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The Certificate in Business & Leadership Strategies course is a professional training programme designed to equip leaders with the skills to navigate unpredictable business environments and achieve outstanding growth. It focuses on developing strategic thinking, leadership decision making, and value leadership techniques to drive business success. This course is ideal for managers, directors, entrepreneurs, and ‘C’ level executives aiming for accelerated business growth. Download the course brochure for full details.

In this course, you will learn how to design and implement market-inspired strategies, raise team performance, establish strong relationships, and develop a value-driven leadership mindset. The training covers strategic thinking, business planning, people leadership, and emotional intelligence. You will gain practical models to generate immediate results in your organization. This is a comprehensive business leadership development opportunity. Download the course brochure for full details.

The course is built on the Value Leadership methodology authored by Sanjeev Loomba. This framework combines strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, and leadership skills to deliver outstanding business growth. It focuses on aligning vision, purpose, markets, and people to implement effective strategies and drive performance. This approach is unique and practical for real-world business challenges. Download the course brochure for full details.

Key topics include strategic thinking, business environment analysis, market focus, vision creation, strategy implementation, KPI establishment, and people leadership. The course also covers leading through change, emotional intelligence, and decision making for high performance. It provides tools for collaborative communication and motivation across teams. This corporate strategy training ensures a holistic leadership and management approach.

This course is ideal for all managers and directors aspiring towards ‘C’ level roles, senior managers influencing significant business success, entrepreneurs, business owners, and heads of organizations across various sectors. It suits those looking to develop senior leadership strategies and enhance their business leadership skills. Mid-level managers aiming to grow their departmental and business impact will also benefit greatly.

Upon successful attendance and assessment completion, you will receive an Informa Connect Academy Certificate of Completion. This is a CPD-accredited leadership strategy certification that can earn you up to 24 CPD points. A hard copy certificate is provided for in-person learners, and a soft copy for virtual participants. The certification confirms your strategic management skills and leadership competence.

The course is available in both in-person and virtual formats, offering flexibility to suit your needs. Detailed scheduling and duration information can be found in the course brochure, which ensures a blend of interactive workshops, practical activities, and assessments. Training includes documentation and refreshments for in-person delegates, enhancing the learning experience.

The course includes comprehensive documentation, signed copies for in-person attendees, practical models, and access to expert guidance from the course director, Sanjeev Loomba. Participants benefit from real-time activities, coaching, and collaborative exercises designed for business leadership development. Ongoing support is provided to help implement learning effectively in your organization.

There are no formal prerequisites mentioned for the course, making it accessible to a wide range of professionals.

The course enhances leadership decision making by teaching techniques in strategic analysis, emotional intelligence, and value-driven leadership. It equips leaders to anticipate and manage change, align teams, and make informed decisions that foster collaboration and innovation. Practical methods for implementing decisions and managing risks are integral parts of this business strategy and leadership training. Download the course brochure for full details.

Informa Connect Academy is a global provider of certified professional training, offering expert-led courses in leadership, finance, HR, strategy, and more. As part of the FTSE 100-listed Informa Group, we deliver 1,000+ courses annually across in-person, live online, and digital formats, helping professionals and organisations upskill with confidence.

Informa Connect Academy delivers training across 15+ key sectors, including:

• Finance & Risk

• Human Resources

• Project Management

• Energy & Sustainability

• Maritime & Transport

• Technology & Innovation

• Leadership & Strategy

• Law, Procurement & Supply Chain

Each course is industry-relevant and globally certified, helping professionals upskill with practical tools for career growth.

Explore programmes by sector in our course catalogue or calendar.

Informa Connect Academy offers 1,000+ certified training programmes across in-person, live online, and on-demand formats. Courses cover leadership, finance, HR, strategy, operations, and more with CPD-accredited and university-backed options. Whether you're seeking flexible online learning or immersive classroom sessions in cities like Dubai, London, or Singapore, there’s a format to suit every schedule and career stage.

Our courses are led by senior certified trainers and former C-suite leaders with 15–30+ years of real-world experience. Faculty members are experts in their field, often working across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. You’ll find bios and credentials for each trainer on the brochure, so you know exactly who’s leading your session before enrolling.

Most Informa Connect Academy courses are CPD-accredited or delivered in partnership with globally recognised organisations, including CIPD, PMI, NASBA, EFQM, WorldatWork and DMI. These accreditations ensure that our programmes meet international training standards and support your professional development goals. You can view the full list of accreditation and academic partners here.

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