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HEADWAY executive certification programs focus on three professional domains:

 

• Management Accounting & Strategic Financial Performance

• Strategic Planning & Organizational Strategy Design

• Strategic Evaluation & Strategy Audit

 

Programs are delivered through structured executive sessions and are designed for professionals with established career experience seeking advanced capability development.

Our Programs

Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Program

The Certified Management Accountant (CMA) is an executive certification focused on management accounting and strategic performance.

 

The certification develops expertise in planning, performance management, financial analysis, and decision support within organizational environments.

 

The program aligns with professional standards defined by ICMA Australia.

Duration: 7‑day executive session.

Program Structure

Core areas include:

• Management accounting frameworks

• Strategic cost management

• Financial performance analysis

• Decision support systems

• Organizational performance measurement

Eligibility

  1. Participants typically hold:

  2. A degree in accounting, finance, or business

  3. Professional experience in accounting or finance roles 

  4. Admission requirements align with ICMA Australia certification standards.

Certification Process

  • Participants complete the executive learning session and follow the certification requirements established by ICMA Australia.

  • Assessment requirements and designation rights are governed by ICMA Australia.

Professional Outcomes

The CMA supports professional capability in:

 

• Management accounting

• Strategic financial analysis

• Organizational decision support

• Performance management

FAQ

What is the CMA certification focused on?
The CMA focuses on management accounting, strategic performance, and organizational decision support.
 
Who awards the CMA designation?
The designation is awarded by ICMA Australia.
 
Is professional experience required?
Yes. Professional experience forms part of the certification pathway.
 
Is CMA focused on financial auditing?
No. The CMA focuses on management accounting rather than statutory or external auditing.

CBS – CERTIFIED BUSINESS STRATEGIST

The Certified Business Strategist (CBS) certification develops structured capability in strategic analysis, competitive positioning, and organizational strategy design.

 

The program emphasizes practical frameworks supporting strategy formulation and execution.

 

CBS is delivered in partnership with AFMA.

Duration: 2‑day executive session.

Program Structure

Core areas include:

  1. Foundations of Strategic Planning

  2. External Strategic Analysis & Positioning

  3. Internal Capabilities, Processes & Knowledge

  4. Strategic Choice & Competitive Strategy Design

  5. Functional & Operational Alignment

  6. Strategy Execution & Performance Management

  7. Value Creation & Strategic Risk Management

Eligibility

Participants typically hold:

• A bachelor’s degree in any field

• A minimum of five years of professional experience

Certification Process

Participants complete one applied strategic assignment.


Candidates with more than 10 years of professional experience may be exempted from the assignment, subject to review.

FAQ

What is the objective of the CBS certification?

CBS develops capability in structured strategic analysis and organizational strategy design.

 

Who is the program designed for?

Managers, consultants, entrepreneurs, analysts, and professionals involved in organizational planning.

CSA – CERTIFIED STRATEGY AUDITOR

The Certified Strategy Auditor (CSA) is an executive certification focused on evaluating the coherence, alignment, and effectiveness of organizational strategy.

 

CSA develops structured approaches for assessing strategic architecture and execution alignment.

 

CSA represents an additional professional capability that auditors, governance professionals, compliance specialists, and oversight functions can integrate when evaluating organizational performance and strategic consistency.

 

CSA is distinct from statutory or financial statement auditing.

Duration: 3‑day executive session.

Program Structure

Core areas include:

• Strategy architecture evaluation

• External strategic positioning review

• Internal capability assessment

• Strategic alignment analysis

• Value creation and strategic risk evaluation

Eligibility

Participants typically hold:

  1. Completion of CBS curriculum

  2. A relevant academic degree

  3. A minimum of five years of professional experience in audit, evaluation, governance, compliance, or oversight functions

Certification Process

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.

FAQ

What is a Strategy Auditor?

A professional evaluating the coherence and effectiveness of organizational strategy.

 

Is CSA related to financial auditing?

No. CSA focuses on strategy evaluation rather than financial statement auditing.

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