An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Certificate in Leadership & Strategy

Developing Strategic Direction and Leading People for Organisational Mastery

NASBA

Course Introduction

This Certificate in Strategic Leadership training course provides a comprehensive and integrated learning experience designed to equip leaders with the ability to think strategically, communicate with impact, and lead people effectively in complex organisational environments. Modern organisations require leaders who can align teams to a clear direction, build trust, inspire performance, and translate strategic objectives into meaningful action. This training course blends strategic thinking, communication intelligence, emotional intelligence and people-leadership capabilities to help participants drive sustainable organisational success.

Participants will learn how to develop strategic clarity, create compelling visions, and engage stakeholders at all levels. The training course emphasises the essential role of leadership communication in building alignment, managing change and fostering psychological safety. Through practical tools, strategic models and leadership techniques, this training course ensures that participants can immediately apply their learning to improve decision-making, enhance collaboration and strengthen team performance.

This Certificate in Strategic Leadership training course will highlight:

  • Strategic leadership principles and their application in modern organisations
  • Effective communication with different personality types to inspire and motivate teams
  • Stakeholder communication techniques for alignment and commitment
  • Applying emotional intelligence and trust-building behaviours to strengthen leadership impact
  • Developing strategic direction, implementing plans and leading through change
  • Building resilience and psychological safety to sustain performance

Objectives

By the end of this Certificate in Strategic Leadership training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand and apply core strategic leadership principles
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders using influence and clarity
  • Use emotional intelligence to improve relationships and leadership impact
  • Build trust and psychological safety within teams
  • Develop strategic plans, align teams and communicate vision
  • Implement strategy through people, resources and structured execution
  • Lead teams through change and uncertainty while sustaining engagement
  • Make informed, confident and ethical leadership decisions

Training Methodology

This Certificate in Strategic Leadership training course utilises a variety of proven adult-learning methodologies to ensure deep comprehension and practical application. These include facilitated discussions, active presentations, reflective case studies, strategic simulations, communication role-plays, self-assessment diagnostics, targeted video material and real-world application exercises. Each session provides opportunities to practise leadership communication, apply strategic models and receive feedback relevant to individual leadership challenges.

Organisational Impact

Organisations will benefit from leaders who return equipped with the strategic insight and communication capability needed to align teams, build trust and drive execution. Participants will enhance their ability to translate organisational goals into actionable plans while supporting others through change.

Key organisational benefits include:

  • Improved leadership communication and collaboration across departments
  • Stronger strategic alignment and clearer execution pathways
  • Increased stakeholder engagement and greater commitment to organisational objectives
  • Enhanced ability to lead teams through uncertainty and maintain performance
  • More informed and consistent decision-making aligned with organisational priorities
  • A stronger leadership pipeline prepared for future organisational challenges

Personal Impact

Participants will develop confidence, clarity and practical tools to elevate their leadership effectiveness. They will leave with a deeper self-awareness, stronger communication skills and the ability to influence others with integrity.

Personal benefits include:

  • Greater self-understanding and emotional intelligence
  • Improved communication and influence with different personality types
  • Increased resilience, self-control and ability to lead under pressure
  • Sharper strategic thinking and long-term vision
  • Enhanced ability to motivate, coach and empower others
  • Higher levels of confidence in leading teams and driving results

Who Should Attend?

This Certificate in Strategic Leadership training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals across industries who have leadership responsibilities or aspire to take on greater strategic influence. It is particularly beneficial for:

  • Senior managers and department heads
  • Managers and team leaders
  • Supervisors transitioning into strategic or people-leadership roles
  • Project leaders and functional professionals responsible for delivering results
  • Emerging leaders and high-potential talent preparing for senior roles
  • Entrepreneurs and business owners seeking to strengthen strategic leadership capability

Course Outline

Day 1

Leadership Foundations and Strategic Perspective

  • You, the leader: reality, responsibility and leadership identity
  • Understanding leadership purpose and accountability
  • Trust-building behaviours and leadership credibility
  • Creating psychological safety in teams
  • Understanding personality differences and leadership behaviours
  • Strategic mindset: seeing the bigger picture
  • Principles of strategic management and organisational direction
  • Stakeholder landscape and leadership responsibility
Day 2

Leading Self: Influence, Emotional Intelligence and Communication Intelligence

  • How to inspire and positively influence others
  • Emotional intelligence for strategic leadership
  • Self-mastery, mindset and confidence
  • Communication with different personality styles
  • Influence and persuasion models for leaders
  • Building trust and integrity in relationships
  • Developing resilience and emotional control under pressure
  • Strengthening leadership presence through communication
Day 3

Vision, Strategy and Strategic Communication

  • Leadership and vision: creating purpose and direction
  • Culture, strategy and change: the interaction of people and systems
  • Developing a strategic business plan (simplified practical model)
  • Strategic analysis using SWOT and PESTLE (applied exercises)
  • Selecting and prioritising strategic options
  • Stakeholder communication strategies for alignment
  • Communicating the vision to diverse audiences
  • Creating strategic alignment through clear messaging    
Day 4

Implementing Strategy Through People, Communication and Relationships

  • Leading teams through change and uncertainty
  • Stakeholder communication: advanced techniques and dialogue skills
  • Handling resistance and gaining buy-in from stakeholders
  • Communication channels and messaging frameworks
  • Coaching and mentoring to support strategic performance
  • Delegation principles for strategic execution
  • Balanced Scorecard for leaders (light, practical version)
  • Performance measurement, feedback conversations and accountability
Day 5

Leading Change, Resilience and Executing Strategic Results

  • Leading through uncertainty with communication clarity
  • Risk awareness and decision-making for leaders
  • Driving execution and aligning teams with strategic priorities
  • Maintaining psychological safety during pressure and change
  • Resilience and adaptability for high-performance leadership
  • Communicating to sustain performance and engagement
  • Linking strategy to operational actions
  • Personal leadership action plan and commitment to act

Certificate

On successful completion of this training course, Oxford Management Centre Certificate with eligible Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) from National Registry of CPE Sponsor will be awarded to the delegates

Accreditation

NASBA

In association with

GLOMACS Training & Consultancy
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Certificate in Leadership & Strategy
Duration
5 Days
Format
Language
English
Certificate
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Yes, Oxford Management Centre is accredited by the following professional bodies;

National Association of State Board of Accountancy (NASBA)
The Oxford Management Centre is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.

Yes, discounts are available. For further information please call +971 50 985 0174 or email, info@oxford-management.com

Note: Discounts are not applicable with any other special offer that may be available.

All course bookings made through Oxford Management Centre 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.

Oxford Management Centre 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.

There are 2 easy ways to register:

  • Online: Select the training course you want to register for, Click the “Book Your Place” button on the course page, complete the form and click submit.
  • E-mail: Send your details to info@oxford-management.com

We request that all cancellations be made at least one week before the class start date. You may reschedule this class without any penalty. If not, a $250 fee will be charged for cancellations received less than one week before a class begins and for no-shows. Cancellation penalties and any fees incurred by Oxford Management Centre will be deducted from refunds.

For more information request, email info@oxford-management.com or call +971 50 985 0174.

The classroom training fees include course presentation, relevant materials, physical & digital documentation, lunch and refreshments served during entire training. Accommodation and transportation are not included in the training course fees.

While, online training fees cover the course presentation and digital documentation and relevant materials.

The Oxford Management Centre Certificate of Completion with corresponding CPE credits shall be awarded to delegates who has successfully completed the training course.

Payment must be received before the training course commences. You can make payment by bank draft, cash, credit card or wire transfer.

Note: If the payment is not received, Oxford Management Centre has the right to refuse admission.

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  • Registration Confirmation
  • Invoice/Receipt (where appropriate)

If you register online you will receive an e-mail within 24 hours confirming your registration.

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