Strategic management courses can help you learn competitive analysis, strategic planning, organizational behavior, and performance measurement. You can build skills in resource allocation, risk assessment, and change management to effectively navigate business challenges. Many courses introduce tools like SWOT analysis, balanced scorecards, and PESTEL frameworks, which support decision-making and strategy formulation in real-world business contexts.

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Software Design Patterns, Design Thinking, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Process Mapping, Software Engineering, Kanban Principles, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance, Program Development, Application Security, Scrum (Software Development), Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, User Experience Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Photography, Photo Editing, Peer Review, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Image Quality, File Management, Creativity, Storytelling, Digital Publishing, Social Media, Content Creation, Copywriting, Information Privacy, Writing, Web Design and Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Data Management, Email Marketing, Marketing Materials, Business Software, Sales Development, Customer Communications Management, Sales Pipelines, Dashboard, Data Management, Customer Service, Marketing, Sales Operations, Team Oriented
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Meeting Facilitation, Process Optimization, Organizational Change, Technical Management, Virtual Teams, Conflict Management, Team Management, People Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Project Management, Performance Management, Time Management, Personal Development, Relationship Building, Human Resources Management and Planning, Teamwork, Communication, Organizational Leadership
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Account Strategy, Sales Strategy, Sales Management, Sales, Account Management, Overcoming Objections, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Leadership, Revenue Forecasting, Sales Pipelines, Sales Enablement, Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Business Ethics, Forecasting, Negotiation, Analytics, Innovation, Corporate Sustainability, AI Enablement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Facebook, Content Creation, Marketing Materials, Social Media Marketing, Instagram, Graphic Design, Brand Management, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Coaching, Performance Metric, Artificial Intelligence, Change Management, Business Ethics, Return On Investment, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, User Story, User Interface (UI), Product Roadmaps, Competitive Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Usability, Persona Development, Product Development, Market Analysis, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Design Thinking, User Interface (UI) Design, Market Opportunities, Quality Assurance and Control, Technology Roadmaps, Product Strategy, Data Analysis
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Management Training And Development, Leadership Studies, Business Transformation, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Empathy, Communication, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Team Motivation, Adaptability, Team Management, Resilience
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of North Texas
Skills you'll gain: Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Employee Training, Human Resources Management and Planning, Performance Appraisal, Leadership and Management, Team Motivation, Training Programs, Human Resources, Customer experience improvement, Recruitment, Employee Performance Management, Human Resource Strategy, Legal Risk, Employee Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Job Analysis, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Hardening, Threat Management, Patch Management, Cyber Risk, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Application Security, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Engineering, Cyber Security Policies, Network Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Engineering, Web Applications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Project Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Contingency Planning, Business Risk Management, Continuous Monitoring, Brainstorming, Performance Analysis, Communication Planning, Operational Risk, Project Management, Threat Management, Conflict Management, Risk Control, Analysis, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months