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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Visualization, Graph Theory, Relational Databases, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, R Programming, Analytical Skills, Sociology, Natural Language Processing, Data Manipulation, Text Mining, Analytics, Social Impact, Statistical Modeling
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Git (Version Control System), Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Persistence, React.js, Version Control, Web Development Tools, Performance Tuning, Full-Stack Web Development, GitHub, Event-Driven Programming, Application Design, Game Design, Webpack, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Software Development, Development Environment, Javascript
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Data Pipelines, Google Cloud Platform, Java, Public Cloud, Cloud API, Network Analysis
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Performance Analysis, Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Global Marketing, Plan Execution, Brand Management, Campaign Management, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Management, Brand Awareness, Product Strategy, Digital Marketing, Market Analysis, Branding, Business, Product Lifecycle Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

PwC India
Skills you'll gain: Accounting, Sales Tax, Income Tax, Tax, Tax Laws, Tax Compliance, Billing & Invoicing, Regulatory Compliance, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Acumen, Capital Budgeting, Financial Statement Analysis, Return On Investment, Corporate Finance, Risk Management, Financial Statements, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Management, Accounting, Cash Flows, Performance Measurement, Business Ethics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Corporate Communications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Policy Development, Strategic Prioritization, Forecasting, Economic Development, Spatial Analysis, Policy Analysis, Needs Assessment, Trend Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Sociology, Environmental Issue, Qualitative Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment, Sustainable Development, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Design, Scientific Methods, Sustainable Technologies, Transportation Operations, Environmental Policy, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Business Planning, Proposal Development, Fundraising, Financial Acumen, Business Communication, Entrepreneurship
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Processes, Production Planning, Production Management, Lean Manufacturing, Process Control, Quality Control, Operational Efficiency, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Organizational Structure, Innovation, Collaboration, Adaptability, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, Customer Insights, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Engagement, New Product Development, Innovation, Business Strategies, Customer Analysis, Market Intelligence, Business Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Market Dynamics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vendor Management, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Performance Measurement, Supplier Management, Business Relationship Management, Performance Analysis, Business Process Management, Business Communication, Process Optimization, Creative Problem-Solving, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Communication, Strategic Thinking, Risk Mitigation, Contract Negotiation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks