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.

Skills you'll gain: Project Documentation, Lean Six Sigma, Document Management, Project Management, Project Scoping, Six Sigma Methodology, Project Planning, Google Docs, Lean Methodologies, Timelines
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: DevOps, Continuous Delivery, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Process Mapping, Continuous Deployment, Culture Transformation, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Methodologies, Risk Management, Quality Improvement, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Organizational Structure, Organizational Development, Project Risk Management, Operational Efficiency, Organizational Change, Systems Thinking, Business Metrics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Process Modeling, Process Mapping, Business Process Modeling, Business Analysis, Cloud-Native Computing, Data Migration, Software Architecture, Stakeholder Analysis, Systems Design, Extract, Transform, Load, Systems Architecture, Communication Planning, IT Security Architecture, Stakeholder Management, Data Integration, Test Planning, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture, Software Testing, Project Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Risk Modeling, Investments, Financial Market, Risk Management, Finance, Risk Appetite, Return On Investment, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Correlation Analysis, Decision Making, Variance Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Strategic Communication, Public Relations, Media Relations, Communication Planning, Crisis Management, Marketing and Public Relations, Media and Communications, Corporate Communications, Corporate Sustainability, Earned Media, Social Media, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Target Audience, Journalism, Business Ethics, Media Strategy, Content Performance Analysis, Writing, Branding
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Mobile Development, Google Sheets, Application Development, Mobile Development Tools, Google Workspace, Application Design, Application Deployment, Development Testing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Structures, User Interface (UI), User Accounts, Persona (User Experience), Authentications, User Feedback, Web Development, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Azure DevOps, Backlogs, Collaborative Software, Issue Tracking, Kanban Principles, Agile Software Development, Microsoft Azure, Project Management, DevOps
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Data Ethics, Governance, Business Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Communications, Responsible AI, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Communication Planning, Accountability Frameworks, Media Relations, Strategic Thinking, Communication Strategies, Business Leadership, Risk Control, Risk Management, Test Tools, Communication, Leadership, Learning Strategies
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Portfolio Risk, Case Studies, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Corporate Sustainability, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Equities, Financial Data, Investments, Financial Analysis, Sustainable Business, Market Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Cash Flows, Budgeting, Smart Goals, Tax, Cash Management, Budget Management, Financial Planning, Tax Planning, Financial Analysis, Income Tax, General Finance, Credit Risk, Expense Management, Balance Sheet, Decision Making, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Incident Response, Information Systems Security, Threat Modeling, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Threat Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Cryptography, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Data Security, Computer Security, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Service Oriented Architecture, API Design, Web Services, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Microservices, Restful API, Software Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Applications, Software Design, JSON, Web Development, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Android Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks