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Finance & Accounting

Pricing Strategy and Profitability Management

Pricing is one of the most powerful levers of profitability, yet it is often set by habit or competitor matching. This course covers value-based pricing, cost and competitor considerations, price segmentation, discount management, price increases and pricing analytics. Participants analyse pricing data, identify margin leakage and design pricing strategies that capture value.

5 days Classroom or live online English
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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

A small improvement in price realisation can have a larger effect on profit than significant volume growth. This course gives you the frameworks and analytical tools to set and manage prices more effectively.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

  • Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
  • Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
  • Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.
Course methodology

How you will learn.

Learning combines pricing frameworks, price waterfall analysis, elasticity exercises, case studies and pricing strategy workshops.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain how pricing affects profitability
  • Apply value-based, cost-based and competition-based pricing
  • Segment customers and design price structures
  • Identify margin leakage through price waterfall analysis
  • Plan and implement price increases
  • Use analytics to monitor pricing performance
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • Finance and commercial managers
  • Pricing analysts
  • Sales and marketing managers
  • Product managers
  • General managers
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • Value-based pricing
  • Price segmentation
  • Price waterfall analysis
  • Discount governance
  • Price change management
  • Pricing analytics
Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Pricing and Profit

  1. 09:00–09:54The economics of pricing
  2. 09:54–10:48Pricing objectives
  3. 10:48–11:00Price, volume and margin trade-offs
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Price, volume and margin trade-offs (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Pricing maturity
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Price sensitivity of profit

Day 2Pricing Approaches

  1. 09:00–09:54Cost-plus and its limitations
  2. 09:54–10:48Competitor-based pricing
  3. 10:48–11:00Value-based pricing
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Value-based pricing (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Customer willingness to pay
  7. 13:06–14:00Workshop: Value mapping

Day 3Price Structures and Segmentation

  1. 09:00–09:54Segment-based pricing
  2. 09:54–10:48Bundling and tiered offers
  3. 10:48–11:00Subscription and usage pricing
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Subscription and usage pricing (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Channel pricing
  7. 13:06–14:00Case study: Redesigning a price structure

Day 4Margin Leakage and Discounts

  1. 09:00–09:54Price waterfall analysis
  2. 09:54–10:48Discount policies and approval
  3. 10:48–11:00Deal pricing guidance
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Deal pricing guidance (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Sales incentives
  7. 13:06–14:00Lab: Price waterfall exercise

Day 5Implementing Pricing Strategy

  1. 09:00–09:54Price increases and communication
  2. 09:54–10:48Pricing governance
  3. 10:48–11:00Analytics and dashboards
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Analytics and dashboards (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Organisation and capabilities
  7. 13:06–14:00Capstone: Pricing strategy plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

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Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Istanbul 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
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£1,250.-Register
Rome 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
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£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
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£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
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£1,250.-Register
Singapore 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
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£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
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London 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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Dubai 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
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£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
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Frankfurt 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
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Kuala Lumpur 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
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Vienna 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
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Paris 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
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Istanbul 8 Mar - 12 Mar 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 8 Mar - 12 Mar 2027
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Amsterdam 22 Mar - 26 Mar 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 22 Mar - 26 Mar 2027
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Rome 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
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Singapore 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
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London 26 Apr - 30 Apr 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 26 Apr - 30 Apr 2027
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Dubai 10 May - 14 May 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 10 May - 14 May 2027
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Frankfurt 24 May - 28 May 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 24 May - 28 May 2027
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Barcelona 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
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Kuala Lumpur 14 Jun - 18 Jun 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 14 Jun - 18 Jun 2027
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Paris 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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Istanbul 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
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Amsterdam 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
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Singapore 9 Aug - 13 Aug 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 9 Aug - 13 Aug 2027
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Cape Town 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
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£1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
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London 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
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Dubai 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
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£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
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Frankfurt 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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Cape Town 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
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Kuala Lumpur 11 Oct - 15 Oct 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 11 Oct - 15 Oct 2027
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Paris 25 Oct - 29 Oct 2027
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£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 25 Oct - 29 Oct 2027
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Istanbul 8 Nov - 12 Nov 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 8 Nov - 12 Nov 2027
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Amsterdam 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
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Singapore 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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London 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

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