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Professional training course · PSM-015

Business Planning for Growth

A clear business plan helps organisations and business units pursue growth, secure funding and align teams. Good plans combine market insight, realistic forecasts and…

  • 5 daysClassroom or online
  • 13Upcoming dates
  • 8Cities
  • £2,750Fees from
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Business Planning for Growth
Next classroom session Frankfurt 21 - 25 Dec 2026 · £3,250 Next in London London 15 - 19 Mar 2027 · £2,750

Course overview

Why Attend

A clear business plan helps organisations and business units pursue growth, secure funding and align teams. Good plans combine market insight, realistic forecasts and actionable priorities.

This LLMI course covers business planning purpose and structure, market and customer analysis, growth strategies, marketing and sales plans, operations and resources, financial projections, risk and milestones. Participants build a business plan for a growth initiative.

Course Objectives

Structure effective business plans

Analyse markets and customers

Define growth strategies

Plan marketing, sales and operations

Build financial projections

Set milestones and manage risks

Target Audience

Business unit managers

Entrepreneurs

Strategy and planning professionals

Business development managers

Finance managers

SME owners

Course Methodology

Practical workshops

Financial modelling

Case studies

Group discussions

Presentations

Course outline

  1. 1Day 1: Business Planning
    • Purpose of business plans
    • Structure
    • Audiences
    • Common mistakes
    • Exercise: Plan critique
  2. 2Day 2: Market Analysis
    • Market sizing
    • Customer segments
    • Competitors
    • Opportunities
    • Workshop: Market analysis
  3. 3Day 3: Growth Strategy
    • Growth options
    • Value proposition
    • Marketing and sales
    • Operations
    • Exercise: Growth plan
  4. 4Day 4: Financials
    • Revenue forecasts
    • Costs
    • Cash flow
    • Funding
    • Lab: Financial projections
  5. 5Day 5: Execution
    • Milestones
    • Risks
    • KPIs
    • Presenting plans
    • Capstone: Business plan presentation

Schedule

Dates and fees

13 upcoming dates in 8 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted. Every date can also be joined live online for £1,280.

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December 2026
21DEC 21 - 25 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext session
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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January 2027
18JAN 18 - 22 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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February 2027
15FEB 15 - 19 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Netherlands flag AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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March 2027
15MAR 15 - 19 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each
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April 2027
19APR 19 - 23 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Turkey flag IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
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May 2027
17MAY 17 - 21 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Austria flag ViennaAustria · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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June 2027
21JUN 21 - 25 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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July 2027
19JUL 19 - 23 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
South Africa flag Cape TownSouth Africa · Classroom
£2,840per delegate2+ people: £2,272 each
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August 2027
16AUG 16 - 20 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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September 2027
20SEP 20 - 24 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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October 2027
18OCT 18 - 22 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Netherlands flag AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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November 2027
15NOV 15 - 19 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each
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December 2027
20DEC 20 - 24 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Turkey flag IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
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Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Business Planning for Growth course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Business Planning for Growth course?

The next public date is 21 - 25 Dec 2026 in Frankfurt. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Frankfurt, Munich, Amsterdam, London, Istanbul, Vienna, Barcelona, Cape Town.

Can I take Business Planning for Growth online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,750 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

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