinking proactively\nManaging scenarios\nCognitive ability\n\nOutline\n\n\nIntroduction and definitions\n\n\n\nDefinitions of ‘feasibility study’\nObjectives of a feasibility study\nFeasibility study versus business plan\nFeasibility study cycle\nPreparation steps for a feasibility study\n\n\n\nFeasibility study elements\n\n\n\nReport elements of the feasibility study\nExecutive summary\nOutline of the feasibility study\nMarketing feasibility\n\nMarket research and analysis\nMarket research data types\nSales projections analysis\n\n\nTechnical feasibility\n\nCritical technical questions\nSupply feasibility\nOperational feasibility\n\n\nFinancial feasibility\n\nProject costs\nIndirect costs\nOngoing costs\n\n\n\n\n\nFeasibility study financial model using Microsoft Excel\n\n\n\nBuilding the financial model of the feasibility study\nWeighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)\nCost of equity using the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)\nUnlevered Free Cash Flow (UFCF)\nTerminal value of the project\nPreparing sensitivity tables\nCreating different scenario analyses\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAppraisal and analysis of the feasibility study\n\n\n\nFinancial analysis parameters\n\nLiquidity ratios\nOperating ratios\nFinancial leverage ratios\nSecurity ratios\nProfitability ratios\n\n\nInvestment appraisal analyses\n\nQuantity and sales Breakeven Points (BEP)\nPayback Period (PP)\nNet Present Value (NPV)\nInternal Rate of Return (IRR)\nProfitability Index (PI)\n\n\n\n\nEvaluation and implementation of the feasibility study\n\nInternal recommendations and conclusions\nEvaluating feasibility studies\nCommon mistakes in using the feasibility study results\nImplementing the proposals\n\n\n\nEvent Coordinated by BASA Training \nYou can also visit our Online Courses Website Excel Elearning \nYou can also get an affordable ebook on ebooksnest.com \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Form\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Applicant Details *FirstLastEmail *EmailConfirm EmailPhone Number *		\n			details Course Name\n			\n		\n		Course Type *--- Select Choice ---CertificationsAccounting and FinanceAdministrationAuditing and GovernanceBankingBusiness Continuity and Crisis ManagementCommunication and Writing SkillsConferenceCustomer ServiceData Analytics and Artificial IntelligenceData Management and Business IntelligenceDigital Innovation and TransformationGovernment and Public SectorHuman Resources and TrainingInsurance and Financial ServicesInterpersonal Skills and Self DevelopmentIT Management and Cyber SecurityLeadership and ManagementManagementPlanning and Strategy ManagementProject ManagementPublic RelationsQuality and ProductivityRisk and ComplianceSafety and EnvironmentSecurity ManagementSelect the correct course category (typically found below in the course details)Course Name *Course VenuePretoria\, South AfricaDurban\, South AfricaCape Town\, South AfricaKigali\, RwandaHarare\, ZimbabweDubaiAdditional InformationOrganization Name *AddressAddress Line 2 *FirstLastAddress Line 3 *FirstLastOrganization Contact DetailsFirstLastNumber of Participants from organization\n\n\n\n	Participants: 1\nUse the slider to chose whether you want to register only 1 or 10 participantsAdditional Participants detailsSubmit
URL:https://basatraining.com/course/feasibility-studies-prep-analysis-evaluation/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:Pretoria\, 484 Hilda St\, Hatfield\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, 0083\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Planning and Strategy Management
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920
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SUMMARY:Business Modeling Masterclass Course
DESCRIPTION:Business Modeling Masterclass Course\nWhy Attend\nA business model is\, in many ways\, the blueprint for business success. Getting this blueprint right is a key step to success and a basis for greater returns. Considering the turbulent markets businesses operate in and the stiff competition they face\, even successful organizations need to revisit and reevaluate their market approach. This course is an excellent platform for business executives and entrepreneurs to determine how their business is performing. It also helps uncover new ways to get products and services to the market. In addition\, this course provides participants with essential skills to identify problems\, how to solve them\, how to stay competitive\, and how to continue creating customer value. \n\nCourse Methodology\nThis course is very much hands-on. At every step and in every module\, participants will be exposed to methodologies and techniques to address and resolve issues with an existing business model or to create a new business from scratch. \n\n\nCourse Objectives\nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify and articulate the different elements of a business model\nExamine a variety of business model designs and evaluate best fit with business requirements\nPresent a value proposition that caters to customer needs and concerns\nDesign and assess business models based on identified gaps and business remedies\nTest and implement business models that are innovative and viable\n\n\n\nTarget Audience\nBusiness executives\, entrepreneurs\, department heads\, marketing managers\, and sales managers who are keen on exploring new ways to improve business results\, customer reach\, market coverage\, and overall business performance. \n\n\nTarget Competencies\n\nBusiness analysis\nStrategic thinking\nInnovation and creativity\nProcess design and management\nFacilitation and communication skills\nProblem solving\nDesign thinking\nRisk management\nCoping with uncertainty\n\nOutline\n\n\nBusiness models – An introduction\n\n\n\nWhat is a business model? A definition\nUnderstanding business models\nBusiness models\, innovation\, and market disruptions\nThe business model card game\nStrategy versus business models\nImproving a business model – Case study I\nGetting started with your business model\n\n\n\nCreating a business model\n\n\n\nWhat makes a successful business model?\nBusiness modeling and transformation\nA look at business modeling tools: The Omega business model\nBusiness model metrics\n\nThe Omega business model questionnaire\nThe Omega business model business case\nBusiness models paths and tooling – Ensuring outcome clarity and deliverables\n\n\nImproving a business model – Case study II\n\n\n\nExploring customer value\n\n\n\nConcepts behind customer value and value proposition\nCustomer discovery and the pivot\nBusiness models and value\nCustomer discovery process\nCustomer segmentation and the target market\nThe value proposition canvas\nDelivering value\nImproving a business model – Case study III\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDesigning complex business models\n\n\n\nViewpoints on business modeling\nThe partner value matrix\nThe value network\nMulti-sided business modeling\nUnderstanding customers through personas\n\nConnecting with your customer\nCapturing customers’ needs\, experiences\, behaviors and goals\nThe four different perspectives on personas\n\n\nImproving a business model – Case study IV\n\n\n\nBusiness modeling implementation and testing\n\n\n\nRoad mapping the business model: Why it matters?\nInnovation as a cornerstone of the business ecosystem\nThe importance of platforms for business modeling\nThe value of operating models\nStress testing the business model\nChecking the financial soundness of the business model\nA quick look into agile business model development\nIntegrating agility into business model designs\n\n\n\nEvent Coordinated by BASA Training \nYou can also visit our Online Courses Website Excel Elearning \nYou can also get an affordable ebook on ebooksnest.com \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Form\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Applicant Details *FirstLastEmail *EmailConfirm EmailPhone Number *Course Type *--- Select Choice ---CertificationsAccounting and FinanceAdministrationAuditing and GovernanceBankingBusiness Continuity and Crisis ManagementCommunication and Writing SkillsConferenceCustomer ServiceData Analytics and Artificial IntelligenceData Management and Business IntelligenceDigital Innovation and TransformationGovernment and Public SectorHuman Resources and TrainingInsurance and Financial ServicesInterpersonal Skills and Self DevelopmentIT Management and Cyber SecurityLeadership and ManagementManagementPlanning and Strategy ManagementProject ManagementPublic RelationsQuality and ProductivityRisk and ComplianceSafety and EnvironmentSecurity ManagementSelect the correct course category (typically found below in the course details)Course Name *Course VenuePretoria\, South AfricaDurban\, South AfricaCape Town\, South AfricaKigali\, RwandaHarare\, ZimbabweDubaiAdditional InformationOrganization Name *AddressAddress Line 2 *FirstLastAddress Line 3 *FirstLastOrganization Contact DetailsFirstLast		\n			Venue Participants Contact\n			\n		\n		Number of Participants from organization\n\n\n\n	Participants: 1\nUse the slider to chose whether you want to register only 1 or 10 participantsAdditional Participants detailsSubmit
URL:https://basatraining.com/course/business-modeling-masterclass-course/2026-09-20/
LOCATION:Pretoria\, 484 Hilda St\, Hatfield\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, 0083\, South Africa
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SUMMARY:Strategic Thinking and Forecasting Planning
DESCRIPTION:Strategic Thinking and Forecasting Planning\nWhy Attend\nAn organization without a strategic forecasting plan is like a ship without a rudder. How can organizations continue to provide exceptional value to stakeholders and customers if they are not clear on where they are heading and how they will get there? The answer is they can’t. This is where the role of strategy becomes essential. Strategy is about setting ambitious goals\, understanding the surrounding current and future environment and providing a sense of direction for the organization. \nIn this course\, we will cover the 7 steps of the strategy management process\, starting with the ‘thinking’ components of strategy\, moving into the ‘planning’ components and ending with ‘execution’. At the end of the course\, participants will be able to implement or improve the strategic process at their organizations to reach their vision and achieve their mission. \n\nCourse Methodology\nThe course enables participants to practice the development of each of the strategy management steps. They will act as organizational managers in developing each strategic component for an organization of their choosing. The most important strategy tools and frameworks will be discussed and put into practical use during the course. \n\n\nCourse Objectives\nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nApply