Accreditation Partners and Associations:

• This course is accredited by the globally renowned CPD Certification Service. Accredited CPD Course means the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development Standards and Benchmarks. The learning value of this course has been scrutinized to ensure integrity and quality. This course has been recognized and granted independent CPD Accreditation compatible with the global CPD requirements.
• AIGPE™ is the Authorized Training Partner (ATP) of the Project Management Institute (PMI®). The PMI® Authorized Training Partner seal is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc
• AIGPE™ is also recognized as a “provider of choice” by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). You can receive official and pre-approved PDCs for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP credential.
• Pre-approved PDUs, CPDs, CEUs & PDCs are enabled for this certification course.

Who is this for?

• Learners who want to develop a deep understanding of strategic planning and analysis in the context of organizational success
• Beginners in Project Management
• Entrepreneurs who want to learn how to create and execute effective business plans
• Students pursuing a degree in business management, marketing, or a related field
• Managers and executives who want to improve their ability to make data-driven decisions and strategic thinking
• Six Sigma professionals who work closely with senior management and business processes to drive improvements
• Consultants who want to offer strategic planning and analysis services to their clients
• Marketing professionals who want to identify opportunities and threats in the market and develop effective marketing strategies
• Non-profit leaders who want to identify and address potential challenges and opportunities in their organizations
• Small business owners who want to assess their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to create a sustainable and profitable business
• Individuals who want to develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills to apply to various personal or professional scenarios
• Anyone interested in gaining a comprehensive understanding of SWOT Analysis and how it can be applied in a variety of real-world scenarios

The Role of a SWOT Analysis Specialist

The AIGPE™ Certified SWOT Analysis Specialist is a seasoned professional with a profound mastery of the SWOT Analysis framework and its applications. This specialist excels in harnessing essential SWOT Analysis tools, techniques, and best practices to facilitate informed decision-making and strategic planning as defined by the AIGPE™ SWOT Analysis Body of Knowledge. With the ability to systematically identify an organization’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, they craft comprehensive strategic plans aligned with organizational goals. Proficient in the 8-Step SWOT Analysis process and the TOWS Matrix, this specialist creatively addresses complex business challenges and drives innovation. They critically evaluate SWOT Analysis limitations, optimize resource allocation, and monitor performance to contribute significantly to an organization’s strategic success while effectively communicating with stakeholders and team members to keep strategies on course.

Course Details

The AIGPE™ SWOT Analysis Specialist Certification Course consists of:

1. Course Duration: 4.5+ hours On-Demand Video
2. Number of Lectures: 90+
3. Activities: Yes
4. Downloadable Resources: 100+
5. Certification Exam: Yes
6. Program Certification: Yes

Certification Exam Requirements

To achieve the professional designation of a Certified SWOT Analysis Specialist from the Advanced Innovation Group Pro Excellence, you must:

1. Have completed AIGPE’s SWOT Analysis Specialist Masterclass Training to 100%
2. Sit for AIGPE’s SWOT Analysis Specialist Certification Exam and achieve a minimum score of 60%

There is no other prerequisite to achieving your SWOT Analysis Specialist Certification.

Preparation

Those who wish to apply for the certification exam must complete the relevant AIGPE™ SWOT Analysis Specialist Masterclass Training to 100%. In training, you are provided several activities, downloadable content, and practice questions. Completing these resources will help you determine if you are ready to sit for the official Certification Exam.

Certification Exam

The AIGPE™ SWOT Analysis Specialist Certification Exam is an online exam. It consists of 30 multiple-choice questions. Each question carries 1 point. There is no negative marking for any incorrect answers. The minimum percentage required to pass the exam is 60%. That means you need to correctly answer at least 18 out of 30 questions to pass the exam. It is an open book exam. And there is no time limit for the exam. The certification exam link is available in one of the final lectures of the course material.

Although there is no time limit, it is mandatory to complete the exam in one-seating. That is, your exam responses will get stored in our exam servers only after hitting the Submit button after the last question. If you X out of the exam window in between the exam OR your internet connection gets troubled, you may be required to start over the complete exam from the beginning.

Mandatory Requirement: Uploading the Course Completion Certificate in the Certification Exam Form

Professionals who wish to apply for the AIGPE™ Certification Exam must complete the outlined AIGPE™ course(s) to 100%. After completing the training course(s), you will receive a Course Completion Certificate with a unique Certificate ID. This Course Completion Certificate is automatically issued by the platform where you take the relevant AIGPE™ course. If you are NOT issued the course completion certificate, please get in touch with the customer service team of the relevant platform, and they will have the certificate issued to you. 

You must keep this course completion certificate handy before you start the certification exam. You are required to upload this Course Completion Certificate in the online Certification Exam form. Before you upload this certificate in the exam form, please ensure that:

•  Your course certificate of completion has your correct name displayed
• The certificate belongs to the correct course.
• The Certificate ID is clearly visible.

The Certification Exam Form Verification Process will halt if you upload an incorrect course completion certificate.

Certification Exam Cost

When you take the AIGPE™ provided Video Training Course either using our online learning platform (https://elearn.aigproexcellence.com) or through any of our authorized training platform partners such as Udemy:

1. The First Two Attempts of the AIGPE™ Certification Exam are FREE
2. If you are unable to pass in the first two attempts, each subsequent exam attempt will cost USD 19.99

Purchase AIGPE’s SWOT Analysis Specialist Certification Training Course on Udemy (link provided below). 

Please note that if you fail on the first attempt, you can take the second attempt only after one week. For example, if you first attempted the certification exam on August 22nd and failed it. You can apply for the second attempt only after seven days, i.e., after August 29th.

Professionals who apply for the AIGPE™ Certification Exams are expected and required to follow all the standards, policies, and procedures outlined by AIGPE™.

Certification:

Upon successfully completing the SWOT Analysis Specialist Training Course and passing the Certification Exam, you will receive the SWOT Analysis Specialist Certification issued by the Advanced Innovation Group Pro Excellence, a Global independent Certification Accreditation in the Lean Six Sigma Industry. 

As a Certified SWOT Analysis Specialist, you will be issued:  

• A Certificate (PDF) which includes a Certification Number
• Your name is added to the Official AIGPE™ Certification Records
• You are granted the right to use the AIGPE™ Certification Credentials (in accordance with the AIGPE™ Certification Credentials Use Policy). AIGPE™ Certification Credentials can be used as a professional designation in your personal branding material such as resumes, business cards, email signatures, personal website, social media sites or public profiles such as LinkedIn, Job Portals, etc.

The SWOT Analysis Specialist Certification kit is emailed to you in 4 weeks after completing your Certification exam. Please note: AIGPE™ issues only electronic copies of certification. We do not issue a physical copy.

If you have any questions, you can email us at [email protected].