Enhance your business analysis with the Scenarios course

Details

Learning outcomes

• Understand scenarios as tools for strategic thinking and planning.
• Recognise the differences between scenario analysis and scenario planning.
• Identify core elements: trends, uncertainties, stakeholders, and narrative structure.
• Compare five scenario types and when to use each in business analysis.
• Follow a seven-step process to build and analyse scenarios.
• Know the benefits and drawbacks of scenario techniques for business decisions.
• Use key tools like SWOT, PESTLE, workshops, and trend analysis in scenario work.
• Apply best practices for effective, relevant scenario creation.

Curriculum

• Intro to scenarios: what they are, why they matter, and key differences in approach.
• Core parts: trends, uncertainties, stakeholders, assumptions, and how to structure scenario narratives.
• Scenario types: exploratory, strategic, predictive, extremes and wildcards, participative – their uses and differences.
• Scenario process: seven practical steps from scope to analysis and options.
• Key tools: SWOT, PESTLE, workshops, trend analysis, and simulation in scenario development.
• Data and narratives: collecting information and building clear, credible stories.
• Pros, cons, and good practice: how scenarios support risk and foresight, common challenges, and ways to avoid pitfalls.

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.

Certificate

Get recognised for your achievement

Complete this course and earn a digital certificate through Accredible. Share your certificate online, add it to your CV, and show your expertise with a trusted, verifiable credential.