This course is available to ASU Alumni at a discount.

What you'll learn:

In this course you will learn about the importance of crafting a well-thought-out strategy in order to be successful in business. You will learn techniques to assess the environments in which an organization operates and how to maneuver within them to achieve a favorable outcome, considering the competition, political environment, and other forces not in your control. You finish with a tool box which will help you analyze an organization’s internal and external environments in order to develop the appropriate strategy for success.

Please note: This course is not facilitated by an instructor; therefore no one is monitoring activity in the course. If you have a question or need help as you progress, please reference the help section.

Learning topics:

1. The Role of Strategy in Management
2. Common Frameworks for Evaluating te Business Environment
3. Common Frameworks for Situational Analysis
4. Stages and Types of Strategy
5. How Environment Affects Strategy

Who this course is designed for:

Those who want to understand how companies create strategies based on environments beyond their control. You'll gain skills applicable to any industry.

What you'll receive:

A Certificate of completion.