Building upon the concepts from Level I, this advanced course delves deeper into the complexities of financial decision-making in a dynamic economic environment. Participants will explore advanced economic analysis, strategic financial planning, and the use of financial models to support long-term business goals. This program is designed for professionals seeking a deeper understanding of how economic trends, financial structures, and strategic choices interact to influence business success.
Learning Objectives
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Analyze complex economic environments and their impact on business
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Develop advanced financial models for strategic planning
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Apply strategic financial planning techniques to long-term decision-making
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Evaluate the financial implications of global economic trends
Training Program Engagement
Advanced Economic Analysis
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Analyzing global economic indicators and their impact on markets
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The role of government policies in shaping economic conditions
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Understanding the global financial system and its impact on corporate strategies
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Practical case: Analyze how a global economic downturn affects multinational corporations
Strategic Financial Forecasting and Planning
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Long-term financial forecasting: Tools and techniques
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Integrating financial forecasting into strategic planning
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Risk management in strategic financial planning
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Practical case: Build a long-term financial forecast for a large corporation
Complex Financial Structures and Corporate Strategy
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Understanding mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring
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Financial restructuring and its strategic implications
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Debt vs. equity financing: Strategic considerations
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Practical case: Assess the financial impact of an acquisition on a company's strategy
Global Economic Factors and Strategic Decision-Making
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The impact of exchange rates, trade policies, and international competition on business
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Assessing geopolitical risks and their influence on business strategy
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Scenario planning for global market entry or expansion
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Practical case: Develop a strategic plan for a company entering an emerging market
Evaluating Strategic Investments
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Tools for evaluating strategic investments (real options, DCF, ROI)
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Strategic risk assessment: Managing uncertainty in strategic investments
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Building financial models to support investment decisions
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Practical case: Use real options to evaluate a company’s strategic investment decision
Key Points
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Numerous practical examples illustrating the different studied concepts
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Practical cases to draw parallels with the concepts learned
Who is this training for
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Senior business leaders and managers
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Corporate strategists and planners
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Financial analysts and consultants
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Investment professionals
Prerequisities
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Completion of "Finance, Economy & Strategy - Level I" or equivalent knowledge is recommended
Teaching Methods
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Training structured around skill transfer
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Acquisition of operational skills through practice and experimentation
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Collaborative learning during synchronous sessions
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Multi-stage learning path to allow engagement, learning, and transfer
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Training promoting participant engagement for better anchoring of lessons
Satisfaction and Evaluation
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Skill evaluation will be conducted throughout the training by the participant (self-evaluation) and/or the trainer according to the training methods.
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Online training evaluation on your participant space:
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Immediate evaluation at the end of the training to measure your satisfaction and perception of skill improvement against training objectives. With your agreement, your overall rating and comments will be published on our site via Verified Reviews.
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Post-training evaluation 40 days later to validate the transfer of your acquired skills in the workplace
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Attendance tracking and issuance of an individual training certificate or a certificate of completion

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