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.

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Product Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Planning, Customer Insights, Content Performance Analysis, Driving engagement, Plan Execution, Earned Media, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Owned Media, Paid media, Goal Setting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Diagram Design, Program Development, Program Management, Project Design, Process Management, Business Process, Timelines, Process Flow Diagrams, Agile Project Management, Project Management Software
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Strategic Planning, Workforce Development, Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Networking, Computer Science, LinkedIn, Professional Development, Technology Strategies, Recruitment, Adaptability, Information Technology, Branding
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Strategies, Brand Loyalty, Return On Investment, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Customer Engagement, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Channel, Go To Market Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Case Studies, Revenue Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Analysis, Strategic Planning, Sales Presentation, Target Audience
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, User Story, Usability Testing, New Product Development, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Innovation, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Product Roadmaps, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Backlogs, ChatGPT, Test Planning, Registration, Leadership
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Business Planning, Resource Management, Business Acumen, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Financial Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Change, Team Leadership, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Budgeting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Business Strategy, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Organizational Leadership, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Business Planning, Content Marketing, Accountability, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Management, Leadership and Management, Management Training And Development, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Banking, Storytelling
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Story, Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Project Management Life Cycle, Backlogs, Change Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Organizational Change, Responsible AI, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Organizational Strategy, Risk Management, Project Management, Leadership
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Business Planning, Excel Formulas, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Revenue Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Sales Management, Data Analysis, Technical Communication, Financial Modeling, Performance Metric
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Human Resource Strategy, Change Management, Talent Management, Organizational Strategy, HR Tech, Crisis Management, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Development, Team Management, Leadership Development, People Analytics, Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Mentorship
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Market Analysis, Process Design, Cost Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks