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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


  • A

    AI Business School

    Introduction to AI for management professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering Tools, AI literacy, Generative AI Agents, Risk Mitigation, AI Integrations, Automation, Digital Transformation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Faster Together, Enhancing the Recruitment of Marginalized Communities in Clinical Trials

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Informed Consent, Clinical Research, Community Outreach, Patient-centered Care, Clinical Trials, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Clinical Research Ethics, Patient Education and Support, Research, Healthcare Ethics, Interpersonal Communications, Diversity Awareness, Community Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Rapport Building, Patient Referral, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    107 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IE Business School

    Scale Up Your Startup

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Performance Metric, Entrepreneurship, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Building, Performance Measurement, Culture Transformation, Governance, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Corporate Strategy, Diversity Programs, Diversity Awareness, Team Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Employee Onboarding, Process Development, Risk Appetite, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Leadership

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Project 2019–2024/365: Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Resource Management, Project Management Software, Resource Allocation, Project Schedules, Project Planning, Resource Planning, Project Design, Project Scoping, Microsoft 365, Milestones (Project Management), Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Coordination, Process Optimization, Microsoft Office, Project Estimation, Scheduling, Productivity Software, User Interface (UI)

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Python Scripting Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Scripting, MySQL, Data Structures, File I/O, Python Programming, Web Development, Database Management, Web Applications, SQL, File Management, Programming Principles

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Communication, Caregiving, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education and Support, Care Management, Patient Advocacy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychosocial Assessments, Family Support, Treatment Planning, Mental Health, Stress Management, Discussion Facilitation, Mental Health Therapies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    92 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Build Your First React Website (Part II)

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, Data Persistence, UI Components, Javascript, Web Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    57 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Managing Innovation: Ambidexterity, Teams and Leading Change

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Innovation, Change Management, New Product Development, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Organizational Strategy, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Culture Transformation, Team Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Product Lifecycle Management, Organizational Structure, Product Development, Strategic Decision-Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Skillshare

    Landscape Photography

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Global Positioning Systems, Creativity, Spatial Data Analysis, Post-Production, Planning, Research, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Aesthetics, Critical Thinking, Editing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Les bases de la stratégie d’entreprise

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Intelligence, Business Analysis, Market Analysis, Market Dynamics, Market Opportunities

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Cambridge

    Foundations of Corporate Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Capital Budgeting, Financial Statement Analysis, Return On Investment, Corporate Finance, Risk Management, Financial Statements, Corporate Sustainability, Capital Expenditure, Stakeholder Management, Accounting, Cash Flows, Performance Measurement, Equities, Sustainable Business, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Corporate Communications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Capstone Project: Applying Business Analysis Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Process Modeling, Risk Mitigation, Business Process Modeling, Stakeholder Analysis, Risk Analysis, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management Framework, Process Flow Diagrams, Process Mapping, Risk Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Scope Management, Business Requirements, Presentations, Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis Tools, Stakeholder Communications, Process Optimization

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to AI for management professionals: AI Business School
  • Faster Together, Enhancing the Recruitment of Marginalized Communities in Clinical Trials: Vanderbilt University
  • Scale Up Your Startup: IE Business School
  • Microsoft Project 2019–2024/365: Part 1: Logical Operations
  • Python Scripting Fundamentals: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care: University of Colorado System
  • Build Your First React Website (Part II): Coursera
  • Managing Innovation: Ambidexterity, Teams and Leading Change: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Landscape Photography: Skillshare
  • Les bases de la stratégie d’entreprise: University of Virginia

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