Class of 2026 – 2027

Professional Diploma in Performance Management and Strategic Planning

A high professional program aimed at equipping trainees with the necessary knowledge and skills in institutional performance management and strategic and operational planning, by providing them with practical experiences in designing key performance indicators, analyzing gaps, managing job performance, and leading institutional change. The program is offered remotely in accordance with the standards of the National Center for E-Learning, and relies on practical and interactive activities that reflect modern practices in the field of performance management and strategy.

Study starts

Study ends

Credit hours to graduate

30

Overview

Program Duration: One year
Field: Business Administration – Specialization in Strategic Planning and Performance Management
Subfield: Performance Management and Strategic Planning

Program Delivery Mode:
40% Instructor-led
60% Self-paced learning

Delivery Method: Remote – via professional communication platforms (Teams, Zoom)
Assessment Method: Remote – through the learning management system

Number of Levels: One level
Number of Courses: 6 courses (3 courses per semester)

Graduation class
2026 – 2027
Credit hours to graduate
30
Semesters
2
Courses
3
Of them elective
3
Certificate awarded
Almaarefa University Graduation Certificate
Signed by
Almaarefa University

Accreditation

National eLearning Center

Accreditation number
2001187602985073
Accredited hours
30
Granted on

Faculty

بندر الشهري

د.سلطان العريفي

Objectives, outcomes and skills

Objectives


  1. Objectives:

    • Enable trainees to understand the foundations and concepts of institutional performance management.

    • Equip trainees with skills to design and implement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

    • Develop capabilities in gap analysis and proposing solutions to improve performance.

    • Prepare personnel to develop and implement strategic and operational plans.

    • Provide skills to evaluate and improve functional performance and link it to institutional performance.

    • Prepare leaders capable of managing institutional performance and organizational change.


    Learning Outcomes:

    • The trainee describes the concepts of institutional performance management, strategic planning, and performance measurement tools.

    • The trainee applies gap analysis tools, designs KPIs, and develops strategic and operational plans.

    • The trainee integrates institutional and functional performance in a practical environment and leads performance improvement and change management initiatives.


    Skills:

    • Designing and developing performance indicators.

    • Strategic and operational planning.

    • Data and performance analysis.

    • Functional performance management.

    • Institutional change management.

    • Leadership and decision-making skills.

Course contents

The semester plan

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  • 5 credit hours
  • Gap analysis and performance improvement 5 credit hours
  • Strategic and operational planning 5 credit hours

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  • Gap analysis and performance improvement 5 credit hours
  • Strategic and operational planning 5 credit hours

Payment options

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Paid once when you register, and never refunded. It is not part of the diploma price.

115.00

Registration fee

Paid after you have booked your seat

The whole diploma

Price 4,700.00

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Ways to pay over time

8 instalments

8 instalments

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Ways to pay over time

2-month installment

2 instalments

The plan is chosen in the basket, before anything is paid.

Ways to pay over time

2 instalments

2 instalments

The plan is chosen in the basket, before anything is paid.

The whole diploma

4,700.00
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