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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Social Media Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Social Media Analytics, Data Visualization, Graph Theory, Statistical Visualization, Relational Databases, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, R (Software), Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Network Model, Database Theory, Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Diagram Design, Data Manipulation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Human Capital: Positive Downsizing and Navigating Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Human Capital, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Policies, Employee Relations, Workforce Development, Business Ethics, Project Documentation, Policy Development, Knowledge Transfer, Relationship Management, Conflict Management, Organizational Change, Change Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Enhance Organizational Communications with Slack

    Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Internal Communications, Team Building, Corporate Communications, Business Communication, Team Management, Communication Strategies, Resource Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    83 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    SkillUp

    Intro to Lean Six Sigma and Project Identification Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Lean Six Sigma, Project Risk Management, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Risk Management, Process Analysis, Process Flow Diagrams, Risk Control, Risk Mitigation, Process Management, Process Improvement, Customer Analysis, Quality Improvement, Performance Metric, User Feedback, Process Improvement and Optimization, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Process, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Edureka

    Modern Web Development with TypeScript

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Object Oriented Design, Node.JS, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Webpack, React Redux, Back-End Web Development, React.js, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, MongoDB, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Design Patterns, API Design, Programming Principles, Software Development, Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Manage Resources in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Development, Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Platform As A Service (PaaS), Resource Management, Command-Line Interface, IT Automation, Scripting, Software Installation, Verification And Validation

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Systems Architecture  

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Thinking, Software Design Patterns, Stakeholder Communications, Business Analysis Tools, Systems Analysis, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Project Design, Development Environment

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Software Testing, Deployment, and Maintenance Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Test Driven Development (TDD), Release Management, Software Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, System Testing, Application Deployment, Software Quality Assurance, Software Development Life Cycle, CI/CD, Data Validation, Systems Analysis, Systems Thinking, Data Modeling, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Process Automation, Digital Transformation, Process Flow Diagrams

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rice University

    Academic Success for English Learners

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Special Education, Student Engagement, Lesson Planning, English Language, Language Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Liderança Positiva e Desenvolvimento de Talentos

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, People Development, Leadership Development, Management Training And Development, People Management, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Drive Engagement, Strategic Decision-Making, Team Performance Management, Positivity, Employee Engagement, Innovation, Productivity, Growth Strategies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    54 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Estructura de capital y política de dividendos

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Financial Management, Investment Management, Financial Market, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Asset Management, Capital Markets, Risk Modeling, Financial Policy, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Return On Investment

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    336 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Future Healthcare Payment Models

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Care Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Health Policy, Business Metrics, Stakeholder Analysis, Health Administration, Payment Systems, Care Coordination, Performance Measurement, Cost Reduction, Cost Management, Insurance, Innovation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Social Media Analytics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Human Capital: Positive Downsizing and Navigating Politics: University of Michigan
  • Enhance Organizational Communications with Slack: Coursera
  • Intro to Lean Six Sigma and Project Identification Methods : SkillUp
  • Modern Web Development with TypeScript: Edureka
  • Manage Resources in Azure: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Systems Architecture  : IBM
  • Software Testing, Deployment, and Maintenance Strategies : IBM
  • Academic Success for English Learners: Rice University
  • Liderança Positiva e Desenvolvimento de Talentos: Fundação Instituto de Administração

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