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.

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Personal protective equipment, Electrical Substation, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Environmental Regulations, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Petroleum Industry, Oil and Gas, Safety Training, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Safety Standards, Workforce Planning, Workforce Development, Billing, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Business Management, Organizational Strategy, Governance, Drive Engagement, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Planning, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning, Planning, Driving engagement, Business Strategies, Performing Arts, Growth Strategies, Customer Engagement, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Requirements Analysis, White-Box Testing, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Unified Modeling Language, Software Development Life Cycle, Configuration Management, Software Quality Assurance, Debugging, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Object Oriented Design, Functional Requirement, Data Modeling, Systems Design, Project Management, Project Planning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Network Analysis, Laboratory Reports, Molecular Biology, Research Reports, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, R (Software), Correlation Analysis, Informatics, Data Visualization Software, Biotechnology, Scientific Visualization, Network Model, Data Analysis Software, Data Synthesis, Life Sciences, Data Analysis, Microbiology, Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management, Business Process Automation, Generative AI, Business Strategy, Automation, Data Strategy, Process Improvement, Large Language Modeling, Process Improvement and Optimization, Data Ethics, Process Optimization, Operational Efficiency, Customer Service, User Experience, Marketing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Compensation Analysis, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Employee Retention, People Analytics, Training and Development, Compensation Management, Recruitment, Excel Macros, Spreadsheet Software, Talent Recruitment, Payroll, Employee Training, Data Visualization, Payroll Processing, Training Programs, Human Resource Strategy, Workforce Planning, Human Resource Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

HRCI
Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, Full Cycle Recruitment, Job Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Recruitment Strategies, Employee Onboarding, Negotiation, Employee Retention, Talent Sourcing, Human Resources, New Hire Orientations, Interviewing Skills, Forecasting, Labor Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Project Coordination, Earned Value Management, Cost Estimation, Budget Management, Project Planning, Budgeting, Project Scoping, Project Schedules, Risk Mitigation, Project Performance, Risk Management, Team Building, Risk Analysis, Team Management, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Content Performance Analysis, Dashboard Creation, Data-Driven Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Analytics, Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Campaign Management, Performance Reporting, Performance Analysis, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Email Security, Market Data, Market Analysis, Market Intelligence, Strategic Marketing, Search Engine Optimization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, AI Enablement, ChatGPT, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Plan Execution, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, AI Product Strategy, Market Research, Business Leadership, Trend Analysis, OpenAI, AI literacy, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Team Management, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Human Resources Management and Planning, Job Analysis, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Engagement, New Hire Orientations, People Analytics, Talent Sourcing, Interviewing Skills, Diversity and Inclusion
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks