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.

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Project Finance, Return On Investment, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Cash Flows, Project Risk Management, Feasibility Studies, Risk Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Credit Risk, Stakeholder Communications, Operational Risk, Proposal Development, Risk Analysis, Business Strategies, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Finance, Financial Modeling, Return On Investment, Investment Management, Capital Budgeting, Cash Management, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Cash Flow Forecasting, Working Capital, Performance Measurement, Risk Analysis
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Responsible AI, Presentations, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Data Presentation, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Data Storytelling, Predictive Modeling, Email Automation, Data Visualization Software, Data Synthesis, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Word, Excel Formulas, Collaborative Software, Microsoft 365, Data Analysis
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Business Reporting, Data Storytelling, Compliance Reporting, Data Visualization, Performance Reporting, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Regulations, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Communication, Business Ethics, Regulatory Requirements, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Finance, Investments
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Student-Centred Learning, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Needs Assessment, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Planning, Empathy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Mobile Development, Google Sheets, Application Development, Application Design, Application Deployment, Data Structures, User Accounts, Personalized Service, User Feedback, Web Development, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Market Research, Target Audience, Target Market, Dashboard, Return On Investment, Value Propositions, Smart Goals, Business Strategy, Cross-Channel Marketing, Concision, Variance Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Data Collection, Strategic Decision-Making
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Empathy, Compassion, Leadership Development, Culture Transformation, People Development, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Leadership, Relationship Building, Change Management, Neurology, Stress Management, Physiology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Project Closure, Stakeholder Management, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Project Risk Management, Project Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Performance, Scheduling, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Risk Mitigation, Project Management, Project Coordination, Project Management Life Cycle, Communication Planning, Performance Metric, Team Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Brand Marketing, Intellectual Property, Arbitration, Contract Negotiation, Client Services, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Insurance, Relationship Management, Financial Planning, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Team Building, Team Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Innovation, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, Virtual Teams, Agile Project Management, Team Leadership, Social Sciences, Organizational Leadership, Behavior Management, Change Management, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks