Strategy Finishing School Reviews 

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.

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

The strategy finishing school is a library of invaluable content and a great reference for many of my day-to-day projects. Excellent investment!

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.

Very practical and useful for any advertising strategist. Especially thorough on comms planning.

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.

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.

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.

I had a great time joining the Strategy Finishing School first class. it gave me tools and insights to build better and stronger comms strategies. It was also cool to be among like minded people and exchange ideas. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who want to get better a comms strategy whether your work for an agency or in-house

A treasure trove of planning. Follow a full program, taking you from novice to fully armed. Or dip in and out with exercises on absolutely every aspect of comms planning. Mutiple myths busted, insightful case studies and more - all brought to life by Julian with energy and kindness. Worth every penny.

SFS is a never-ending source of inspiration and tools, that every strategist should draw fully from. Strategy, as a discipline within the creative industry, is too often misconceived or weakened by the inside due to lack of knowledge. Learning the basics, building up your method are also a way to give strategy the credit it deserves. We need to be serious about strategy if we want strategy to be taken seriously.

Great comprehensive course for all levels. The course will definitely load up your toolbox as a planner.

The Strategy Finishing School has been an incredibly useful resource in my day to day role as a Senior Strategic Planner. The modules run through really clear examples of breaking down individual components of brand strategy and I find myself referring back to the lessons when I'm on client work.

I have been a tremendous fan of Julian's since I came across his Communication Strategy Deck on Slideshare in 2014/15. When he started SFS, Sowmya and I both jumped at the chance to learn from the master. It has been invaluable and if we've become better strategists today, it is primarily because of Julian and SFS.

Until now Strategists have had to learn through apprenticeship (and needed to be lucky enough to land the job first), but thanks to Strategy Finishing School you can teach yourself step-by-step with this world class program. Julian and co make complex ideas simple and clearly illustrate every principle with worked examples and downloadable templates. This online resource is a treasure trove! Useful to people at every stage of their career.

Absolute game changer no matter your level. Huge variety of topics, strong mix of lessons, templates, case studies and more. Julian is incredibly generous with his time for members, and is continually adding more to the site.

If you are quite new to the agency world, enroll in Strategy Finishing School to master the industry lingo and fast track your progress.
If you are a seasoned agency folk, enroll in Strategy Finishing School to understand how your bosses think and learn from how your peers work.
Frameworks, vocabulary, tips, inspiration that you don't get or don't get enough in your day to day practice.
Bonus: a community of like-minded hundreds ready to offer feedback and support via Facebook

Strategy finishing school is wealth of resources and information to build your strategy capabilities. The quality of content goes beyond a lot of typical strategy resources and shows the dedication of the authors to furthering the discipline.