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Strategic Planning Courses

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.

Popular Strategic Planning Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Innovation for Subsistence Marketplaces

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Solution Design, Sustainable Development, Design Thinking, Business Planning, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Economic Development, Needs Assessment, Business Development, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Market Research, Market Dynamics, Cultural Sensitivity

    ★ 4.1 (125) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with Jira

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Work Breakdown Structure, Jira (Software), Dashboard, Sprint Retrospectives, User Story, Verification And Validation, Quality Assurance, Issue Tracking, Software Testing, Data Visualization, Test Planning, Workflow Management, Project Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Continuous Improvement Process, Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Capacity Planning, Root Cause Analysis

    ★ 3.3 (8) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Generative AI for Marketers

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Persona Development, Content Marketing, Personalized Campaigns, Content Creation, Marketing Operations, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Design, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Ideation, AI Personalization, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.5 (32) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Human Resources Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Performance Review, Human Resource Policies, Talent Recruitment, Recruitment, Smart Goals, Employee Performance Management, Culture Transformation, Performance Appraisal, Employee Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Organizational Leadership, Performance Management, Recruitment Strategies, Interviewing Skills, Drive Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Human Resource Management

    ★ 4.7 (110) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Orçamento e Cronograma de Projetos

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Cost Estimation, Cost Management, Project Estimation, Scheduling, Project Planning, Quality Management, Estimation, Milestones (Project Management), Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management, Timelines, Quality Management Systems, Resource Planning, Resource Allocation, Resource Utilization, Resource Management, Matrix Management, Dependency Analysis, Accountability Frameworks

    ★ 4.8 (350) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Basic Information Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Brainstorming, Planning, Information Management, Research, Critical Thinking, Investigation, Literacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Databases

    ★ 4.7 (203) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Capstone: Create Value from Open Data

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Analytical Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Data Synthesis, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Constructive Feedback, Value Propositions, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Presentations

    ★ 4.2 (55) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Data Cleaning in Excel: Techniques to Clean Messy Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Data Cleansing, Data Wrangling, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis Software, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Data Quality, Excel Formulas

    ★ 4.4 (61) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    Emory University

    The Psychology of Thrill Seekers

    Skills you'll gain: Habit Formation, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Human Development, Biology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Risk Management, Physiology, Interpersonal Communications

    ★ 4.7 (102) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Cambridge

    Foundations of Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Cash Management, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows, Finance, General Finance, Financial Management, Financial Acumen, Financial Planning, Financial Statements, Management Reporting, Risk Management, Annual Reports, Return On Investment, Business Risk Management, Investment Management, Balance Sheet, Asset Management, Income Statement, Loans

    ★ 4.6 (50) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Fundamentos del Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Marketing, Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing Management, Brand Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Value Propositions, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Target Market, Business Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Operations, Market Opportunities, Product Marketing, Target Audience, Business Strategy, Customer Insights

    ★ 4.8 (279) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Guided Imagery

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Treatment Planning, Meditation & Breathwork, Educational Materials, Clinical Assessment, Music, Education Software and Technology, Patient Evaluation, Mindfulness, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Verbal Communication Skills

    ★ 4.8 (223) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Sustainable Innovation for Subsistence Marketplaces: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Getting Started with Jira: Coursera
  • Generative AI for Marketers: Microsoft
  • Human Resources Management Essentials: Johns Hopkins University
  • Orçamento e Cronograma de Projetos: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Basic Information Literacy: The State University of New York
  • Capstone: Create Value from Open Data: ESSEC Business School
  • Data Cleaning in Excel: Techniques to Clean Messy Data: Coursera
  • The Psychology of Thrill Seekers: Emory University
  • Foundations of Finance: University of Cambridge

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