Strategic planning courses can help you learn goal setting, resource allocation, risk assessment, and performance measurement. You can build skills in SWOT analysis, scenario planning, and aligning organizational objectives with actionable strategies. Many courses introduce tools like Gantt charts, balanced scorecards, and project management software, which aid in visualizing timelines, tracking progress, and ensuring that strategic initiatives are effectively implemented.

Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Responsible AI, NIST 800-53, Information Technology, Regulatory Compliance, Auditing, Cybersecurity, Compliance Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Security Controls, Artificial Intelligence, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Risk Management, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Design Thinking, Brainstorming, Creativity, Customer experience improvement, New Product Development, Product Development, Service Design, Strategic Planning, Brand Management, Sustainable Business, Process Improvement, Business Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Teamwork, Design Thinking, Ideation, Planning, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, New Business Development, Creative Thinking, Decision Making, Open Mindset, Lean Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Web Design, Web Design and Development, WordPress, Web Language, HTML and CSS, Browser Compatibility, Web Content, Web Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Cross Platform Development, Content Management, Web Applications
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Project Management Software, Collaborative Software, Spreadsheet Software, Project Management, Productivity Software, Project Planning, Data Validation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Controls, Project Planning, Cost Estimation, Project Estimation, Milestones (Project Management), Project Management, Scheduling, Quality Management, Timelines, Budgeting, Work Breakdown Structure, Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Matrix Management, Dependency Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Decision Making, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, New Business Development, Risk Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Spreadsheet Software
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Team Management, Case Studies, Organizational Strategy, Growth Strategies, Leadership Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Human Resources Management and Planning, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Planning, Innovation, Business Intelligence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Case Studies, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Corporate Sustainability, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Environmental Management Systems, Investments, Financial Analysis, Sustainable Business, Governance, Performance Measurement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Computer Security, Linux Administration, Contingency Planning, Disaster Recovery, Authorization (Computing), Linux, Linux Servers, Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Business Continuity Planning, OSI Models, User Accounts, Group Policy, Security Management, Microsoft Servers, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Howard University
Skills you'll gain: Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Risk Management, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Project Closure, Stakeholder Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Supplier Management, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Performance Management, Vendor Management, Case Studies, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management, Risk Management, Vendor Contracts, Business Ethics, Quality Assessment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months