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The only online Balanced Scorecard curriculum built by the creators of the Balanced Scorecard
Balanced Scorecard Training that Benefits Everyone
eLearning for Strategy Teams, Executive Leadership, Consultants, and up-and-coming Strategists
- Learn the skills you need to become a Balanced Scorecard pro
- Build and execute a winning strategy
- Align your organization and the people that make it all happen
- Accelerate your career!
Brought to you by ESM Software and the creators of the Balanced Scorecard management system, Dr. Robert S. Kaplan and Dr. David P. Norton.
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Why study the Balanced Scorecard with ESM?
With successes across industries, customers, and the globe ESM is the proven choice for all your strategy and training needs
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What do you get?
Courses, expertise, and hands-on strategy experience to confidently guide you on your Balanced Scorecard journey
Basic/Advanced Courses
Pick and choose individual Balanced Scorecard courses from our library or take entire basic or advanced course tracks
Practical Approach
Balanced Scorecard deep dives with in-line knowledge checks, exercises, case studies and videos that bring our training to life
Easy Platform
We provide a modern, easy to use platform that allows you to educate at your convenience
ESM Strategy Library
Access to 60+ white papers, check lists, best practices documents on all things strategy: from planning to execution and measurement
Kaplan/Norton BSC Certification
Earn Kaplan and Norton BSC certification for successful completion of lessons and end of course quizzes
Balanced Scorecard eLearning Tracks
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Frequently Asked Questions
What BSC courses should I take?
The course structure is flexible. The most common approach is to enroll into the Foundational Track, followed by the Advanced Course Track. These Tracks are made for individuals who will participate in the building of Balanced Scorecards and Strategy Maps and want to use the proven Kaplan/Norton step-by-step approach.
Alternatively, choose one course at a time based on you or your team's specific needs. While the Balanced Scorecard methodology contains several key steps that should be followed to be implemented correctly, specific topics are self-contained within each course and can be taken on an individual basis.
Alternatively, choose one course at a time based on you or your team's specific needs. While the Balanced Scorecard methodology contains several key steps that should be followed to be implemented correctly, specific topics are self-contained within each course and can be taken on an individual basis.
How detailed are the courses?
Each course covers deep dives into specific Balanced Scorecard elements and strategy processes. The courses will equip you to participate in and/or facilitate the Balanced Scorecard and Strategy Map creation and implementation.
There are 18 courses available in total each ranging from 40 minutes to 70 minutes to complete, based on course activities and your learning pace.
There are 18 courses available in total each ranging from 40 minutes to 70 minutes to complete, based on course activities and your learning pace.
Who will benefit from taking these courses?
Anyone who is looking to expand their strategy knowledge and help an organization create and report on strategy will benefit from these courses. The courses are designed to help those with little to no Balanced Scorecard experience as well as those who have implemented scorecards before, but need a refresher.
Typically consultants and Balanced Scorecard project team members will complete the Foundational and Advanced Course Tracks while Chief Strategy Officers and other Leadership Team members who need to understand the methodology will complete the Executive Course Track.
Typically consultants and Balanced Scorecard project team members will complete the Foundational and Advanced Course Tracks while Chief Strategy Officers and other Leadership Team members who need to understand the methodology will complete the Executive Course Track.
How long does each course take to complete?
The Balanced Scorecard Foundation courses (BSC 101 - BSC 111) take 45-60 minutes to complete, based on each individual student’s learning pace. The Balanced Scorecard Advanced courses (BSC 201 - BSC 207) take 75-90 minutes to complete.
Are there quizzes in each of the courses?
There are quizzes at the end of each course. In order to earn your certification, you will need to achieve a score of 80% or better on each of the courses in the applicable track. Course material can be reviewed at any time and you are able to retake quizzes to improve your score.
Can I get expert advice if I have questions?
Absolutely, ESM has expert staff who have been implementing Balanced Scorecards and Strategy Maps in organizations for over 20 years and are happy to answer your questions. We've learned many tips and tricks to successful Balanced Scorecard creation and implementation and are happy to share our guidance as you progress through the courses.
Please reach out to us at elearning@esmgrp.com.
Please reach out to us at elearning@esmgrp.com.
Are there volume discounts?
Yes, we are happy to offer volume discounts to organizations that want to have numerous people take the Balanced Scorecard training. It is common for the Balanced Scorecard Team and the Leadership Team to participate in the training.
Contact elearning@esmgrp.com to learn more about volume discounts.
Contact elearning@esmgrp.com to learn more about volume discounts.
Can I upload ESM's courses to my company's LMS?
Yes, organizations who manage their own learning management system can purchase an enterprise installed license version of our curriculum. ESM courses are SCORM compliant and are easily uploaded into company learning management systems.
Contact elearning@esmgrp.com to learn more about local installations.
Contact elearning@esmgrp.com to learn more about local installations.
How long will I have access to the courses?
Access is for 1 year from your date of purchase.
How do I get certified?
In order to earn the Balanced Scorecard Practitioner Certification, you will need to successfully complete Courses BSC 101 – BSC 111 with a score of 80% or higher on each of those courses.
In order to earn the Advanced Balanced Scorecard Practitioner Certification, you will need to complete ALL of the Courses in the Balanced Scorecard Foundations Track (BSC 101 – BSC 111) plus the additional Advanced Balanced Scorecard Courses (BSC 201-207).
In order to earn the Advanced Balanced Scorecard Practitioner Certification, you will need to complete ALL of the Courses in the Balanced Scorecard Foundations Track (BSC 101 – BSC 111) plus the additional Advanced Balanced Scorecard Courses (BSC 201-207).
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