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Advanced Professional Certificate in Strategic Leadership

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Advanced Professional Certificate in Strategic Leadership

Best Practice in Strategy Formulation and Implementation

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
02 - 06 Feb 2026 Tokyo $ 6,950
04 - 08 May 2026 Barcelona $ 5,950
18 - 22 May 2026 London $ 5,950
03 - 07 Aug 2026 London $ 5,950
14 - 18 Sep 2026 Barcelona $ 5,950
02 - 06 Nov 2026 New York $ 7,950
07 - 11 Dec 2026 Amsterdam $ 5,950
28 Dec - 01 Jan 2027 London $ 5,950
01 - 05 Feb 2027 Tokyo $ 6,950
Online Schedule
Date Venue Fees
04 - 08 May 2026 Online $ 3,950

Course Summary

Strategic leadership is essential for professionals who aim to drive organisational success in complex and competitive environments. The Advanced Professional Certificate in Strategic Leadership training course is designed to build high-impact leadership capabilities that equip participants to navigate change, lead with vision, and deliver sustainable performance. This course blends strategic thinking with practical leadership application to strengthen participants’ ability to influence organisational culture, enhance decision-making, and align teams around common goals. It focuses on developing strategic insight and leadership agility that empower professionals to lead effectively across diverse challenges.

Throughout this training course, participants will explore frameworks for strategic leadership, emotional intelligence in leadership, and stakeholder engagement strategies that support long-term organisational success. Emphasis is placed on translating conceptual understanding into leadership behaviours that create alignment, inspire action, and strengthen organisational resilience. The Advanced Professional Certificate in Strategic Leadership training course prepares participants to enhance their strategic influence and become catalysts for positive growth within their organisations.

Skills & Competencies

From this Advanced Professional Certificate in Strategic Leadership training course, participants will develop the following key skills and competencies:

  • Strategic leadership and vision alignment
  • Emotional intelligence applied to leadership
  • Organisational influence and stakeholder engagement
  • Decision-making in uncertain environments
  • Team alignment and leadership impact
  • Leadership resilience and adaptability

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of Advanced Professional Certificate in Strategic Leadership training course, you will learn to:

  • Apply strategic leadership frameworks to organisational scenarios.
  • Strengthen emotional intelligence to enhance leadership influence. 
  • Engage stakeholders effectively to drive alignment and action.
  • Make decisions confidently in complex environments. 
  • Lead teams with clarity, resilience, and purpose. 

How You Will Learn

Participants will engage with a blend of conceptual exploration and applied leadership thinking tailored to strategic contexts. The course emphasises discussion, reflective analysis, and practical application of leadership tools that strengthen decision-making, influence, and team alignment. Emphasis is placed on embedding leadership principles into real-world organisational challenges to enhance strategic impact.

Who should Attend?

This course is designed for professionals and leaders who seek to sharpen their strategic leadership abilities and strengthen organisational impact.

This Advanced Professional Certificate in Strategic Leadership training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Senior leaders and executives
  • Strategic managers and department heads
  • Change agents and organisational development professionals
  • High-potential leaders preparing for executive roles
  • Professionals responsible for vision and strategy execution
Course Outline
Day 1

Why Strategic Leadership Matters

This day establishes a clear understanding of strategic leadership and its role within organisations. Participants examine leadership theories, the distinction between leading and managing, and the unique attributes of strategic leaders. The topics covered will include: 
  • Strategic leadership defined
  • Assessing the role of strategic leaders
  • Leadership theories
  • Leading versus managing
  • What distinguishes strategic leaders
  • Top management teams
Day 2

Key Strategic Leadership Actions

This day focuses on the core actions strategic leaders take to shape organisational direction and culture. Participants explore vision setting, leadership functions, and the outcomes associated with effective strategic leadership. The topics covered will include: 
  • Setting strategic vision
  • Building and sustaining an effective organisational culture
  • Top management teams
  • The multiple functions of strategic leaders
  • The outcomes of strategic leadership functions
Day 3

Main Characteristics of Strategic Leaders

This day examines the individual and group-level characteristics that influence strategic leadership effectiveness. Participants explore personality traits, leadership development, decision-making limitations, and top-management team dynamics. The topics covered will include: 
  • Nature and/or nurture?
  • The link between personality and leadership effectiveness
  • Leadership development
  • Individual-level characteristics
    • The ‘Big Five’
    • Charisma
    • Motivation
    • Knowledge, skills and abilities
  • Decision-making limitations and biases
  • Group-level attributes
    • Diversity
    • The knowledge, skills and abilities of top-management team
    • Top-management team interaction
    • How strategic leaders shape behaviour
Day 4

Environmental Factors

This day explores how internal and external environments influence strategic leadership decisions. Participants examine contextual, economic, organisational, and industry-related factors affecting leadership effectiveness. The topics covered will include:   
  • The impact of context on strategic leadership
  • External aspects of strategic leadership
    • How firm’s external environment affects strategic leadership
    • How strategic leadership affects the firm’s environment
  • Macroeconomic conditions
  • Industry and competition variables
  • Socio-cultural features
  • The internal organisational context
    • Ownership
    • Firm size
    • Resource availability
    • Complexity
Day 5

The Outcomes

This day focuses on the outcomes of strategic leadership at organisational and societal levels. Participants examine performance, innovation, risk-taking, ethics, and the broader impact of leadership decisions. The topics covered will include: 
  • Organisational performance
    • Multidimensional economic and non-economic factors
  • Strategic decisions
    • The process of strategy selection
    • The degree of risk taking
  • Innovation
    • The role of leaders in R&D productivity of organisations
  • Social issues
    • Emphasising ethical practices
  • Incorporating societal trends
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
Providers and Associations

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Customisation & In-House Delivery

Delivering this course in-house enables organisations to tailor strategic leadership content to their specific organisational culture, business strategy, and leadership priorities. Customisation enhances relevance by focusing on real organisational challenges and strengthening strategic leadership behaviours that directly support organisational goals.

Why Choose Saudi GLOMACS?

Saudi GLOMACS is the official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS International (glomacs.com), delivering internationally recognised training courses both within Saudi Arabia and across international locations. Our training courses are aligned with the highest professional and institutional standards, supported by a strong understanding of the professional landscape in Saudi Arabia and access to global expertise.

Saudi GLOMACS enables professionals and organisations to strengthen leadership, capability, and long-term excellence through consistently high-quality learning experiences.

Official Saudi Presence

Official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS with established global credibility.

International Benchmarks

Internationally benchmarked training courses aligned with professional best practices.

Trusted Across Sectors

Trusted by professionals and institutions across public and private sectors.

Flexible Delivery

Training courses delivered within Saudi Arabia and across international locations.

Additional Benefits of this course for Organisations and Professionals in Saudi Arabia

Organisations & Professionals in KSA will have the following additional benefits from this Advanced Professional Certificate in Strategic Leadership training course:

  • Enhanced strategic decision-making capability
  • Greater organisational alignment around goals
  • Improved leadership influence and engagement
  • Strengthened stakeholder management skills
  • Elevated team performance and resilience
  • Increased strategic impact across functions
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Frequently Asked Question

No. Saudi GLOMACS delivers courses in Saudi Arabia and internationally, including delivery across Europe and Asia. This allows organisations and professionals to access training both locally and abroad.

No. While governance and leadership are part of the portfolio, Saudi GLOMACS delivers training across the entire business and professional lifecycle, including administrative, technical, legal, regulatory, and sector-specific training.

No. Our training courses are delivered globally through international locations and online platforms, enabling participants from Saudi Arabia and around the world to learn together. This global delivery approach ensures exposure to diverse perspectives, international best practices, and cross-cultural insights while maintaining strong relevance to regional and organisational needs.

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Yes. Saudi GLOMACS designs and delivers bespoke in-house training tailored to organisational objectives, sector requirements, and workforce needs. Training can be delivered in Saudi Arabia or internationally, depending on requirements.

Yes, in-house and customised strategy training courses are available to support organisations seeking tailored strategic capability development. These courses can be aligned with your industry context, organisational challenges, and long-term strategic objectives.

For further details or to discuss customisation requirements, you may call or WhatsApp +966 (54) 286 8546 or email [email protected] . You can also submit a detailed enquiry through our in-house training page at: https://sa.glomacs.com/in-house-seminars

If you would like further information about these training courses, our team is available to provide professional guidance and support. We are pleased to assist with course selection, the registration process, and any other related enquiries.

For personalised assistance or detailed enquiries, please contact our team on +966 (54) 286 8546 or email us at [email protected]

Courses delivered in Saudi Arabia are adapted to reflect local regulatory frameworks, organisational structures, sector conditions, and professional expectations. This ensures training is relevant, practical, and aligned with Saudi workplace realities.

GLOMACS has been delivering professional training for over thirty years, with courses delivered across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and other international markets.

Saudi GLOMACS combines three decades of global training experience with a clear focus on Saudi market relevance. This allows it to deliver training that is both internationally credible and locally applicable, across a broader range of disciplines than niche or single-focus providers.

Saudi GLOMACS is a Saudi-based professional training provider delivering courses tailored to the Saudi market and applicable internationally. It operates within the global GLOMACS framework and draws on more than three decades of international training experience.

Saudi GLOMACS offers professional training across a wide range of disciplines, including administration, leadership and management, governance and regulation, law, oil and gas, energy, engineering, finance, digital technologies, and sector-specific specialisations.

Training supports professionals across all career stages, from operational roles to specialist and senior responsibilities.

Participants include professionals from public sector, semi-government, and private sector organisations, across a wide range of roles and industries. Attendees range from administrative and operational professionals to technical specialists, managers, and senior decision-makers.

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