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 Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Plant Operations and Management, Planning, Land Management, Design, Adaptability, Water Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Project Estimation, Database Development, Database Design, Scheduling, Oracle Databases, Stakeholder Engagement, Oracle SQL Developer, Scope Management, Relational Databases, Team Management, Cost Estimation, Database Application, SQL, Agile Project Management, Estimation, Project Planning, Software Engineering, Risk Management, Functional Requirement
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Job Analysis, Adaptability, Professional Development, Dealing With Ambiguity, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Branding, Gap Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Self-Awareness, Dashboard, Portfolio Management, Goal Setting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Engineering Management, Project Risk Management, Scheduling, Quality Management, Engineering Practices, Project Controls, Risk Management, Project Planning, Project Implementation, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Cost Management, Quality Monitoring, Project Management, Risk Mitigation, Quality Management Systems, Quality Assurance, Budget Management, Purchasing
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Philanthropy, Grant Writing, Grant Applications, Strategic Partnership, Relationship Building, Campaign Management, Driving engagement, Campaign Planning, Diversity and Inclusion, Communication Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Diversity Awareness, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Events and Conferences, Event Planning, Event Management, Communication Strategies, Business Writing, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Planning, Oral Expression, Writing, Proposal Development, Oral Comprehension, Decision Making, Language Competency, Customer Complaint Resolution, Vocabulary
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Engagement, Employee Retention, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Programs, Human Resource Policies, Organizational Change, Business Ethics, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Employee Relations, Drive Engagement, Intercultural Competence, Human Relations Movement, Cultural Diversity, Employee Surveys, Labor Relations, Change Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Project Planning, Waterfall Methodology, Timelines, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Communication Planning, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Scoping, Sprint Planning, Stakeholder Communications, Project Estimation, Stakeholder Management, Scope Management, AI Enablement, Risk Management, Resource Management, Dependency Analysis
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Team Building, Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Organizational Strategy, People Development, Strategic Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Planning, Strategic Thinking, Initiative and Leadership, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Leadership, Growth Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Workforce Management, Human Resource Strategy, Medical Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Workforce Development, Community Health, Human Capital, Performance Measurement, Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Talent Management, Employee Surveys, Interviewing Skills, Needs Assessment, Employee Performance Management, Demand Planning, Forecasting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Event Marketing, Event Planning, Logistics Management, Hospitality, Logistics, Hospitality Management, Planning, Budget Management, Operations Management, Coordinating, Budgeting, Vendor Management, Coordination, Plan Execution
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Attacks, Strategic Thinking, Risk Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Plan Execution, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Strategic Marketing, Campaign Management, Resilience, Campaign Planning, Coordination
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks