Strategic Thinking and Planning Course | HRDF Claimable | 2-day course

Can’t keep up with the constantly growing business environment? Business models, disruptive innovations and growing demands of stakeholders—are some of the things businesses need to be aware of and prepare the organization to meet current and future needs—

—Business owners need to be aware of changes that may impact their business and their way of doing it. Globalization, innovation, digital transformation and workforce demands, are just some of the changes that are constantly happening and people need Strategic Thinking Skills as-well-as Strategic Planning Skills to anticipate how changes will impact their current and future business.

What is the aim of this course?

Strategic Planning and Thinking Skills Course is a 2-day course that is designed for business owners, managers, or anyone with or are preparing for leadership roles. This course introduces the strategy tools that greatly assists employees to develop the ability to adapt to strategic thinking and planning even in the most hectic of situations.

Learn the skills and techniques to think strategically, creating a work environment that promotes and catalyses strategic thinking, preparation to mitigate arising risks and challenges—to name a few are some of the things this course aims to achieve.

Why is having Strategic Thinking and Planning skills important?

In the ever growing business world, the ability to adapt alone is not enough to keep up with growing requirements. That’s where strategic thinking and planning skills come in. The skills to prepare ahead of time is crucial in-order to mitigate challenges and even develop strategies for the organization to progress further.

Who Should join this Strategic planning and thinking skills course?

This course is ideal for individuals who are in or are going to be in leadership roles—whether in any department or industry, having this skill while in a leadership role is almost essential

• • Managers and Team Leaders
    Those leading departments or teams who need to align operations with strategic goals.
    
  • Mid to Senior-Level Executives
    Individuals involved in business planning, organizational development, or change initiatives.
    
  • Aspiring Leaders
    Employees being groomed for leadership roles who need to build strategic awareness.
    
  • Business Unit Heads or Supervisors
    Those managing day-to-day operations need to improve agility and long-term planning.
    
  • Project Managers and Planners
    Professionals involved in project execution who need a broader understanding of strategic alignment.
    
  • Entrepreneurs or Business Owners
    Individuals running their own business who want to make smarter, long-term business decisions.

The Benefits of this Course

This Course is designed for anyone who will soon take a leadership role and aims to teach and develop the participants’ Strategic Thinking and Planning skills. This course will assist the participant:

• • Build a Strategic Mindset
    Learn to think long-term and make smarter decisions aligned with business goals.
    
  • Use Proven Strategy Tools
    Master frameworks like SWOT, PESTLE, and Porter’s Five Forces.
    
  • Identify Strengths & Gaps
    Understand where your department stands and what it needs to move forward.
    
  • Improve Agility
    Respond quickly and confidently to change and uncertainty.
    
  • Create Effective Strategic Plans
    Set clear goals, milestones, and execution steps.
    
  • Align Teams with Strategy
    Connect daily operations to the bigger picture.
    
  • Engage Stakeholders Better
    Communicate and collaborate more effectively during planning and change.
    
  • Anticipate Risks
    Spot challenges early and plan solutions in advance.
    
  • Apply Learning to Real Work
    Work on current business issues during guided workshops.

Course Summary

This course introduces participants to the fundamentals of strategic thinking and planning, equipping them with tools to analyse, plan, and implement strategies effectively:

Key Modules

• • Introduction to Strategic Thinking
    Understand what strategic thinking is and assess your own thinking style.
    
  • Organizational Benefits & Challenges
    Explore how strategic thinking enhances business performance and how to overcome internal barriers.
    
  • Strategic Thinking Process
    Learn the 6 essential steps involved in strategic thinking.
    
  • Strategic Planning Framework
    Apply a 9-step approach to building structured and goal-driven strategic plans.
    
  • Strategy Roll-Out
    Learn how to engage stakeholders, plan resources, identify risks, and measure impact during execution.
    
  • Personal Action Plan
    Each participant will develop a customized framework to apply strategic thinking in their role.
    

Course Prices and Schedule

Why Choose us?

Materials and laptops are provided

Tired of dragging your laptop around? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. Every course includes a ready-to-use laptop, printed handouts, and take-home reference materials. All you need to bring is yourself. This way, you can focus fully on learning, not logistics.

We are fully HRDF Claimable

All our courses are HRD Corp (HRDF) SBL-Khas claimable, so you can train your team without financial stress. From management to technical courses, your company can claim up to RM10,500 per day for in-house sessions.
Need help with the grant application? Refer to our guide here!

Certificates

After the end of the Strategic Thinking Course you will be issued a Certification of Achievement.

We have experienced trainers

Our trainers aren’t just teachers—they’re seasoned professionals who have spent over 20 years in the field. They simplify complex concepts, bring real-world examples to the classroom, and use proven teaching techniques to help you apply what you learn in your job immediately. For every Strategic Thinking and Planning Course session, expect engaging sessions with practical impact.

CIDB & MOF Registered Provider

Our institute is a registered training provider for the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB). As such, we provide CCD points under the Continuous Contractor Development program as required by the construction industry. Participants from the construction industry will receive CCD points for attending our training courses. We are also a registered training provider with the Ministry of Finance, MOF.
Want to know how to renew your CIDB license? Click here!

Enrol Now!

Think beyond today—Plan for tomorrow. Apply for this Strategic Thinking and Planning Course today and begin leading your organization with vision and clarity

Classroom Training and Facility

Our facility is situated in Bandar Puteri, Puchong and is just a 2-minute walk from the Bandar Puteri LRT.

Bandar Puteri, Puchong

There is also a parking complex that’s only a 3-minute walk to and fro our Training Centre, making sure that participants do not have to worry about taking a hike just to reach the CAD Training Centre. There are also numerous restaurants nearby, with options to match!

Our training sessions are held in a classroom setting. In our Strategic Thinking and Planning Course, the instructor teaches the theory and shows various practical examples.

Participants also get to try out numerous exercises and experience the learning-by-applying concept.

The training style consists of 70% practical and 30% theory, workshop style. We intend that students learn more by doing rather than just listening.

You will receive personal guidance from our trainers during the class.

Our trainers will have Q&A sessions to answer the various questions throughout the class.

Our typical class size is between 6-10 students. This setup allows our trainers to spend more time with each of their students. 

In-house and Corporate Training

We offer in-house training programmes based on the participants request. Our trainer will conduct the training in the location of your choosing.

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Course Outline

Module 1

• • What is strategy and strategic thinking?
  • Are you a strategic thinker
  • 5 Habits of strategic thinkers

Module 2

• • How does the organization benefit from adapting strategic thinking, planning and execution?
  • What are the current hindrance to strategic thinking in your department / organization
  • Mitigating current shortcomings

Module 3

• • 6 steps of strategic thinking

Module 4

• • 9 Steps of Strategic Planning

Module 5

• • Roll Out Strategy
    • Identifying Stakeholders
    • Eliciting requirement from Stakeholders
    • Establish key deliverables and milestones
    • Execution threats and opportunities 
    • Resource planning
    • Leadership development
    • Measure effect of strategic changes

Module 6

• • Develop an action framework for each participant.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What functions do Strategic Thinking and Planning skills serve?

Strategic thinking and planning help set long-term goals and provide clear directions. They ensure resources like time and manpower are used efficiently and guide better decision-making by focusing on long-term impact.

They also help identify opportunities and threats, allowing for proactive planning. By aligning teams around shared goals, they improve coordination and accountability. In business, strategic planning strengthens competitive advantage by focusing on core strengths and marketing positioning. Overall, it ensures actions are purposeful, focused, and adaptable.

What are the benefits to joining this Strategic Thinking and Planning Course?

By joining this course, you’ll gain the skills to:

• • Learn hindrance and strategic thinking
  • Learn to be flexible and agile to respond to business changes
  • Create work environment the promotes and catalyses strategic thinking
  • Prepare to mitigate arising risks and challenges
  • Identify current needs and future needs of the participants
  • Conduct resource GAP and limitations

What are the prerequisites?

This Strategic thinking and planning course focuses more on the :

• • Mid-level or aspiring leaders: The course is intended for individuals currently in leadership roles or those preparing for leadership positions.
    
  • Basic organizational awareness: Participants should have a general understanding of their organization’s goals, processes, and challenges.
    
  • Willingness to learn and engage: As the program includes case studies, workshops, and interactive components, participants should be ready to reflect, share, and apply what they learn.
    
  • Foundational business knowledge: Some familiarity with SWOT, PESTLE, or general business strategy terms may help, though not explicitly required.

Is this HRDF Claimable?

Yes, all of our courses–including this one are HRDF claimable. If you don’t know how to apply for HRDF (Under SBL-Khas), you can refer to this guide here!

Will I receive a certificate after the course?

Yes, participants will receive a certificate of completion, which is useful for HRD corp. claims and professional development records.

How long is the course, and what is the daily schedule like?

This is a 2-day course from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, including breaks and hands-on group activities.

Will course materials be provided?

Yes, participants will receive handouts, and references for immediate use at work or to refresh their knowledge.