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The Strategy Finishing School was founded by veteran strategy consultant Julian Cole with the goal of assisting strategy misfits struggling with impostor syndrome to break into strategy.Whether you are a freelancer or work for an agency, this is the ideal environment to develop into a well-rounded, confident strategy leader.SFS offers lifetime access to over 80 video lessons (updated frequently); It's a home for Julian's strategy tips and secrets, which you can freely apply in your career. One of the best things about the Strategy Finishing School is the community.It’s a safe place where you can learn from other strategists. We often share decks and get feedback on our work. If you’re looking for a community of smart strategists that can help bring you up, join the School!
Strategy Finishing School (strategyfinishingschool.com) has 90 customer reviews on The Fair Hearing, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5.
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Good content. Need to be updated at lightning speeds to match up with pace of business. Now need more digital marketing tools like SEO, Performance Marketing, Content Marketing, Complex Consumer Journey Mapping, Annual Social Media Plan templates, Pitch presentation templates- I can go on and on. Also need the copies of the presentations in ppt or pdf form that are discussed in webinars.
By Tathagata C.
Giving a solid foundation in a segment where the expectations are high, and confidence could easily be blown away. Helps to focus your work to find your workflow and framework - to improve yourself. 100% recommendation
By Gergely T.
The strategy finishing school is a library of invaluable content and a great reference for many of my day-to-day projects. Excellent investment!
By Dulce María A.
I took this course as a Junior Strategist and found it so helpful. Julian will give you the training on strategy that most agencies won’t. Would highly recommend for those who are interested.
By Berk
Very practical and useful for any advertising strategist. Especially thorough on comms planning.
By Robbert H.
Julian Cole understands startegy back to front. He also has a knack for explaining what you really need to know, as opposed to text book theory.
By TJ
Every lesson of Strategy Finishing School I've watched so far is the most informative, entertaining, educational, and concise piece of material on a subject. I like straightforward explanations and case studies, and that there are lessons that cover all my tasks as a senior strategist. I use the platform in two modes: I started watching lessons from the beginning, from Strategy Fundamentals to Management and Selling Strategy, but I also log in and watch specific videos as an inspiration when working on a project.
By Darya
The Strategy Finishing School is a great resource! While many agencies like to advertise their "proprietary techniques and tools," the only thing truly proprietary for a strategist is the ability to think for oneself. Being able to dive into a well of inspiration on demand, and refresh oneself on the fundamentals at the same time, is extremely valuable in a world where everything moves so quickly. The curriculum Julian has compiled also serves as a valuable tool for training and preparing the next generation at the agency.
By Nick S.
