Strategic Analysis Training Course
Face-To-Face or Live Virtual Training
Introduction to Our Strategic Analysis Training Course
Our 5-day Strategic Analysis Training Course is designed for professionals who need to understand long-term risks, interpret emerging trends, and produce high-quality strategic assessments that inform senior decision-making.
This structured, practical programme introduces delegates to the role of the strategic analyst and guides them through a full suite of strategic thinking and analytical tools. It is suitable for both new strategic analysts and staff looking to strengthen their foresight, risk assessment, and strategic planning capabilities.
Training follows recognised analytical best practice in line with the National Intelligence Model (NIM), providing participants with the skills to synthesise multiple techniques and produce robust, forward-looking insights. By the end of the course, delegates can frame strategic questions, assess emerging risks and opportunities, and produce actionable products for senior leaders.
Course Contents
- Understanding the role and purpose of the strategic analyst
- The National Intelligence Model (NIM) and Intelligence Cycle
- Strategic stakeholder mapping and relationship management
- Strategic assessment, Control Strategy, and Intelligence Requirements
- Developing Terms of Reference and collection plans
- Applying SWOT and SOAR frameworks
- Horizon scanning and identifying drivers of change
- Conducting MoRiLE risk assessments
- Scenario analysis and Force Field Analysis
- Predictive analysis techniques and forecasting
- Delphi studies, expert elicitation, and historic analogy analysis
- Communicating uncertainty and probability effectively
- Producing and presenting strategic assessments
- Report writing and briefing skills
Course Overview
Delegates gain the skills to analyse complex information strategically, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and produce clear, actionable assessments that inform senior decision-making.
The course combines practical exercises, case studies, and structured methodologies to ensure participants leave ready to deliver high-quality strategic intelligence products.