2026: Scenario-based strategy planning for finance professionals

2026: Scenario-based strategy planning for finance professionals

£625.00 + VAT
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Virtual
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Business performance, risk & strategy
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23
Tue
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Dec
31
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09:30
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Schedule Description: Equip your organisation to anticipate tomorrow’s risks and opportunities, generate options to act decisively, and lead confidently in times of uncerta
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CPD hours: 6hrs

Description

Build the skills to anticipate change, evaluate strategic options, and lead confidently through uncertainty using proven scenario planning tools and frameworks.

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09 & 16 November 2026, Scenario-based strategy planning for finance professionals - virtual classroom

09 & 16 November 2026, Scenario-based strategy planning for finance professionals - virtual classroom

£625.00 + VAT
Available
Virtual
All Locations
Business performance, risk & strategy
Nov
9
Mon
-
Nov
16
Mon
09:30
-
12:30 GMT
Schedule Type Title: 1st of the Month
Schedule Description: Equip your organisation to anticipate tomorrow’s risks and opportunities, generate options to act decisively, and lead confidently in times of uncerta
Sessions: 2
Session Hours: 6.00
CPD hours: 6hrs
Virtual
Event

Description

Build the skills to anticipate change, evaluate strategic options, and lead confidently through uncertainty using proven scenario planning tools and frameworks.

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Virtual classroom - Scenario-based strategy planning for finance professionals
Equip your organisation to anticipate tomorrow’s risks and opportunities, generate options to act decisively, and lead confidently in times of uncertainty.
*New for 2026*

Date and time

Location

Session one: 09/11/2026, 09:30 - 12:30 GMT

Session two: 16/11/2026, 09:30 - 12:30 GMT

Virtual

Delivered over two three-hour sessions.

WHY TAKE THIS COURSE?
As a strategic finance professional, you need more than yesterday’s data to make tomorrow’s decisions. Mergers and acquisitions, geopolitical instability, and long-term workforce planning in an AI world all demand proactive thinking. This course gives you the tools to anticipate change, evaluate options with clarity, and design strategies that adapt while staying true to your organisation’s vision.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Scan your environment for emerging challenges and prepare for multiple scenarios.
• Recognise risks and opportunities early and act decisively.
• Evaluate strategic options with greater clarity and confidence.
• Apply proven scenario planning frameworks to decision-making in uncertainty.
• Design adaptive strategic plans aligned with long-term goals.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
This course is for finance professionals with strategic responsibilities in any industry, who want to expand their forward-looking capabilities and lead beyond today’s challenges.

WHY CHOOSE ICAEW?
• Trusted heritage: For over 145 years, ICAEW has trained and supported the world’s leading finance professionals, setting the global benchmark for quality.
• Expert-led learning: Our courses are designed and delivered by subject matter experts, combining professional insight with real-world experience.
• Connected and relevant: With close links to government, regulators, and industry, our training reflects the latest challenges and opportunities in business and finance.
• Practical and interactive: Live, small-group learning with peer exchange ensures every programme delivers immediate workplace impact – and counts as verifiable CPD.

CPD HOURS
ICAEW's revised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Regulations bring in new CPD requirements. This includes a minimum number of hours and an ethics requirement. Attending this course could contribute up to 6hrs of verifiable CPD, providing you can demonstrate that the content is relevant to your role.

A copy of the course booking confirmation email is accepted as evidence of verifiable CPD. You will need to save the email as a JPEG or PDF before uploading it to your record. Click here to use ICAEW’s self-assessment tool to help you work out how much CPD you will need to fulfil each year.

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A 6-hour highly interactive live online programme, split across two sessions to maximise practice and application.

Session 1 – Introduction to scenario-based strategy (3 hours)
Key concepts and methodology.
Relevance and use of scenarios as a strategic instrument.
Case studies from different industries.
Practicing scenario-based strategy with your own cases.

Session 2 – Applying scenario-based strategy (3 hours)
Using existing scenarios.
Creating your own scenarios.

 

Paul de Ruijter (MSc Business Engineering, Twente University) developed his expertise at Shell Group Planning in London, at the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences in Amsterdam and at Global Business Network. Through De Ruijter Strategy, Paul has been involved in international strategy projects with clients ranging from cities, NGO’s, ministries, industry associations, multinationals and global institutions. Paul is Distinguished Lecturer Scenario Based Strategy at Nyenrode University and at the Business School of Lausanne. He is a renowned speaker at international conferences and seminars. His strategy handbook was published as Scenario based Strategy – Navigate the Future in 2014.

 

Rate Cost Early Bird Pricing
ICAEW Member £425 + VAT £361.25+ VAT
Non-member £625 + VAT £531.25 + VAT

Early Bird Pricing
15% discount automatically applied on bookings made up until 6 weeks before the course date

How are the courses delivered?

All Virtual Classrooms are run by live on Zoom. These are interactive and not recorded, interaction and delegate involvement is encouraged.

When will I receive joining instructions?

You will receive a email with joining instructions after enrolling. Materials and any other resources for the course will be sent to you shortly before the course start date.

Are there breaks?

Yes, no fixed timings - will depend on the length of the course.

How do I access the course slide deck?

Depending on the course you will either be sent in the lead up to the course or after.

What if I miss the live date?

The Virtual Classrooms are not recorded so we recommend you attend all sessions.

What if I am going to be 15 minutes late?

This is not a problem, the classroom starts at the start time, but you will be let in if you are delayed for any reason. Trainers do their best to accommodate catch-up, but this is not guaranteed. Where possible please let us know of any delays so we are aware when doing role call the beginning of the session.

Can I have my colleague with me in the live course?

Yes, if you purchase a second place. Each booking is valid for one person only.

Can I record the training?

No, virtual classrooms are not recorded.

Do the courses on this programme count as verifiable CPD?

Yes, these courses contribute verifiable CPD, so long as you can demonstrate that the content is relevant to your role. Additional information about CPD can be found here: Your guide to CPD.

How many people will be on the course?

Virtual Classrooms are designed to resemble a real classroom. Therefore, group sizes vary between 6 – 22 delegates per course.

 

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