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.

Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, DevOps, CI/CD, Application Deployment, Data Persistence, YAML, Virtual Networking, Software Installation, Network Planning And Design, Command-Line Interface, System Requirements
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Meeting Facilitation, Accounting, Budgeting, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Strategic Leadership, Prioritization, Financial Planning, Time Management, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Skills, Asset Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Business Metrics, Culture, Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Finance
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Expectation Management, Project Estimation, Conflict Management, Resource Management, Team Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Project Planning, Change Orders, Work Breakdown Structure, Team Management, Agile Methodology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, Environmental Science, Supply Management, Social Impact, Environmental Policy, Business Analysis, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement, Policy Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Diagnostic Radiology, Molecular Biology, Clinical Trials, Radiation Therapy, Cell Biology, Treatment Planning, Pathology, Epidemiology, Biology, Risk Analysis, Surgery
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Airbus Beyond
Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Supply Chain, Environmental Regulations, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Logistics Management, Environmental Monitoring, Logistics, Environmental Policy, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Institute for the Future
Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Systems Thinking, Responsible AI, Strategic Thinking, Brainstorming, Game Theory, Creative Thinking, Dealing With Ambiguity, Collaboration, Interviewing Skills, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empathy, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, IT Service Management, Problem Management, Return On Investment, IT Management, Business Risk Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, NIST 800-53, Test Planning, Communication Planning, Continuous Improvement Process, Stakeholder Communications, Simulations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Network Planning And Design, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Virtual Networking, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Network Administration, Network Performance Management, Google Cloud Platform, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, General Networking, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Support, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Kubernetes, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, AI Enablement, AI Orchestration, AI Product Strategy, Workflow Management, Prompt Engineering Tools, Multimodal Prompts, OpenAI, Agentic systems, AI Personalization, Strategic Decision-Making, Thought Leadership, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Business Strategy
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Excel Formulas, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process Modeling, User Story, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Management, Data Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Requirements Analysis, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Elicitation, Quality Management, Diagram Design, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Visio, Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Business Analysis, Data Analysis
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Institute for the Future
Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Strategic Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Thinking, Simulations, Creativity, Virtual Reality, Empathy, Strategic Planning, Personal Development, Innovation, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks