PESTLE Analysis course
Self-paced

Develop your strategic edge with the PESTLE Analysis course

Gain practical skills to assess your business environment

Understand the PESTLE framework to spot risks and opportunities that impact your business. This course gives you a clear process to analyse external factors and strengthen your planning. Perfect for professionals who need reliable tools for effective decision-making.

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Business Analysis Learning Library™ course details

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Learning outcomes

  • Know the purpose of PESTLE Analysis and its value for business strategy.
  • Identify and explain all six PESTLE factors and their effect on your organisation.
  • Apply a step-by-step process to complete a thorough PESTLE analysis.
  • Use PESTLE in practical scenarios like planning, risk, and market entry.
  • Recognise how PESTLE factors can shift and why regular analysis is needed.

Curriculum

  • What PESTLE Analysis is, why it matters, and its place in planning.
  • Detailed overview of political, economic, social, technological, legal, and environmental factors with examples and implications.
  • Methodical guide: how to scope, research, document, and review your PESTLE analysis.
  • Using PESTLE with other frameworks: SWOT, Five Forces, Ansoff, and scenario analysis, plus helpful templates and tools.
  • Applying PESTLE in risk management, strategy sessions, market entry, and product decisions with real case studies.
  • How to interpret results, set priorities, avoid risks, and keep your analysis objective and up to date.

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Business Analysis Learning Library™ online self-paced courses

Business Analysis Learning Library™ courses

Explore business analysis topics

Our courses are grouped by core business analysis skills, people and process tools, and practical techniques for workplace success.

Core frameworks and planning

  • Professional Development Plan
  • PESTLE Analysis
  • VMOST Analysis
  • Growth Share Matrix
  • Balanced Scorecard
  • Performance Measurement (Objectives, CSFs, KPIs, Targets)
  • SWOT Analysis
  • POPIT Model.

Practical analysis tools

  • Interviews
  • Mind Maps
  • Fishbone Diagrams
  • Power/Interest Grid
  • RACI Matrix
  • CATWOE Analysis
  • DMAIC Approach
  • Gap Analysis
  • McKinsey 7S Model.

Business case and requirements

  • Structure and Contents of a Business Case
  • Requirements Engineering Framework
  • Delivery Lifecycles.

Engagement and research methods

  • Observation
  • Workshops
  • Scenarios
  • Prototyping
  • User Role Analysis
  • Surveys
  • Document Analysis.
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Business Analysis Learning Library™ benefits

Benefits

Why choose the Business Learning Library™

Build your expertise with courses designed for business analysts, HR, team leaders, managers, and organisational development professionals. Stay ahead in your field with practical, self-paced courses that fit your schedule.

  • Learn skills you can use straight away to solve real business challenges.
  • Earn digital badges to show your achievements and strengthen your CV.
  • Stay adaptable and improve your decision-making with proven business analysis tools.
  • Grow your confidence in workforce planning and team management.
  • Get fresh insights whether you’re new to business analysis or developing your expertise.
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