Professional Diploma in Strategic Management

This course provides an intensive foundation in English tailored to the fields of business and management. It covers essential grammar, including verb tenses, question forms, and negation, as well as specialized vocabulary related to organizational structures, departments, job descriptions, and meetings. The course also develops foundational reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills within realistic administrative and business contexts, preparing

This course aims to equip trainees with the fundamental knowledge and skills in strategic and operational planning as a tool for managing organizations and achieving their long-term vision. It covers the importance of planning, strategic analysis tools such as SWOT, PESTEL, and Porter’s Five Forces, as well as the formulation of vision, mission, and values, and the translation of strategic objectives into actionable operational plans. The course also addresses the development of strategic initiatives, monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, implementation challenges, and international best practices, with a direct focus on alignment with Saudi Vision 2030. It concludes with a practical

This course focuses on analyzing organizational and functional performance gaps as a fundamental step toward developing and improving institutional performance. It addresses the causes of performance gaps, as well as international and local models and tools for gap analysis, along with diagnostic techniques and root cause analysis. The course also covers human resources and training gap analysis, the use of quantitative and qualitative data in performance assessment, and the development of improvement plans with performance monitoring indicators. It concludes with a comprehensive workshop on diagnosing performance gaps and designing an integrated improvement plan in accordance with international bes

This course aims to introduce trainees to the concept of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as an essential tool for monitoring and measuring organizational and individual performance. It covers different types of indicators, their characteristics based on the SMART and CREAM criteria, the steps for formulating KPIs and aligning them with strategic objectives, and the distinction between KPIs and Operational Performance Indicators (OPIs). The course also addresses the Balanced Scorecard (BSC), the design of indicators for various business areas, and the development of digital performance dashboards. It concludes with a practical application in which trainees develop and design performance indicators, align them with organizational objectives, and utilize advanced digital tools.

This course aims to introduce trainees to the concepts, tools, and modern methodologies of strategic project management, and to demonstrate how projects and initiatives can be aligned with an organization’s strategic objectives and performance indicators through Project Management Office (PMO) mechanisms. The course covers the project life cycle, beginning with the idea and business case stages through planning, execution, and monitoring. It focuses on key planning elements, including project scope, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and time management using tools such as PERT and CPM, in addition to resource, cost, quality, and risk management. The course also addresses team building, motivation, and leadership, communication management, and project monitoring using Earned Value Management (EVM) and its alignment with organizational performance indicators. In addition, it covers change management and budget control throughout the imple

This course builds on the language skills acquired at Level One and further develops trainees’ language proficiency in the context of business and strategic management. It covers advanced tenses, including the Present Perfect and Present Perfect Continuous, for describing organizational achievements; Modal Verbs for formulating recommendations and administrative policies; the Passive Voice for preparing formal reports; Conditional Sentences for discussing strategic scenarios; and Reported Speech for communicating meeting decisions. The course also develops trainees’ skills in writing administrative reports, delivering professional presentations, and conducting professional negotiations.

This course aims to equip trainees with the essential knowledge and skills required to manage and lead organizational change efficiently and effectively in accordance with global standards. It focuses on assessing the impact of change and organizational readiness, developing a change management strategy and plan, managing resistance to change, and engaging with stakeholders. The course also addresses leadership skills in a changing environment, promoting sustainability, and effectively closing change initiatives. It concludes with a final project in which trainees design an integrated organizational change management plan that combines theoretical knowledge with practical application.

This course aims to equip trainees with the knowledge and skills required to practice effective leadership and make sound decisions in a dynamic business environment. It covers the fundamental concepts of leadership, the skills and responsibilities of successful leaders, leadership styles and theories, and understanding the nature of followers, with a practical application of the Situational Leadership Model. The course also explores decision-making dynamics, beginning with framing problems and defining objectives and criteria, followed by gathering information, generating creative alternatives, and analyzing consequences and risks. It further addresses the causes of poor decisions and cognitive biases (mental traps), as well as strategies for effective decision-making, implementation, and follow-up.

This course aims to introduce trainees to the concepts and fundamentals of organizational performance management as a strategic tool for achieving organizational objectives and excellence. It covers the performance management cycle (planning, implementation, and improvement), institutional accreditation, excellence awards, and analytical tools. The course also explains how to prepare performance reports and align them with organizational strategy, while addressing common challenges and best practices. It concludes with a comprehensive workshop on designing an integrated performance management system, providing a practical application that connects theory with practice.