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Planning Courses

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.


Popular Planning Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Create a Project Charter with Google Docs

    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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    646 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Davis

    DevOps Culture and Mindset

    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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    598 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Systems and Solutions Architect

    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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    332 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Rice University

    Portfolio Selection and Risk Management

    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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    634 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Public Relations and the Media

    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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    781 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free
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    Coursera

    Build a mobile app with Google Sheets on Glide and no coding

    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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    685 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free
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    Coursera

    Getting Started with Azure DevOps Boards

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Azure DevOps, Backlogs, Collaborative Software, Issue Tracking, Kanban Principles, Agile Software Development, Microsoft Azure, Project Management, DevOps

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    628 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    CertNexus

    CertNexus Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist

    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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    624 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Pennsylvania

    ESG Risks and Opportunities

    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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    780 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    SoFi

    Introduction to Personal Finance

    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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    244 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
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    Infosec

    CompTIA Security+ 701

    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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    658 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Alberta

    Service-Oriented Architecture

    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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    592 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular planning courses

  • Create a Project Charter with Google Docs: Coursera
  • DevOps Culture and Mindset: University of California, Davis
  • IBM Systems and Solutions Architect: IBM
  • Portfolio Selection and Risk Management: Rice University
  • Introduction to Public Relations and the Media: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Build a mobile app with Google Sheets on Glide and no coding: Coursera
  • Getting Started with Azure DevOps Boards: Coursera
  • CertNexus Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist: CertNexus
  • ESG Risks and Opportunities: University of Pennsylvania
  • Introduction to Personal Finance: SoFi

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