Planning courses can help you learn project scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, and strategic goal setting. You can build skills in creating timelines, managing budgets, and assessing project feasibility. Many courses introduce tools like Gantt charts, Kanban boards, and project management software, which help you visualize progress and streamline workflows. You'll also explore methods for effective communication and collaboration, ensuring that all team members are aligned and informed throughout the planning process.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Cognitive flexibility, Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Open Mindset, Creative Problem-Solving, Forecasting, Ideation, Problem Solving, Overcoming Obstacles, Creativity, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Stress Management, Dealing With Ambiguity, Empowerment, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Human Resources Management and Planning, Job Analysis, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Engagement, New Hire Orientations, People Analytics, Talent Sourcing, Interviewing Skills, Diversity and Inclusion
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Communication, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Planning, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Requirements Management, Project Management, Organizational Change, Plan Execution, Project Implementation, Scope Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Project Controls, Project Management Life Cycle, Program Management, Project Performance, Project Portfolio Management, Project Scoping, Quality Management, Earned Value Management, Risk Management, Leadership, Business, Team Building
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Intellectual Property, Value Propositions, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Planning, Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Income Statement, Entrepreneurship, Self-Starter, Customer Acquisition Management, Business Modeling, Product Development, Balance Sheet, Market Opportunities, New Product Development, Verification And Validation, Milestones (Project Management), Leadership
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Media Planning, Spreadsheet Software, A/B Testing, Return On Investment, Marketing Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Google Analytics, Campaign Management, Pivot Tables And Charts, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Planning, Data-Driven Marketing, Performance Measurement, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Data Presentation, Paid media, Data Visualization, Google Ads, Marketing Budgets
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Financial Planning, Finance, Consumer Behaviour, Financial Market, General Finance, Economics, Psychology, Probability & Statistics, Risk Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Project Scoping, Communication Planning, Cost Management, Scope Management, Project Estimation, Project Schedules, Earned Value Management, Scheduling, Team Management, Quality Assurance, Stakeholder Management, Team Performance Management, Risk Management, Organizational Structure, Procurement, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Planning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Logical Reasoning, Cryptographic Protocols, Combinatorics, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Graphing, Cryptography, Probability, Key Management, Computational Thinking, Encryption, Probability & Statistics, Programming Principles, Network Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Bayesian Statistics, Python Programming, Cybersecurity, Algorithms
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Risk Mitigation, People Analytics, Project Planning, Risk Analysis, Project Risk Management, Dashboard Creation, Data Import/Export, Human Resources Software, HR Tech, Project Coordination, Risk Management, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Workforce Planning, Milestones (Project Management), Timelines, Data Preprocessing, Data Pipelines, Information Technology
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Program Development, Game Design, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Development Environment, Computational Logic, Building Codes
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, People Management, Human Resources, Workforce Planning, Talent Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Metric, Workforce Management, Analytics, Performance Appraisal, Staff Management, Performance Measurement, Employee Performance Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Performance Management, Collaboration
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks