ACCA Strategic Business Leader
Live online masterclasses
Our recorded lectures and study texts give you all the content you need to pass the exams.
But…
There’s nothing quite like being in a class live with a true expert in the SBL exam as they explain what it takes to pass, giving you their personal perspective from many years of experience.
Our masterclasses are not just more lectures. They are interactive and dynamic. You’ll undertake a variety of exercises designed to get you thinking about the pre-seen and the exam and analyse your own strengths and weaknesses so you come out with a checklist of points to work on.
You’ll also get to debate the exams with other students, hear how they’re finding the exams and be able to ask the experts your own questions live too.
Over three weekend sessions in the run-up to the exam, you will enhance your case study skills and learn more about what it takes for you to gain those crucial extra marks.
“The case study course was particularly invaluable with all of the analysis, mock exams with feedback and of course the live masterclasses. Majority of the content covered in the course came up in the actual exam so I felt I was well prepared.”
“As for the actual Masterclasses, I genuinely can’t recommend them highly enough. The tips on how to write your answers, the best way to structure your answer, creating a plan, etc…were all invaluable.”
Learn directly from the experts
Expert tutors with years of case study experience
Ask your own questions
Recorded so you can attend live or watch later
Eliminate the guesswork
Learn exactly what it takes to pass the SBL exam
Get an expert’s view on the pre-seen and the key takeaways
See our tutors’ approach to tackling the exam
Focus your study time
Condensed sessions to learn the maximum amount in the minimum time
Get our expert’s opinion on the top things to focus on
Masterclass 1 – Introducing the SBL exam (exclusive to our Premium Course)
This masterclass is your chance for an introduction or a reintroduction to the Strategic Business Leader exam and syllabus! Sitting the SBL exam can be an overwhelming experience, and our tutor aims to help you get started or restarted as smoothly as possible.
Masterclass 1 provides a solid grounding in what you need to know about the SBL exam, whether this is your first attempt at the exam or whether you are preparing to resit the exam. Not only will you have a chance to learn more about the challenge ahead, but you also have the opportunity to chat with one of Astranti’s expert tutors about any questions you have!
Here are some of the topics we’ll cover in Masterclass 1:
+ The exam structure
+ The syllabus A to H
+ Example content of an exam
+ Likely exam issues
Live on 01/02/2025
9:00-12:00 (UK)
Recording provided
Masterclass 2 – The keys to passing
In this masterclass, our experienced SBL tutor will take you through how to effectively answer an exam-style question. Whether you have completed practice exams and you feel confident of your ability to write gold-standard exam answers or you still feel unsure, this class can help you to polish your technique and maximise your marks in the upcoming exam.
Masterclass 2 will feature in-depth demonstration and discussion of practical exam technique. And, vitally, it will give you the opportunity to discuss and ask questions of a tutor about where you may have been going wrong and what you can do to improve.
Topics covered in Masterclass 2 include:
+ Keys to passing the SBL exam
+ Planning ‘live’
+ What makes an excellent script
+ Writing ‘try it out’
+ Time management
+ Planning your revision
Live on 22/02/2025
9:00-13:00 (UK)
Recording provided
Masterclass 3 – The revision masterclass
You have had some time to review the company you will be working for (or with) in your exam. This masterclass is your opportunity to hone your application of the pre-seen and tackle the lingering issues in your approach prior to the exam next week.
This class will also give you a chance to consider and discuss the feedback you have received from your practice exams and the marked mock exam. With this, you can ensure you get the most out of that feedback and can hit the ground running in your exam.
In Masterclass 3 we’ll cover:
+ Giving the examiners what they want
+ Using pre-learned paragraphs
+ Don’t forget the pre-seen!
+ 10 most likely issues
+ What do the markers say?
+ Time management
+ Mastering your writing style
+ Perfecting your plan
+ Getting ready for exam day!
Live on 01/03/2025
9:00-13:00 (UK)
Recording provided
More about our masterclasses
Attending the Masterclasses:
You can attend our live masterclasses from anywhere in the world with a reliable internet connection, with the classes taking place between 9:00 and 13:00 UK time (9:00 to 12:00 for Masterclass 1).
When you sign up, you will receive an email with full details for attending the day before the event.
If you cannot attend or wish to re-watch the class, a full recording of each masterclass will be available shortly after the live class has ended.
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Meet your SBL masterclass tutor – Sandy Hood: Sandy has over 25 years of experience in the world of accountancy tuition and has hosted over 50 Astranti masterclasses! He has also worked as an Astranti mock exam marker, and runs his own classroom courses in the South of England. |
Meet your SBL masterclass tutor – Sandy Hood:
Sandy has over 25 years of experience in the world of accountancy tuition and has hosted over 50 Astranti masterclasses! He has also worked as an Astranti mock exam marker, and runs his own classroom courses in the South of England.
What our students have to say…
Please see our testimonials page for our latest student reviews. Here are a couple of examples:
“Thanks so much Astranti for thoroughly preparing me for the CIMA SCS. From the superb masterclasses to the excellent preparation on how to develop the proper writing style the examiner wants to see. I have used Astranti for all 3 case studies and passed each first time. I will always recommend Astranti to other CIMA students at my place of work. Thanks again and keep doing what you do!”
“I have utilised Astranti for both the operational and management case study exams for CIMA. The amount of content provided by Astranti is quite easily the best in the market for the course. The masterclasses allow you to communicate with other students in a virtual classroom environment, which aids learning.”
Book your place on the masterclasses
ACCA SBL Masterclass 1
LIVE on 1st February
(Exclusive to Premium Course)
ACCA SBL Masterclass 2
LIVE on 22nd February
(Recording included)
£150
ACCA SBL Masterclass 3
LIVE on 1st March
(Recording included)
£150
ACCA SBL Masterclasses 2 & 3
22nd February | 1st March
(Recordings included)
£250
Our Masterclasses are also part of our ACCA SBL Premium Course.
Head to the course page to see what else our courses have to offer.
Note: You can attend our masterclasses from anywhere in the world with a reliable internet connection, with the classes taking place between 9:00 and 13:00 UK time (9:00 to 12:00 for Masterclass 1). When you sign up you will receive an email with full details for attending the day before the event. If you cannot attend or wish to re-watch the class, the full recording will be available shortly after the end of the live class.