strategic thinking to analyze their current environment and determine their organizational ambition\nEmploy the strategic management process to best achieve the desired ambition\nAssess and choose strategies that create a sustainable competitive advantage for the organization\nDetermine strategic objectives\, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and ‘SMART’ targets for the organization\nConvert strategic plans to operating plans through creating strategic initiatives and sequencing activities\nParticipate in the performance management cycle to ensure proper execution of chosen strategies\n\n\n\n\nTarget Audience\nAll managers and senior professionals who are involved in influencing\, formulating or supporting the long-term planning and strategy of their department or organization\, as well as those who are responsible for linking\, measuring and improving the performance of the organization\, including strategy or performance management professionals\, balanced scorecard managers\, business unit and department managers and business analysts. \n\n\nTarget Competencies\n\nStrategic thinking\nStrategic planning\nOperational planning\nPerformance management\nResults orientation\nData analysis\nMarket analysis\nCritical thinking\n\nOutline\n\n\nStrategic thinking and planning\n\n\n\nStrategy safari\nThe strategic management process\nStrategic thinking versus strategic planning\nBenefiting from strategic management\nMyths about strategy\n\n\n\nAnalysis of the environment\n\n\n\nPorter’s 5 forces\nCreating and capturing value\nConducting a SWOT analysis\n\nInternal strengths of an organization\nInternal weaknesses of an organization\nExternal opportunities\nExternal threats\n\n\nFundamentals of the PEDESTL framework\nSucceeding in strategic analysis\n\n\n\nVision\, mission statements and values\n\n\n\nUsing vision and mission statements\nDefinition of vision statements\nFormulating vision statements\nDefinition of mission statements\nFormulating mission statements\nEmbracing organizational values\nCommunicating the vision\, mission and values\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAssessing strategic choices\n\n\n\nThe 3 primary goals of competitive strategy\nPorter’s generic competitive strategies\nValue chain\nInnovating in the industry value chain\nDeveloping a competitive advantage\n\n\n\nStrategic objectives\, KPIs and targets\n\n\n\nEnsuring strategic alignment in the organization\nDeveloping effective strategic objectives\nUsing the Balanced Scorecard (BSC)\nUsing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)\nCharacteristics of the right KPIs\nDeveloping different types of KPIs\nSetting SMART targets\n\n\n\nDeveloping operating plans\n\n\n\nCascading from vision to action plans\nCriteria for effective action plans\nDeveloping strategic initiatives\nDeveloping departmental plans\nManaging the execution of strategy\nControl process\nKPI dashboard reporting\n\n\n\nEvent Coordinated by BASA Training \nYou can also visit our Online Courses Website Excel Elearning \nYou can also get an affordable ebook on ebooksnest.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Form\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Applicant Details *FirstLastEmail *EmailConfirm EmailPhone Number *Course Type *--- Select Choice ---CertificationsAccounting and FinanceAdministrationAuditing and GovernanceBankingBusiness Continuity and Crisis ManagementCommunication and Writing SkillsConferenceCustomer ServiceData Analytics and Artificial IntelligenceData Management and Business IntelligenceDigital Innovation and TransformationGovernment and Public SectorHuman Resources and TrainingInsurance and Financial ServicesInterpersonal Skills and Self DevelopmentIT Management and Cyber SecurityLeadership and ManagementManagementPlanning and Strategy ManagementProject ManagementPublic RelationsQuality and ProductivityRisk and ComplianceSafety and EnvironmentSecurity ManagementSelect the correct course category (typically found below in the course details)Course Name *Course VenuePretoria\, South AfricaDurban\, South AfricaCape Town\, South AfricaKigali\, RwandaHarare\, ZimbabweDubaiAdditional InformationOrganization Name *Address		\n			Address Details Address\n			\n		\n		Address Line 2 *FirstLastAddress Line 3 *FirstLastOrganization Contact DetailsFirstLastNumber of Participants from organization\n\n\n\n	Participants: 1\nUse the slider to chose whether you want to register only 1 or 10 participantsAdditional Participants detailsSubmit
URL:https://basatraining.com/course/strategic-thinking-and-forecasting-planning/2026-09-27/
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SUMMARY:Strategic Total Quality Management Course
