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.

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Planning, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Verification And Validation, Milestones (Project Management), Business Development, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, New Business Development, Plan Execution, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights
★ 4.5 (184) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Interviewing Skills, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Social Media Content, Strategic Communication, Communication, Negotiation, Job Analysis, Writing, Professionalism, Business Writing, Decision Making
★ 4.7 (199) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Planning, Productivity, English Language, Vocabulary, Time Management, Language Learning, Language Competency, Grammar, Oral Comprehension
★ 5 (23) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Business Planning, Organizational Development, Change Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Benchmarking, Performance Measurement, Strategic Thinking, Business Leadership, Cost Management, Business Metrics, Cost Reduction
★ 4.5 (539) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Order Fulfillment, Paid media, Social Media Management, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Performance Measurement, Spreadsheet Software, Client Services, Campaign Management, E-Commerce, Loyalty Programs, Marketing, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills
★ 4.8 (50K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Planning, Cost Management, Scheduling, Budget Management, Timelines, Project Performance, Team Leadership, Project Estimation, Performance Metric, Program Evaluation, Verbal Strategic Communication, Contingency Planning, Performance Analysis, Gap Analysis, Estimation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Closure, Scope Management, Team Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Product Quality (QA/QC), Sprint Retrospectives, Project Management, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Quality Assessment, Quality Assurance, Backlogs, Team Leadership, Project Scoping, Agile Software Development, Stakeholder Communications, Change Management, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills
★ 4.8 (143K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Public Works, Environmental Engineering, Water Resource Management, Civil Engineering, Land Management, Water Resources, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Community Development, Community Health
★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Stakeholder Engagement, Negotiation, Project Planning, Creative Thinking, Project Performance, Business Correspondence, Stakeholder Communications, Concision, Project Management, Communication Planning, Project Risk Management, Planning, Editing, Performance Measurement, Teamwork, Risk Management, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Communication
★ 4.7 (38K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Planning, Cost Estimation, Project Estimation, Cost Management, Milestones (Project Management), Project Management, Scheduling, Estimation, Quality Management, Timelines, Budgeting, Resource Planning, Quality Control, Work Breakdown Structure, Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Matrix Management, Dependency Analysis
★ 4.6 (193) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Change Management, Project Management, Agile Project Management, Organizational Structure, Program Management, Project Planning, Agile Methodology, Waterfall Methodology, Strategic Thinking
★ 4.9 (101K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Documentation, Meeting Facilitation, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Scoping, Initiative and Leadership, Team Leadership, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Program Standards, Agile Project Management, Quality Management
★ 4.7 (588) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months