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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Accountability, Team Oriented, Teamwork, Project Planning, Stakeholder Communications, Workflow Management, Team Management, Communication Strategies, Communication Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Back-End Web Development, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), SQL, Database Design, Databases, Front-End Web Development, Database Administration, Unit Testing, MySQL, Web Development, Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Engineering Management, Project Schedules, Project Controls, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management Life Cycle, Scheduling, Project Implementation, Earned Value Management, Project Management, Timelines, Project Performance, Project Planning, Resource Planning, Resource Management, Resource Allocation, Forecasting, Performance Metric
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Milestones (Project Management), Stakeholder Management, Performance Reporting, Project Management, Negotiation, Quality Management, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Documentation, Project Planning, Interviewing Skills, Communication, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Communications, User Story, Project Coordination, Requirements Analysis, Milestones (Project Management), Project Management Software, Business Analysis, Kanban Principles, Waterfall Methodology, Risk Management, Communication, Product Lifecycle Management, Prioritization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Active Listening, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Diplomacy, Relationship Building, Labor Relations, Interpersonal Communications, Strategic Partnership, Case Studies, Non-Verbal Communication, Leadership, Analysis, Planning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Strategic Prioritization, Strategic Leadership, Problem Solving, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Stakeholder Communications, Responsible AI, Initiative and Leadership, AI Enablement, Leadership Development, Decision Making, Artificial Intelligence, Analysis, Critical Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Data Ethics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Quality Management, Project Planning, Communication Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Project Management, Agile Project Management, Issue Tracking, Stakeholder Analysis, Budget Management, Project Scoping, Milestones (Project Management), Project Documentation, Project Risk Management, Scope Management, Stakeholder Management, Change Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Financial Planning, Wealth Management, Budgeting, Financial Management, Finance, Budget Management, Risk Management, Cash Management, Asset Management, Credit Risk, Loans, Investments, Expense Management, Consumer Behaviour
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Digital Transformation, Creative Problem-Solving, New Product Development, Ideation, Business Transformation, Product Management, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Creativity, Product Lifecycle Management, Strategic Thinking, Product Improvement, Case Studies, Information Technology, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Storytelling
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Feasibility Studies, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Innovation, New Business Development, Business Strategies, Ideation, Business Process, Financial Analysis, Business Operations, Marketing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Media Planning, Spreadsheet Software, A/B Testing, Return On Investment, Marketing Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Google Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Performance Measurement, Performance marketing, Digital Marketing, Data Presentation, Google Ads, Marketing Budgets, Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks