Planning courses can help you learn project scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, and strategic goal setting. You can build skills in creating timelines, managing budgets, and assessing project feasibility. Many courses introduce tools like Gantt charts, Kanban boards, and project management software, which help you visualize progress and streamline workflows. You'll also explore methods for effective communication and collaboration, ensuring that all team members are aligned and informed throughout the planning process.

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Contingency Planning, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity Planning, Enterprise Application Management, Security Management, IT Management, System Monitoring, System Implementation, Cyber Security Policies, Enterprise Security, Compliance Auditing, Security Strategy, Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Governance, Security Controls, Organizational Strategy, Patch Management, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Calculations, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Civil Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Construction, Conceptual Design, Finite Element Methods, Hydraulics, Materials science, Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Program Management, Project Design, Process Management, Business Process, Timelines, Process Flow Diagrams, Agile Methodology, Project Management Software, Project Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Business Planning, Resource Management, Business Acumen, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Financial Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Change, Team Leadership, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Budgeting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Organizational Development, Change Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Strategy, Quality Management, Benchmarking, Leadership and Management, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Return On Investment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Resource Planning, Project Planning, Project Management Software, Capacity Planning, Workflow Management, Business Process Modeling, Agile Methodology, Strategic Planning
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Training, Human Resource Strategy, Strategic Planning, Employee Retention, Diversity and Inclusion, Human Resources, Workplace inclusivity, Recruitment Strategies, Workforce Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Talent Acquisition, Organizational Change
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Waterfall Methodology, Project Planning, Kanban Principles, Timelines, Sprint Planning, Scheduling, Project Management, Project Scoping, Project Management Life Cycle, Scope Management, Resource Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Control Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Virtual Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Data Structures, Linear Algebra
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Communication Planning, Project Documentation, Project Management Software, Process Flow Diagrams, Program Development, Agile Methodology, Communication Strategies
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Kanban Principles, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Lean Methodologies, Risk Management, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Team Building, Workflow Management, Backlogs, Project Planning, Performance Metric, Team Performance Management, Release Management, Scrum (Software Development), Process Development, Continuous Improvement Process, Continuous Integration, Stakeholder Engagement
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Project Planning, Project Management Software, Innovation, Budget Management, Financial Planning, Process Flow Diagrams, Agile Methodology, Strategic Planning
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours