Subjects / Strategic Analysis

The foundations of
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.

Strategy analyst mapping out charts, frameworks and strategic options on a wall of pinned-up documents in a modern office
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
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Choose the right framework for the question

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

Strategic Analysis
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.

Strategic Analysis · 1 of 2Beginner

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
Strategic Analysis · 2 of 2Intermediate

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
2
Courses
~2.5h
Total Learning
2.0
CPE / CPD Credits
100%
Self‑paced

Strategic Analysis sits inside Kubicle's wider library, alongside subjects on Excel, Financial Modelling, Valuation, Data Literacy and AI Fundamentals.

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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

Credentials that count toward CPD.

Every course awards CPE / CPD credits via NASBA‑recognised accreditation, so time spent here counts on a CV and on the team's compliance log.

CPD, CPE, NASBA accreditation logos
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
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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.

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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.

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Give your team the strategic analysis toolkit every analyst leans on.

Send a short enquiry and a learning advisor will come back within one business day with a tailored recommendation: a curriculum mapped to your team's roles, a sample pathway through Strategic Analysis (and any related subjects), and a quote you can take to budget. Built for teams of 5 to 100, deployable in days.

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