Description
The Certified Strategy Auditor (CSA) is an advanced professional certification designed for auditors and governance professionals who aim to evaluate strategy quality, coherence, execution readiness, and long-term value creation. The program introduces a structured methodology for independent strategy assessment.
Program Structure
Module 1 – CBS Foundation (2 Days)
- Foundations of Strategic Planning
- External Strategic Analysis & Positioning
- Internal Capabilities, Processes & Knowledge
- Strategic Choice & Competitive Strategy Design
- Functional & Operational Alignment
- Strategy Execution & Performance Management
- Value Creation & Strategic Risk Management
Module 2 – CSA Specialization (1 Day)
- Strategy Architecture Audit
- External Strategy Audit
- Internal Capability Audit
- Strategic Choice & Coherence Audit
- Functional Alignment Audit
- Execution, Control & Performance Audit
- Value Creation, Risk & Strategic Audit Opinion
Learning Pathway
Participants must complete the CBS learning program before entering CSA (obtaining the CBS certification itself is optional).
CBS develops strategy design capabilities, while CSA builds advanced strategy audit expertise.
Eligibility
- Completion of CBS curriculum
- Recognized auditor (internal, external, compliance, risk, or governance roles)
- Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience
Assessment
Participants complete one Strategy Audit Assignment.
Candidates with more than 10 years of auditing or professional experience may be exempted from the assignment, subject to review.
Ideal Participants
Internal and external auditors, risk and compliance professionals, senior managers, consultants, and governance specialists seeking structured strategy evaluation expertise.
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