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Strategy Execution January 2026 Calendar


To earn the Certificate of Completion in Strategy Execution, all modules and assignments must be completed by 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (UTC 17:00) on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. All modules open upon completion of the previous module. To help you stay on track, we recommend completing each module according to the following schedule, spending approximately 3-11 hours on each module.


Enrolled participants will retain access to the course until May 17, 2026. Note: Each week is separated by an empty row.

Module / Assignment Status Date
Strategy Execution Course Begins Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Module 1: Managing the Tensions of Strategy Execution Due (Recommended) Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Module 2: Aligning Job Design to Strategy Due (Recommended) Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Module 3: Energizing Employees to Execute Strategy Due (Recommended) Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Module 4, Part 1: Measuring and Monitoring Performance Due (Recommended) Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Module 4, Part 2: Measuring and Monitoring Performance Due (Recommended) Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Module 5: Identifying and Managing Risks Due (Recommended) Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Module 6, Part 1: Balancing Innovation and Control Due (Recommended) Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Module 6, Part 2: Balancing Innovation and Control Due (Required at 1:00 p.m. ET) Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Course Capstone Due (Required at 1:00 p.m. ET) Wednesday, March 18, 2026

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