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Strategic Planning Courses

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.


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Popular Strategic Planning Courses and Certifications


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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Corporate Entrepreneurship: Innovating within Corporations

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Business Modeling, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Customer Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, Internal Auditing, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements, Business Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Business Planning, Corporate Accounting, Project Finance, Business Metrics, Finance

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    301 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Program Communications Management in ClickUp

    Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Diagram Design, Project Management Software, Communication Planning, Agile Methodology, Technical Communication, Stakeholder Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Preparing for DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Relational Databases, Databases, Analytics, Data Storage, Data Lakes, NoSQL, Data Warehousing, SQL, Test Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    142 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Evaluating User Interfaces

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, User Interface (UI), Usability, User Research, UI/UX Research, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Test Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    273 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    La Philanthropie : Comprendre et Agir

    Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Fundraising, Social Impact, Social Justice, Innovation, Tax, Corporate Sustainability, Program Evaluation, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Strategic Decision-Making, Governance, Psychology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    5G Network Architecture and Protocols

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Planning And Design, Network Infrastructure, Communication Systems, Telecommunications, Emerging Technologies

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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Capitals Coalition

    Valuing nature and people to inform business decision-making

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Risk Management, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Business Valuation, Sustainability Reporting, Stakeholder Analysis, Risk Analysis, Human Capital, Risk Management, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Business Communication

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon

    Generative AI in Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Generative AI, ChatGPT, AI Enablement, Strategic Decision-Making, Software Development Tools, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, User Interface (UI) Design, Debugging

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Cost Accounting: Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Operating Cost, Cost Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Product Assortment, Price Negotiation, Capacity Management, Decision Making, Forecasting, Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    131 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Financial Statements

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Business Metrics, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Cash Flows, Business Acumen

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Indian School of Business

    Design your own trading strategy – Culminating Project

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Data Collection, Financial Trading, Project Design, Portfolio Management, Market Analysis, Model Evaluation, Strategic Thinking, Investment Management, Financial Analysis, Performance Analysis, Equities

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    NIST CSF

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Stakeholder Communications, Continuous Improvement Process, Asset Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    152 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular strategic planning courses

  • Corporate Entrepreneurship: Innovating within Corporations: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Program Communications Management in ClickUp: Coursera
  • Preparing for DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals Exam: Microsoft
  • Evaluating User Interfaces: University of Minnesota
  • La Philanthropie : Comprendre et Agir: ESSEC Business School
  • 5G Network Architecture and Protocols: LearnQuest
  • Valuing nature and people to inform business decision-making: Capitals Coalition
  • Generative AI in Software Development: Amazon
  • Cost Accounting: Decision Making: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Financial Statements: Duke University

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