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 Strategic Management & Organizational Development# Advanced Programme in Environmental Scanning and Strategic Situation Analysis

The Advanced Programme in Environmental Scanning and Strategic Situation Analysis is a 5-day professional training programme delivered in-person or online in Strategic Management & Organizational Development, ending with a TrustGate Corporate Skills certificate of completion.

In today's rapidly changing business, economic, technological, and geopolitical environment, organizations must continuously monitor internal capabilities and external developments to remain competitive, resilient, and responsive. Strategic decisions are only as effective as t...

  Last updated October 21, 2026

  5 Days  Expert Instructors  Certificate Included  Online & In-Person 

 ## Course Overview

In today's rapidly changing business, economic, technological, and geopolitical environment, organizations must continuously monitor internal capabilities and external developments to remain competitive, resilient, and responsive. Strategic decisions are only as effective as the quality of information upon which they are based. Organizations that fail to systematically scan their operating environment often miss emerging opportunities, underestimate risks, and struggle to adapt to changing stakeholder expectations, technological disruption, regulatory reforms, and market dynamics. This advanced programme equips executives, senior managers, strategy professionals, and policy makers with internationally recognized methodologies for conducting comprehensive environmental scanning and strategic situation analysis. Participants will gain practical skills in identifying and interpreting external trends, assessing organizational capabilities, evaluating competitive environments, and applying strategic intelligence to support evidence-based planning and decision-making. The programme introduces proven analytical frameworks such as PESTLE Analysis, SWOT Analysis, Porter's Five Forces, Value Chain Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Scenario Planning, and strategic intelligence techniques that enable organizations to anticipate change and position themselves for long-term success.

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 ## Learning Objectives

- Conduct comprehensive environmental scanning using internationally recognized analytical frameworks.
- Analyze internal organizational capabilities and external operating environments.
- Apply strategic analysis tools to support evidence-based decision-making.
- Identify emerging opportunities, threats, risks, and market trends.
- Assess organizational strengths, weaknesses, competitive positioning, and strategic capabilities.
- Conduct stakeholder and industry analyses to inform strategic planning.
- Develop strategic intelligence systems for organizational decision-making.
- Apply scenario planning techniques to prepare for future uncertainties.
- Produce comprehensive strategic situation analysis reports.
- Strengthen organizational resilience, innovation, and long-term competitiveness.
 
 ## Course Content

###    Module 1: Foundations of Environmental Scanning and Strategic Analysis  

 

1. Concepts and principles of environmental scanning
2. Strategic situation analysis
3. Importance of strategic intelligence
4. Strategic thinking in dynamic environments
5. Global trends affecting organizations
 
 

 

 

###    Module 2: External Environmental Analysis  

 

1. Political environment analysis
2. Economic environment analysis
3. Social and demographic trends
4. Technological disruption
5. Legal and regulatory analysis
6. Environmental and sustainability considerations
 
 

 

 

###    Module 3: Internal Organizational Analysis  

 

1. Organizational capability assessment
2. Resource-based analysis
3. Core competencies
4. Organizational culture assessment
5. Value Chain Analysis
6. McKinsey 7S Framework
 
 

 

 

###    Module 4: SWOT and TOWS Strategic Analysis  

 

1. Conducting SWOT Analysis
2. Identifying strategic strengths
3. Assessing organizational weaknesses
4. Evaluating opportunities and threats
5. Developing TOWS strategic options
6. Strategic prioritization
 
 

 

 

###    Module 5: Industry and Competitive Environment Analysis  

 

1. Porter's Five Forces Model
2. Competitor profiling
3. Competitive intelligence
4. Industry attractiveness assessment
5. Market positioning
6. Strategic benchmarking
 
 

 

 

###    Module 6: Stakeholder Analysis and Strategic Intelligence  

 

1. Stakeholder mapping
2. Stakeholder influence analysis
3. Strategic communication
4. Customer and citizen analysis
5. Strategic intelligence systems
6. Evidence gathering techniques
 
 

 

 

###    Module 7: Scenario Planning and Future Forecasting  

 

1. Scenario planning methodologies
2. Trend analysis
3. Horizon scanning
4. Forecasting techniques
5. Strategic foresight
6. Managing uncertainty
 
 

 

 

###    Module 8: Strategic Risk Identification and Opportunity Assessment  

 

1. Strategic risk management
2. Emerging risk identification
3. Opportunity mapping
4. Risk prioritization
5. Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
6. Strategic resilience
 
 

 

 

###    Module 9: Developing Strategic Recommendations  

 

1. Translating analysis into strategy
2. Strategic decision-making
3. Developing strategic alternatives
4. Prioritizing strategic options
5. Executive reporting
6. Evidence-based policy recommendations
 
 

 

 

###    Module 10: Practical Environmental Scanning and Situation  

 

1. Organizational environmental scanning exercise
2. Situation analysis case study
3. Strategic intelligence report preparation
4. SWOT and PESTLE practical application
5. Group presentations
6. Organizational action planning
 
 

 

 

 

 ## Who Should Attend?

- Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)
- Executive Directors
- Strategy and Planning Officers
- Corporate Executives
- Government Planning Officers
- County Government Officials
- Business Development Managers
- Risk Management Professionals
- Monitoring and Evaluation Specialists
- Policy Analysts
- Research and Innovation Managers
- Market Intelligence Analysts
- Corporate Affairs Managers
- Development Partners
- Organizational Development Consultants
 
 ## Training Methodology

- Expert-led presentations
- Interactive executive workshops
- Environmental scanning simulations
- Organizational case studies
- SWOT and PESTLE practical exercises
- Strategic intelligence workshops
- Industry analysis exercises
- Group discussions and peer learning
- Strategic situation analysis projects
- Action planning and implementation sessions
 
 ## What's Included

  Certificate of completion 

  Training materials included 

  Lunch and refreshments (physical) 

  Post-training support 

 

 ###  Certification

**Certificate in Environmental Scanning and Strategic Situation Analysis**

Issued by: TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS

 

 ## Frequently Asked Questions

  ### How long is the Advanced Programme in Environmental Scanning and Strategic Situation Analysis training?

The Advanced Programme in Environmental Scanning and Strategic Situation Analysis runs for 5 Days. Each day combines expert-led teaching with practical, hands-on exercises so participants can apply what they learn immediately.

   ### Is the Advanced Programme in Environmental Scanning and Strategic Situation Analysis delivered online or in-person?

This course is delivered in person (scheduled venues include Mombasa, Kigali, Nairobi, Dubai), live online, or in-house at your organisation.

   ### How much does the Advanced Programme in Environmental Scanning and Strategic Situation Analysis cost?

The fee is US$600 per person online and US$1,400 per person in person. In-person fees depend on the participant's country; the pricing card on this page shows the fee for yours.

   ### When is the next Advanced Programme in Environmental Scanning and Strategic Situation Analysis training?

The next scheduled session runs from 16 November 2026 to 20 November 2026 in Mombasa, Kenya. You can also request a custom date or an in-house session for your team.

   ### Do I get a certificate after completing the Advanced Programme in Environmental Scanning and Strategic Situation Analysis?

Yes. Participants who complete the Advanced Programme in Environmental Scanning and Strategic Situation Analysis receive a certificate of completion from TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS.

   ### What will I learn in the Advanced Programme in Environmental Scanning and Strategic Situation Analysis?

Key learning outcomes include: Conduct comprehensive environmental scanning using internationally recognized analytical frameworks; Analyze internal organizational capabilities and external operating environments; Apply strategic analysis tools to support evidence-based decision-making; Identify emerging opportunities, threats, risks, and market trends; Assess organizational strengths, weaknesses, competitive positioning, and strategic capabilities.

   

 

 

  #####  Course Pricing (USD)

 

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   Physical In-Person 

 $1,400 /person~ KSh 181,900

 

 

   Online Virtual 

 $600 /person~ KSh 78,000

 

 

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