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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Strategic HRM: Talent, Performance, Compensation Design

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Compensation Strategy, Talent Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Management, Human Capital, Performance Review, Compensation Management, Performance Management, Human Resource Policies, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Performance Management, Organizational Development, Employee Engagement, Workforce Development, Talent Acquisition, People Management, Employee Retention

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    182 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Content Planning and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Content Development and Management, Content Management, Digital Content, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Web Content, Content Management Systems, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Assets, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Content Scheduling, Governance, Audit Planning, Customer Analysis, Asset Management, Auditing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    90 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master Project Planning, Scheduling & Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Cost Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Communications, Project Schedules, Cost Estimation, Stakeholder Analysis, Scheduling, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Cost Control, Project Scoping, Risk Management, Budget Management, Project Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Communication Strategies, Scope Management, Risk Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Foundational Finance for Strategic Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Market Data, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Loans, Financial Statements, Finance, Portfolio Risk, Risk Management, General Finance, Portfolio Management, Financial Planning, Return On Investment, Business Valuation, Corporate Finance, Mortgage Loans, Excel Formulas, Equities, Investments

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Project Management: Planning to Execution Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Cost Management, Cost Estimation, Budget Management, Project Risk Management, Procurement, Scope Management, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Quality Management, Project Planning, Risk Management, Plan Execution, Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Implementation, Team Management, Stakeholder Engagement

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SkillUp

    Project Management Foundations, Initiation, and Planning

    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
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    588 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Disaster Recovery Planning for Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity Planning, Contingency Planning, Business Continuity, Benchmarking, Business Risk Management, Data Loss Prevention, Security Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Information Assurance, Data Maintenance, Data Strategy, Procedure Development, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Program Standards, Personally Identifiable Information, Crisis Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Continuous Monitoring

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    52 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Financial Analysis: Portfolios, Risks, Strategic Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Investment Management, Risk Management, Financial Management, Wealth Management, Finance, Financial Market, Investments, Financial Planning, Business Strategies, Financial Analysis, Asset Management, Risk Analysis, Investment Banking, Market Dynamics, Market Trend, Performance Measurement, Quantitative Research, Case Studies

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    154 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northwestern University

    Modern Robotics: Mechanics, Planning, and Control

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Machine Controls, Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering, Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Simulations, Process Control, Virtual Environment, Torque (Physics), Graph Theory, Matlab, Algorithms, Engineering Calculations, Physics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    AI for Strategic Decision Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Intelligence, Data Storytelling, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Responsible AI, Predictive Analytics, Business Intelligence, Strategic Decision-Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Marketing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Network Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming, Text Mining, Reinforcement Learning, Data Security, Security Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    YouTube Planning: Script Engaging Videos

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Video Production, Storytelling, Scripting, Video Editing, Content Creation, Writing and Editing, Writing, AI powered creativity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    AI-Powered Finance: Forecasting, Planning & Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Prompt Engineering, Tax Planning, Tax Management, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Auditing, Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Tax Compliance, Generative AI, Cash Flow Forecasting, Fraud detection, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Responsible AI, Audit Planning, Financial Data, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    270 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Strategic HRM: Talent, Performance, Compensation Design: Coursera
  • Digital Content Planning and Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Master Project Planning, Scheduling & Risk Management: EDUCBA
  • Foundational Finance for Strategic Decision Making: University of Michigan
  • Project Management: Planning to Execution Guide: EDUCBA
  • Project Management Foundations, Initiation, and Planning: SkillUp
  • Disaster Recovery Planning for Organizations: Coursera
  • Financial Analysis: Portfolios, Risks, Strategic Decisions: Coursera
  • Modern Robotics: Mechanics, Planning, and Control: Northwestern University
  • AI for Strategic Decision Intelligence: Edureka

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