Learning Outcomes

Understanding Strategy Consulting (Role, Scope, and Value)

Analysing the Market and Competitive Landscape

Evaluating Business Models and Developing Strategic Recommendations

Strategic Implementation—Turning Ideas into Action

Lesson Summary

Introduction to Business Strategy Consulting - Assessment

In this free online course, learn to guide organisations with confidence, shape strategies, and turn ideas into action

Introduction to Business Strategy Consulting

Learn to think like a strategy consultant and help organisations make smarter decisions. This course takes you through the full consulting journey, from understanding the role of consultants to analysing markets, evaluating business models, and turning strategies into action. With practical tools, real-world examples, and hands-on exercises, you’ll build the skills to solve complex problems and drive real business impact. Enrol today!

What is BPR?

Steps For Applying BPR

BPR Application

Business process reengineering (BPR) is the practice of rethinking and redesigning how work is done to enhance performance. A business process is a set of tasks you need to perform to achieve business goals. This module would explain why companies need to change their processes and what the benefits are.

Business Process Mapping

Business Process Flowchart

Importance of Flowcharts

Business Process Mapping is the visualization of business processes, allowing for a more detailed view of how the business functions. In this module, you will be introduced to process mapping and flowcharts. You will learn the benefits of flowcharts and see examples of famous companies applying the business process mapping concept.

Introduction to the Drawing App

Drawing with the App

Flowchart Drawing Apps

There are many flowchart drawing apps available, both free and paid. In this section, I'll dedicate some time to talk about the Draw.io app. Draw.io is a free, open-source tool for creating flowcharts and other types of diagrams. It can be used online or downloaded to your computer. It has a wide range of templates and shapes to choose from.

The Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) Guide – Course Assessment

Learn essential techniques and strategies in Business Process Reengineering (BPR) in this free online course.

The Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) Guide

This course provides an invaluable opportunity to gain insight into business process reengineering. The knowledge gained will give you the ability to shape your company's future and the competence to assist your managers in constructing the best business process change plans. By the end of this course, you will be able to keep your company's processes and operations resilient and adaptable during economic downturns.

An Introduction to the Innovation Process

This module introduces you to an innovation process for a food or beverage manufacturer.  It examines the benefits of implementing a robust, structured Innovation Process.  It introduces the key steps and stage gates in an Innovation Process and looks at the functions that need to engage for successful innovation.

Topic 1: Review Product Portfolio

Topic 2: Establish Food Values and Design Criteria

Topic 3: Food-Consumer Trends and Health Challenges

Topic 4: Markets and Cultures

Topic 5: Consumer Groups and Generations

Topic 6: Product Opportunities

Topic 7: Package Opportunities

Topic 8: Screen Ideas

Topic 9: Assess Feasibility

Topic 10: Finalise Design Brief

Module 2 delves into the first four steps of the innovation process and explores the product portfolio, food values, design criteria, food and consumer trends, markets, cultures, consumers groups, generations, product and package opportunities. It introduces mechanisms to screen ideas, assess feasibility of options and develop a comprehensive design brief. These topics inform product development, product positioning and the power of your brand with a view to winning and retaining consumers.

Topic1: Introduction

Topic 2: Company Policy

Topic 3: Identify and assess suppliers

Topic 4: Specifications

Topic 5: Audit, Approve and Maintain Suppliers

Module 3 examines the impact of ingredients, packages and suppliers in your innovation process and outlines the steps necessary to ensure consistency of supply and to protect your brand.

Assessment on Modules 1 to 3

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

Topic 1: Introduction

Topic 2: Specify Requirements

Topic 3: Working with the Brand Agency

Module 5 explores what’s needed for successful brand agency interactions and outputs. It looks at what constitutes a positive consumer experience for label interactions and covers the information you provide to the brand agency such that they can design labels and artwork to fit the product concept and meet your expectations.

Topic 1: Specifications and Test Methods

Topic 2: Finalise Recipe

Topic 3: Consumer Validate Concept

Topic 4: Manufacturing/Technical Requirements and Scale Up

Topic 5: Shelf Life Studies

Topic 6: Operating Standards

Module 6 delves into technical and operating standards and explores the recipe, consumer validating your concept, specifications, test methods, manufacturing and technical requirements, scale up, manufacturing process instructions and shelf life studies.  These topics inform your operating standards, company policies and portfolio management process.

Topic 1: Retail Quality Monitoring

Topic 2: Innovation Scorecard

Topic 3: Innovation Process Manager Role

Topic 4: Innovation Process Implementation Toolkit

Module 7 introduces mechanisms to sustain performance. The topics explored are retail monitoring post launch, the innovation scorecard, the role of the innovation process manager and the tools needed for effective implementation of an innovation process.

Assessment on Modules 5 to 7

Module 9: Diploma in Innovation Management - Final Assessment

Learn about innovation processes and operational roadmaps in the food and beverage industry with this online course.

Diploma in Innovation Management for Food and Beverage Manufacturing

This free online innovation management for food and beverage manufacturing diploma course will help food and beverage manufacturing professionals who are continuously trying to come up with new ways to attract customers and get their items off shelves. With this course, you will learn to tackle challenges in the food innovation process, realise growth opportunities, increase the power of your brand, and much, much more!

Course Introduction

Clauses 1 to 5

Clauses 6 to 10

The clauses of ISO 26000 provide a structured framework for understanding and implementing social responsibility in organizations. This module covers the key clauses, including scope, terms and definitions, understanding social responsibility, principles of social responsibility, and recognizing and engaging stakeholders.

Risk Analysis Process

Applying ISO 26000

ISO 26000 Best Practice

The implementation of ISO 26000 involves integrating social responsibility principles into an organization’s policies, strategies, and daily operations. This module covers key steps such as conducting a social responsibility gap analysis, developing action plans, integrating responsible practices across departments, and measuring progress.

ISO 26000 : 2010 - The Complete Guide to Corporate Social Responsibility – Course Assessment

Learn the provisions of ISO 26000 and the best corporate social responsibility initiatives in this free online course.

ISO 26000 : 2010 - The Complete Guide to Corporate Social Responsibility

This course provides an in-depth understanding of ISO 26000: Guidance on Social Responsibility, a globally recognized standard that helps organizations operate in a socially responsible manner. The course covers practical implementation strategies, stakeholder engagement, and how ISO 26000 aligns with sustainable development goals (SDGs). By the end, you will be able to integrate social responsibility principles into your organization’s strategy.

Achieving Personal Success

Creating Meaning for Employees

In this module you will learn what it takes to achieve personal success, including doing what you love and treating life as an experiment, as well as how to create meaning for employees in your business.

Transferring Big Company Culture to Startups

How Commercial Banking Helps Technology Companies

In this module you will learn the importance of culture within a company, why it can be more important than strategy, how big company culture can be transferred to start-ups and how commercial banking as been able to help tech companies.

Succeeding as a Venture Capitalist

Why Risk is Necessary for Business Growth

How to get Angel Investors Supporting Your Business

Fundraising for the Non-Profit

In this module you will learn about achieving success as a venture capitalist, why risk is necessary for businesses to grow and how to go about getting angel investors to support your business.

Introducing the Art of Negotiation

Rethinking the Product Development Process

Understanding the Success of Silicon Valley

In this module you will learn about the art of negotiation and why they are serial events. You will also cover the product development process and take a look at the success of Silicon Valley.

Business Growth: Start-Ups, Investment and Negotiation course assessment

Learn how negotiation, investment, development and fundraising can help businesses grow in this free online course.

Business Growth: Start-Ups, Investment and Negotiation

This free online business course will be of great interest to anyone thinking about starting up a company. Business leaders and entrepreneurs offer their teachings on a range of subjects, from the importance of corporate culture to effective negotiation. They also discuss how to find angel investors for your business and why fundraising is such an important skill for entrepreneurs. So if you want to excel in business, start your learning today.

Introduction to Implementing Strategy

Different Functions in Implementing Strategy

Understanding Classification and Diversification

This module will describe how strategies are put into use as well as helping you to understand the different functions that are used in the implementation of strategy.

Understanding Synergy & The Screening Process

Evaluation and Control Process

The topics of diversification and synergy are discussed in this module. You will learn about Synergy and the Screening Process as well as the Evaluation and Control Process.

Introduction to Evaluation and Control

Measurement of Performance

Strategy Audit

This important module will show you how strategies are evaluated through various processes and techniques such as the Evaluation and Control Process. You will study how strategies are audited and how performance is measured.

Strategic Management - Implementing and Evaluating Strategy - Final Assessment

Learn the practices and procedures for implementing effective strategies with this free online strategy planning course.

Strategic Management - Implementing and Evaluating Strategy

This free online strategic planning course will teach you about implementing management strategies, who should carry out strategic plans, and what needs to be done to align a company's operations successfully. Proper planning, monitoring, analysis, and assessment of key information and actions is essential for an organization to meet its goals and objectives. This makes strategic management highly important in the modern workplace

The Fundamentals of AI

Machine Learning and Predictive Analytics

Natural Language Processing (NLP) for Product Insights

Introduction to AI in Product Management - Assessment

In this module, we will explore the various types of AI and their significance in product management. We will discuss how AI can improve product design and enhance the customer experience. Additionally, we will examine the role of machine learning in predictive analytics for product strategy.

AI Integration Challenges and Industry Impact

AI’s Role in Enhancing Product Strategy

Identifying Opportunities for AI Integration

Strategies for AI Integration and Overcoming Challenges - Assessment

In this module, we will identify the key challenges of integrating AI into product management. We will explore various AI tools that can enhance customer experience and discuss the benefits of using AI for strategic decision-making. Additionally, we will delve into how AI can be used for competitive analysis and market positioning.

Tools and Technologies for Product Managers

Leveraging AI for Product Management Efficiency

AI Implementation Challenges

Module Assessment

In this module, we will learn how to identify opportunities for integrating AI in order to enhance product-market fit. Next, we will discuss how to develop AI prototypes and iterate on them based on user feedback. We will then explore how to implement chat-style LLMs for efficient task automation.

AI Ethics and Data Privacy

Stakeholder Management and Communication in AI Initiatives

Preparing for the Future of AI in Product Management

Advanced Topics and Future Trends in AI - Assessment

In this module, we will explore the ethical principles that are essential for integrating AI into product management. We will discuss the impact of data privacy laws on AI-driven product strategies and identify key strategies to mitigate bias in AI applications. Additionally, we will learn about how AI is transforming AR and VR technologies.

Course Assessment

Unlock next-generation product innovation and master tools for unmatched efficiency with this free online course.

AI for Product Managers

Eager to transform product management with AI? This course is designed for forward-thinking managers, bridges AI fundamentals with cutting-edge practices. We learn to navigate integration challenges, harness machine learning and NLP for insights, enhance strategies with AI, and master tools for unmatched efficiency. This course was reviewed and approved by qualified subject matter expert Audrey Turner, a product development professional.