DESCRIPTION:Strategic Total Quality Management Course\nWhy Attend\nThis course presents a blend between strategy and quality to help participants develop the right skills to plan their organization’s quality strategic plans. The course will take participants through the history of quality and strategy and link them both using practical applications. Participants will learn how to analyze current organizational status and identify gaps and future needs. \nThe course will also examine the strategic planning process from initiation to selection of initiatives. Moreover\, the identification process of quality key result areas will be discussed. Participants will leave with the tools\, skills and knowledge to start their own journey to strategize for their quality departments and produce deployment plans. \n\nCourse Methodology\n  \nThis course uses workshops\, case studies and group debrief to help participants understand various strategy and quality concepts and applications. The course also features hands-on experience to illustrate the strategic planning process from A to Z and the process of drafting a quality plan. This course is supported by various videos on strategy and quality applications. \nTeam discussions and presentations are used throughout the course to foster participants’ understanding of strategic planning process with respect to quality deployment in organizations. \n\n\nCourse Objectives\nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nDefine quality and strategy concepts highlighting the main components of strategic planning in quality\nAnalyze the current situation identifying opportunities to draft a strategic quality plan\nGenerate strategic goals for their quality department\nConvert a strategic plan into an operating plan\nExamine how to measure success of a strategy on quality\, how to extract Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and how to draft a quality department balanced scorecard\n\n\n\nTarget Audience\nAll quality managers and staff who are involved in influencing\, formulating or supporting the long-term planning and strategy of the quality department or organization as well as those who are responsible for linking\, measuring and improving the performance of others. The course is also suitable for employees targeted for development or promotion within the quality function. \n\n\nTarget Competencies\n\nStrategic planning\nQuality management\nManagement and planning\nUnderstanding control and key performance indicators\nUnderstanding quality frameworks\n\nOutline\n\n\nStrategic quality management and strategic thinking\n\n\n\nQuality evolution and concepts\nDimensions of product quality\nDimensions of service quality\nQuality management system: the components\nThe core principles of strategic quality management\nStrategic deployment of quality frameworks and excellence awards\n\nEuropean Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM)\nDubai quality award / HH Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award\n\n\nEvaluation of strategic management\nStrategic thinking versus strategic planning in quality departments\nThe strategic planning and control process\nBenefits of strategic management to the quality professional\nBarriers of strategic implementation\nThe building blocks of strategic planning\n\n\n\nAnalysis of the environment\n\n\n\nSituation analysis tools in quality departments\nQuality stakeholders analysis\nDefining quality visions and missions\nDeveloping a quality statement\nSetting quality strategic goals\nIdentifying critical success factors in quality\nKey result areas and key performance indicators\nCore competencies and core values\n\n\n\nGoals\, objectives and creative strategies\n\n\n\nGoals\, objectives and targets for the quality division\nFinancial versus non financial objectives\nThe use of key result areas in the quality sector\nAdopting effective strategies to achieve excellence\nExamples of strategic objectives\nExamples of quality department strategies\nMoving from critical success factors to strategic goals\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDeveloping operating plans\n\n\n\nExpanding SWOT for Strategies\nThe how-how technique to develop quality related initiatives\nCriteria of effective action plans\nLinking goals\, strategies\, action plans and budgets\nDeveloping a quality department plan\n\n\n\nMeasuring quality management strategy achievement\n\n\n\nApproaches to control in quality\nUsing Key Result Areas (KRAs) to create KPIs for process control\nExamples on quality KPIs\nTypes of Measures\nQuality dashboard\nThe balanced scorecard for the quality department\n\n\n\nEvent Coordinated by BASA Training \nYou can also visit our Online Courses Website Excel Elearning \nYou can also get an affordable ebook on ebooksnest.com \n\n\n\n\nRegistration Form\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.		\n			Details Course Type\n			\n		\n		Applicant Details *FirstLastEmail *EmailConfirm EmailPhone Number *Course Type *--- Select Choice ---CertificationsAccounting and FinanceAdministrationAuditing and GovernanceBankingBusiness Continuity and Crisis ManagementCommunication and Writing SkillsConferenceCustomer ServiceData Analytics and Artificial IntelligenceData Management and Business IntelligenceDigital Innovation and TransformationGovernment and Public SectorHuman Resources and TrainingInsurance and Financial ServicesInterpersonal Skills and Self DevelopmentIT Management and Cyber SecurityLeadership and ManagementManagementPlanning and Strategy ManagementProject ManagementPublic RelationsQuality and ProductivityRisk and ComplianceSafety and EnvironmentSecurity ManagementSelect the correct course category (typically found below in the course details)Course Name *Course VenuePretoria\, South AfricaDurban\, South AfricaCape Town\, South AfricaKigali\, RwandaHarare\, ZimbabweDubaiAdditional InformationOrganization Name *AddressAddress Line 2 *FirstLastAddress Line 3 *FirstLastOrganization Contact DetailsFirstLastNumber of Participants from organization\n\n\n\n	Participants: 1\nUse the slider to chose whether you want to register only 1 or 10 participantsAdditional Participants detailsSubmit
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