The Chief Operating Officer (COO) Leadership Development Training Course, delivered by Oxford Training Centre, offers a comprehensive and strategic learning experience tailored for senior-level executives responsible for the day-to-day performance and long-term direction of operations across large-scale organisations. Designed to meet the demands of contemporary executive roles, this course enables participants to build transformative leadership capabilities and enhance operational strategy execution with accountability, innovation, and clarity.
Chief Operating Officers are entrusted with the responsibility of aligning internal processes with strategic objectives, managing cross-functional operations, and fostering an environment of high performance across business units. This programme provides actionable insight into the competencies required to lead in a complex, rapidly changing corporate environment. From managing operational governance to ensuring strategic continuity, the training equips executives to oversee diverse functions while driving excellence in execution.
The course explores key dimensions of COO responsibilities including enterprise-level decision-making, resource optimisation, risk mitigation, executive communication, organisational leadership, and corporate governance. Participants will gain the skills necessary to lead transformational change, shape organisational structure, and ensure the implementation of performance-driven frameworks.
Structured within the broader scope of Administration and Secretary Training Courses, this senior-level programme supports the development of high-impact operational leadership, ensuring that Chief Operating Officers and similar executive professionals are well-prepared to lead businesses through disruption, growth, and operational integration. The course combines strategic visioning with operational discipline to support sustained organisational leadership.
Objectives
- Build executive leadership skills for managing operational performance
- Strengthen competencies in strategic planning and enterprise execution
- Develop governance frameworks that align operations with corporate strategy
- Apply high-level decision-making models for COO-level responsibilities
- Lead organisational transformation through structured change management
- Understand the COO’s role in innovation, risk management, and workforce planning
- Integrate financial, operational, and human capital oversight in leadership practices
- Improve communication and alignment across C-suite stakeholders
- Develop systems thinking for complex business operations
- Support talent development, succession planning, and organisational growth
Target Audience
- Chief Operating Officers seeking structured COO leadership training programme
- Deputy COOs and executives transitioning into senior operational roles
- Directors of operations managing cross-functional business units
- Senior leaders participating in executive training course for Chief Operating Officers
- Professionals preparing for COO succession planning and leadership training
- Operations executives involved in corporate governance and execution
- Executive team members responsible for strategic implementation
- High-level administrative professionals advancing to C-suite positions
- Professionals in need of training for strategic operations and executive management
- Participants interested in organisational leadership and COO performance training
How Will Attendees Benefit?
- Gain practical insight into executive leadership and organisational stewardship
- Enhance ability to align strategic intent with operational execution
- Strengthen leadership presence and influence across senior teams
- Improve decision-making capacity in high-pressure business environments
- Learn how to lead multi-level teams through transformational change
- Build frameworks for operational accountability and risk oversight
- Manage executive communication across stakeholders, boards, and departments
- Navigate performance metrics and business reporting systems
- Develop a leadership mindset grounded in sustainability and innovation
- Position yourself for future growth through high-level executive readiness
Course Content
Module 1: COO Roles, Responsibilities, and Strategic Context
- Core functions of the COO in enterprise leadership
- Differentiating COO duties from other executive roles
- Aligning operational activities with board-level strategy
Module 2: Executive Leadership and Decision-Making Models
- Leading with clarity in complex and dynamic environments
- Structured frameworks for strategic and tactical decisions
- Balancing innovation with operational discipline
Module 3: Corporate Governance and Operational Risk Oversight
- Integrating governance frameworks into business operations
- Identifying and mitigating risk at the enterprise level
- Ensuring compliance, transparency, and ethical accountability
Module 4: Strategic Operations and Organisational Planning
- Setting operational targets aligned with business strategy
- Resource allocation, performance forecasting, and scenario planning
- Cross-functional integration for end-to-end efficiency
Module 5: Performance Leadership and KPI Management
- Designing and implementing performance monitoring systems
- Interpreting KPIs to drive continuous improvement
- Leading performance reviews with functional leaders
Module 6: Talent Leadership and Succession Strategy
- Building leadership pipelines for critical roles
- Developing future leaders through coaching and mentorship
- Structuring talent retention and succession frameworks
Module 7: Communication and Alignment Across Executive Teams
- Leading executive meetings and strategic briefings
- Structuring upward and lateral communication channels
- Ensuring clarity of purpose across departments and business units
Module 8: Operational Transformation and Change Leadership
- Driving enterprise-level transformation initiatives
- Managing resistance and building momentum for change
- Aligning change outcomes with measurable business impact
Module 9: Executive Finance and Budget Governance
- Understanding financial statements and operational impact
- Managing capital allocation and operating expenses
- Leading budget development and cost efficiency measures
Module 10: Advanced Leadership Resilience and Strategic Agility
- Navigating disruption with strategic foresight
- Leading under uncertainty and crisis
- Building resilient systems and executive capacity for adaptability