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 of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Project Implementation, Waterfall Methodology, Earned Value Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Controls, Agile Project Management, Project Management, Scope Management, Agile Methodology, Sprint Planning, Team Leadership, Project Schedules, Project Planning, Cost Management, Timelines, Scheduling, Stakeholder Communications, Resource Management
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Salesforce
Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Productivity, Growth Mindedness, Sales Development, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Professionalism, Collaboration, Personal Development, Teamwork, Sales, Performance Metric, Constructive Feedback, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Accountability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Art History, Liberal Arts, Lesson Planning, Aesthetics, Social Studies, Teaching, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Cultural Diversity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Cash Flows, Financial Acumen, Business Valuation, Business Acumen, Cost Control, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Business Metrics, Growth Strategies, Business Strategy, Operational Efficiency, Expectation Management, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Performance Analysis, Microsoft Excel
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Grant Applications, Proposal Writing, Clinical Research Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Planning, Research Design, Growth Mindedness, Science and Research, Budgeting, Resilience, Constructive Feedback, Mentorship, Goal Setting, Collaboration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Engineering Management, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Performance, Project Risk Management, Cost Management, Portfolio Management, Project Estimation, Timelines, Stakeholder Management, Case Studies, Forecasting, Research, Presentations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Mediation, Negotiation, Conflict Management, Diplomacy, Leadership, Policy Analysis, Leadership Development, Social Justice, Business Ethics, Organizational Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Public Policies, Strategic Leadership, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Administration, Governance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Customer Analysis, Probability Distribution, Customer Demand Planning, Marketing Analytics, Forecasting, Consumer Behaviour, Descriptive Statistics, Social Media Marketing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability, Statistical Analysis, Target Market, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media, Model Evaluation, Business Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Marketing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Università Bocconi
Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Product Knowledge, Customer experience strategy (CX), Hospitality, Operational Excellence, Business Management, Global Marketing, Professional Networking, Consumer Behaviour, Thought Leadership, Product Management, Business Strategy, Growth Strategies, Brand Management, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Marketing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Complex Problem Solving, Organizational Change, Social Sciences, Organizational Strategy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Systems Thinking, International Relations, Strategic Decision-Making, Education and Training, Global Marketing, Decision Making, Analysis, Psychology, digital literacy, Digital Transformation, Innovation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Professional Development, Virtual Teams, Cultural Diversity, Professional Networking, Team Building, Lifelong Learning, Innovation, Decision Making, Employee Onboarding, Time Management, Learning Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Change Management, Branding
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Planning, Productivity, Organizational Skills, Prioritization, Scheduling, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Professional Development, Strong Work Ethic, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks