Learn Strategic Analysis

A focused subject for finance and consulting professionals running strategic reviews. Two courses on internal, external, positioning and process analysis frameworks, the toolkit every analyst leans on to understand a business and its market.

Curriculum

  • 2 courses
  • Total Learning
    ~2.5 hours
  • Level
    Beginner to Intermediate
  • Credits
    2 CPE/CPD

1M+ learners trained
4.7/5 average G2 rating
80% course completion rate

Why Strategic Analysis?

The frameworks behind every serious strategic review.

Strategic analysis is how finance and consulting teams turn a messy business question into a clear point of view. This subject covers the four angles that matter: internal, external, positioning, and process, so analysts can size up a company, read its market, and recommend a credible direction of travel.

The frameworks every consulting and FP&A team uses

  • SWOT, PESTLE, Porter's Five Forces and the process toolkit, all in one short subject.

Two courses, two angles

  • Internal and external first, then positioning and process. The full strategic analysis toolkit.

Pitched for application, not theory

  • Every framework lands in a real business example, so analysts leave with a method they can run on Monday.

Credentials that stand up

  • Independently accredited by CPD, CPE and NASBA, so what learners earn here counts towards continuing professional development.

Learning Outcomes

What learners will be able to do by the end of the program.

A short subject with focused outcomes. Learners walk away with the strategic analysis toolkit consultants and FP&A teams use to read a business and its market.

Run an internal analysis with confidence

  • Surface a business's strengths and weaknesses systematically, so resource allocation decisions are backed by evidence rather than gut feel.

Read a market through external analysis

  • Use PESTLE and adjacent frameworks to read market dynamics, competition and opportunities, so strategic decisions stay aligned with reality.

Use positioning frameworks for competitive advantage

  • Identify a company's unique strengths in a market and the threats facing them, the foundation for a credible competitive strategy.

Apply process frameworks to internal systems

  • Drill into how work actually flows through the business and find efficiency gains in the systems that quietly drive performance.

Choose the right framework for the question

  • Match the framework to the strategic question on the table. Less analysis paralysis, more practical, defensible recommendations.

The Curriculum

Two short courses, in the order learners take them.

Strategic Analysis is built as a single series. Two short courses, designed to be taken in order. Total time: roughly 2.5 hours, end to end.

Internal and External Analysis

  • Internal and external analysis frameworks. Internal analysis surfaces strengths and weaknesses for resource allocation; external analysis reads market dynamics, competition and opportunities so decisions stay aligned with reality.
    1.5 hours
    1.0 CPE/CPD

Positioning and Process Analysis

  • Positioning frameworks find a company's unique strengths in a market and the threats facing them. Process frameworks drill into internal systems for efficiency gains. Together they give organisations a competitive edge over the medium term.
    1 hour
    1.0 CPE/CPD

The Kubicle Learning Experience

Why learners actually finish and apply what they learn.

Kubicle is engineered around a single goal: practical skills that get used. Every design choice, from lesson length to assessment style, is made to keep finance and consulting professionals engaged and to translate watch time into measurable outcomes at their desk.

Bite‑sized lessons

  • Most lessons run 5–10 minutes. Designed to fit between meetings, not block out a Tuesday afternoon. The result: 80% completion vs. a 7% industry benchmark.

Real workplace scenarios

  • Every framework lands in a finance or consulting context. Skills practised on the kind of strategic question analysts actually face.

Independently accredited

  • CPD, CPE and NASBA accreditation means credits count toward continuing professional development. Certificates are shareable on LinkedIn the moment they're earned.

Modular and stackable

  • Pair Strategic Analysis with Financial Modelling, Valuation, Excel or AI Fundamentals as the team's needs grow.

Manager‑level visibility

  • Engagement and skill‑gain dashboards from day one. Leaders see exactly where capability is building and where it isn't, by team and by role.

Always current

  • Modules are refreshed continuously to reflect new tools, regulation and the rise of generative AI. You never pay for material that's gone stale.

Credibility

Why finance and consulting leaders choose Kubicle, with confidence.

The numbers, the accreditations and the customer outcomes are all on the table, so L&D, Early Careers and Practice Leads can build the business case fast.

  • Learners trained: 1,000,000+
  • G2 average rating: 4.7/5
  • Course completion: 80% · 11x industry
  • Years in the market: 10+ years
  • Accreditations: CPD · CPE · NASBA
  • Security: ISO 27001 · GDPR
  • Independently Accredited

Outcomes, Not Hours Watched

Skills learners apply the same week they learn them.

These aren't aspirational numbers. They are the measured outcomes Kubicle clients report after a typical rollout, with manager‑level dashboards from day one so practice and L&D leaders can see exactly where capability is building.

The Headline

An hour back, every week.

More than 60% of Kubicle learners report saving between 30 minutes and 2 hours every week thanks to sharper data and productivity skills. Time redirected to higher-value work, and a measurable productivity dividend at the team level.

  • 60% +: save 30 mins–2 hours every week

Skills That Stick

Used every single day.

45% of Kubicle learners apply newly‑acquired skills daily, the difference between training that's watched and training that's worked.

  • 45%: apply newly‑learned skills daily in their roles

Sharper Communication

Stronger numbers, stronger narratives.

75%+ of learners report measurable gains in both data analysis and the communication skills needed to make insights land with stakeholders.

  • 75% +: gain stronger analysis and communication skills

Frequently Asked

Answers for the questions we hear most.

Still have a question? Send an enquiry and one of our learning advisors will walk you through it within a business day.

Who is this subject designed for?

  • Anyone in finance and consulting whose work involves sizing up a business or its market: management consulting, deals, audit, FP&A, corporate finance, and corporate strategy. The two courses are pitched at every level, from analysts new to the frameworks through to those running formal strategic reviews.

How much time does it take?

  • Roughly 2.5 hours of content across 2 courses, worth 2 CPE/CPD credits. Most learners complete the full subject in a week of casual study.

Do I need a strategy background?

  • No. Course 1 starts from internal and external analysis fundamentals, including SWOT and PESTLE. Anyone already comfortable with the basics typically jumps straight to Positioning and Process Analysis.

Which frameworks are covered?

  • The core toolkit: SWOT and resource‑based internal frameworks; PESTLE for external analysis; Porter's Five Forces and adjacent positioning frameworks; and the process frameworks teams use to drill into internal systems for efficiency gains.

Are the credentials accredited?

  • Yes. Kubicle credentials are independently accredited by CPD, CPE, and NASBA. Every course awards CPE/CPD credits that learners can apply toward continuing professional development. Certificates are shareable on LinkedIn the moment they're issued.

Will it integrate with our LMS and SSO?

  • Yes. Kubicle offers off‑the‑shelf integrations with leading LMS providers and the engineering team will build a custom integration for any other system you run. SSO is supported across the board, and a Reporting API exposes engagement and completion data to your dashboards.

How is Kubicle secured?

  • Kubicle is ISO 27001 certified, GDPR‑compliant, and undergoes regular third‑party penetration testing. Granular roles, SSO and audit logging are built in.

Can we get a tailored quote and pilot?

  • Of course. Send an enquiry and a learning advisor will scope the rollout, recommend the right starting point for your team, and put together a pilot proposal with a tailored quote.