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: Project Management Software, Accountability, Organizational Skills, Project Coordination, Project Management, Timelines, Management Reporting, Collaborative Software, Project Planning, Productivity, User Accounts, Stakeholder Communications
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: User Story, Project Management, Risk Management, Kanban Principles, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Cost Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Backlogs, Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Methodology, Scope Management, Team Leadership, Project Estimation, Earned Value Management, Requirements Management, Sprint Planning, Organizational Structure, Sprint Retrospectives
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Fundraising, Resource Utilization, Social Impact, Community Development, Program Evaluation, Lifelong Learning, Collaboration, Strategic Decision-Making, Professional Networking, Social Media, Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Communication Strategies, Strategic Communication, Media Strategy, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Press Releases, Communication, Marketing Communications, Presentations, Non-Verbal Communication, Journalism, Content Creation, Crisis Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Communication, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Culture Transformation, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Leadership, Customer experience strategy (CX), Case Studies, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Decision Making, Peer Review
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Angular, HTML and CSS, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Software Design Patterns, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Maintainability, Web Development, UI Components, Responsive Web Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Bank Regulations, Risk Management Framework, Business Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Compliance Management, Banking, Financial Regulations, Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Banking Services, Regulatory Requirements, Commercial Banking, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Analysis, Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Project Controls, Construction, Project Schedules, Project Risk Management, Cost Estimation, Construction Engineering, Cost Management, Sustainable Architecture, Change Control, Contract Management, Engineering Management, Project Management, Timelines, Scheduling, Sustainable Technologies, Facility Management, Sustainable Development, Leadership Development, Communication Planning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Mobile Development, ChatGPT, GitHub, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Application Deployment, Web Development, Responsive Web Design, Video Game Development, Application Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Computer Programming, Database Application, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Employee Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Constructive Feedback, Drive Engagement, Mentorship, Empowerment, Problem Solving, Active Listening, Communication, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

New York University
Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Derivatives, Markov Model, Machine Learning Methods, Financial Modeling, Securities Trading, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Market Dynamics
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Network Performance Management, OSI Models, Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Network Analysis, Data Integrity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months