Executive Master in Strategic Finance and Business Leadership

Digital Transformation - Digital Strategy    

Course ID:   260518 0101 117ESH

Course Dates :          18/05/2026             Course Duration :   5   Studying Day/s   Course Location: London,   United Kingdom

Language:  Bilingual

Course Category:  Professional and CPD Training Programs

Course Subcategories:

Business Decision Making Change & Transformation Management Corporate Strategy Organisational Effectiveness Strategic Management

Course Certified By:  ESHub CPD & LondonUni - Executive Management Training

* Professional Training and CPD Programs
Leading to:
Executive Diploma Certificate
Leading to:
Executive Mini Masters Certificate
Leading to
Executive Masters Certificate

Certification Will Be Issued:  From London, United Kingdom


Course Fees: 

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Introduction

This five-day course teaches how to design and deliver a practical digital strategy. You will learn to link digital initiatives to measurable business outcomes. The program covers strategy framing, capability assessment, roadmapping, business cases, and governance. Workshops use real tools and templates you can apply immediately.

Objectives

1. Translate business priorities into a digital strategy with clear objectives and success metrics.
2. Assess current digital capabilities and produce a gap analysis to target investments.
3. Create a prioritized roadmap with estimated benefits, costs, and timelines.
4. Build a concise business case for initiatives, including ROI, risks, and resourcing needs.
5. Define governance, KPIs, and an operating model to track and sustain delivery.

Who Should Attend

Chief Digital Officer or Head of Digital
Head of Strategy / Strategy Director
IT Director or Head of IT
Product Manager or Head of Product
Transformation Program Manager / PMO Lead

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Course Agenda

Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection

Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.

Week 1

Day 1 – Digital Strategy Foundations

1. Understanding Digital Strategy
- Principles of digital strategy
- Business value and competitive advantage
- Aligning digital transformation with organisational goals

2. Strategic Business Assessment
- Analysing business priorities
- Identifying strategic drivers
- Defining transformation objectives

3. Setting Strategic Direction
- Vision and mission alignment
- Defining success measures
- Establishing strategic priorities

Day 2 – Digital Capability Assessment

1. Assessing Digital Maturity
- Evaluating current capabilities
- Identifying strengths and weaknesses
- Benchmarking against best practices

2. Gap Analysis
- Identifying capability gaps
- Prioritising investment areas
- Assessing organisational readiness

3. Digital Investment Planning
- Evaluating technology opportunities
- Resource planning
- Estimating business benefits

Day 3 – Roadmap Development

1. Building the Digital Roadmap
- Prioritising initiatives
- Defining project dependencies
- Establishing implementation phases

2. Business Case Development
- Estimating costs and benefits
- Assessing ROI
- Identifying strategic risks

3. Resource and Timeline Planning
- Allocating resources
- Scheduling delivery milestones
- Monitoring implementation progress

Day 4 – Governance and Performance

1. Digital Governance
- Governance structures
- Roles and responsibilities
- Decision-making processes

2. Performance Measurement
- Defining strategic KPIs
- Monitoring programme performance
- Reporting business outcomes

3. Sustaining Digital Transformation
- Continuous improvement
- Managing organisational change
- Supporting long-term capability growth

Day 5 – Practical Digital Strategy Workshop

1. Strategy Development Exercise
- Preparing a digital strategy
- Conducting capability assessment
- Building a transformation roadmap

2. Business Case Presentation
- Presenting strategic recommendations
- Reviewing governance approach
- Receiving stakeholder feedback

3. Implementation Planning
- Developing a strategic action plan
- Defining ownership and milestones
- Course review, feedback and implementation planning

Executive Master in Strategic Finance and Business Leadership

Course Information

Introduction

This five-day course teaches how to design and deliver a practical digital strategy. You will learn to link digital initiatives to measurable business outcomes. The program covers strategy framing, capability assessment, roadmapping, business cases, and governance. Workshops use real tools and templates you can apply immediately.

Objectives

1. Translate business priorities into a digital strategy with clear objectives and success metrics.
2. Assess current digital capabilities and produce a gap analysis to target investments.
3. Create a prioritized roadmap with estimated benefits, costs, and timelines.
4. Build a concise business case for initiatives, including ROI, risks, and resourcing needs.
5. Define governance, KPIs, and an operating model to track and sustain delivery.

Who Should Attend?

Chief Digital Officer or Head of Digital
Head of Strategy / Strategy Director
IT Director or Head of IT
Product Manager or Head of Product
Transformation Program Manager / PMO Lead

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Daily Agenda

Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection

Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.

Course Outlines

Week 1
Day 1 – Digital Strategy Foundations

1. Understanding Digital Strategy
- Principles of digital strategy
- Business value and competitive advantage
- Aligning digital transformation with organisational goals

2. Strategic Business Assessment
- Analysing business priorities
- Identifying strategic drivers
- Defining transformation objectives

3. Setting Strategic Direction
- Vision and mission alignment
- Defining success measures
- Establishing strategic priorities

Day 2 – Digital Capability Assessment

1. Assessing Digital Maturity
- Evaluating current capabilities
- Identifying strengths and weaknesses
- Benchmarking against best practices

2. Gap Analysis
- Identifying capability gaps
- Prioritising investment areas
- Assessing organisational readiness

3. Digital Investment Planning
- Evaluating technology opportunities
- Resource planning
- Estimating business benefits

Day 3 – Roadmap Development

1. Building the Digital Roadmap
- Prioritising initiatives
- Defining project dependencies
- Establishing implementation phases

2. Business Case Development
- Estimating costs and benefits
- Assessing ROI
- Identifying strategic risks

3. Resource and Timeline Planning
- Allocating resources
- Scheduling delivery milestones
- Monitoring implementation progress

Day 4 – Governance and Performance

1. Digital Governance
- Governance structures
- Roles and responsibilities
- Decision-making processes

2. Performance Measurement
- Defining strategic KPIs
- Monitoring programme performance
- Reporting business outcomes

3. Sustaining Digital Transformation
- Continuous improvement
- Managing organisational change
- Supporting long-term capability growth

Day 5 – Practical Digital Strategy Workshop

1. Strategy Development Exercise
- Preparing a digital strategy
- Conducting capability assessment
- Building a transformation roadmap

2. Business Case Presentation
- Presenting strategic recommendations
- Reviewing governance approach
- Receiving stakeholder feedback

3. Implementation Planning
- Developing a strategic action plan
- Defining ownership and milestones
- Course review, feedback and implementation planning